Arona Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Las Vistas Beach showing a sandy beach, general coastal views and a coastal town
Las Vistas Beach showing a coastal town
Las Vistas Beach featuring a luxury hotel or resort, general coastal views and boating
Las Vistas Beach showing a beach, general coastal views and a luxury hotel or resort
Las Vistas Beach featuring a coastal town

This sleepy village is an excellent starting point for visiting some of Tenerife’s most popular beach resorts.

Arona is a pretty town dotted with interesting buildings that blend colonial and pre-Hispanic architectural styles. The town remains relatively untouched by tourism, in spite of its proximity to several scenic beaches. Enjoy this pleasant place for a stroll and a meal or use it as a quiet base for exploring the surrounding region. 

Don’t miss the town’s pretty church, Iglesia San Antonio Abad, originally built in the 18th century. Inside, look for an original image of San Antonio Abad, which dates back more than 300 years. 

San Antonio Abad is also at the centre of Arona’s liveliest festival, held every January in honour of the church’s eponymous saint. During the weeklong festival, see traditional Canarian dancing, a procession of decorated wooden carts pulled by oxen and a fireworks display. 

Just behind the church, find the start of a rewarding 4-hour round-trip hike to the peak of Rogue del Conde. Rising 3,300 feet (1,000 metres) above sea level, this flat summit offers fantastic views over southern Tenerife and the island of La Gomera.

The municipality of Arona also encompasses Parque Las Aguilas, a zoological and botanical park home to more than 100 different species. Watch for meerkats, orangutans and a rare white tiger as you explore the 800,000-square-foot (75,000-square-metre) grounds. See the park’s impressive bird-of-prey show, which features American bald eagles, vultures and condors. 

Walk along the busy beachfront promenade of nearby Playa de Los Cristianos. Sheltered from strong winds, this golden-sand beach is an ideal place for swimming. Stay until evening to enjoy a drink at a lively bar overlooking the beach. Arona is also a perfect starting point for visiting Playa de Las Vistas, another stretch of golden sand where you can scuba dive or snorkel in the clear waters off the coast. 

Arona is located in southern Tenerife. It’s well connected to nearby Los Cristianos by a regular bus service.

Gara Suites Golf & SPA

Gara Suites Golf & SPA

4 out of 5
Calle Landa 2, Playa de las Américas, Arona, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Arona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.8/10 Good! (646 reviews)
"Swimming pool was excellent and large. Hotel clean and staff efficient. Not many amenities on-site with only one restaurant and one bar so limited."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Gara Suites Golf & SPA
Beverly Hills Suites - Excel Hotels & Resorts

Beverly Hills Suites - Excel Hotels & Resorts

3 out of 5
Rodeo s/n, Oasis del Sur, Los Cristianos, Arona, Tenerife
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Arona. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (683 reviews)
Brilliant stay would return.
"Great stay, lovely spacious and clean apartment. Two pool areas which were great, and helpful staff. Lots to do in the area, and short taxi ride from las americas"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Beverly Hills Suites - Excel Hotels & Resorts
Cleopatra Palace Hotel

Cleopatra Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
Avenida de las Américas s.n, Playa de las Américas, Arona, Tenerife
The price is ₹16,237 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹16,237
₹17,373 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly resort in Arona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (995 reviews)
"Had an amazing experience and stay at the hotel."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

Cleopatra Palace Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Beverly Hills Suites - Excel Hotels & Resorts

Beverly Hills Suites - Excel Hotels & Resorts

3 out of 5
Rodeo s/n, Oasis del Sur, Los Cristianos, Arona, Tenerife
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Arona. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (683 reviews)
Brilliant stay would return.
"Great stay, lovely spacious and clean apartment. Two pool areas which were great, and helpful staff. Lots to do in the area, and short taxi ride from las americas"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Beverly Hills Suites - Excel Hotels & Resorts
Ona los Claveles

Ona los Claveles

3 out of 5
Andorra, 2, Los Cristianos, Arona, Tenerife
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Arona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (317 reviews)
"Friendly have returned several times for this reason"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Ona los Claveles
 Marinell Collection Palm-Mar

Marinell Collection Palm-Mar

3 out of 5
C. Alimoche, Arona, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly aparthotel in Arona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Siam Park and Fañabé Beach ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (51 reviews)
"Excellent property and staff"

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025

Marinell Collection Palm-Mar
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Arona

4.4
Top destination
5 - Excellent
181
5 - Excellent 49%
4 - Good
160
4 - Good 43%
3 - Okay
20
3 - Okay 5%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 2%
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great place for a cheeky week in the sun

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

The chingarritto at the Cove near the apt I found by myself was cool

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Maybe a shuttle service to/from hotel to main shopping areas

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

15 mins from the airport. It’s easy to see the area was once the place to be but las americas/cristianos have taken over. If you want a quiet safe holiday then this is the place to be

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Lots to do in terms of eating and bars. It’s fun. Also some nice shops.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Very good Going back in December 2020

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