This quaint town of Costa Adeje is situated on the western coast just a taxi ride North of Playa de Las Americas. However it could not be more different, Costa Adeje can be described as more exclusive with selected bars and restaurants. It is set in the beautiful lush surroundings with excellent views of Mount Teide. It is not just the new hotel complexes and leisure and entertainment centres that make Costa Adeje the top tourist resort in the South of Tenerife, it also offers a magnificent natural environment to be explored all year round and which will provide visitors with some wonderful and incomparable moments. Costa Adeje is an all year round resort that you can get cheap holidays and flights to through out the year.

Region - Tenerife, Canary Islands.
Country - Spain.
Capital City - Madrid.
Language - Spanish, English widely spoken.
Religion - Roman Catholic.
Visas - Valid UK passport.
Currency - Euro, about €1.45 = £1.
Credit Cards - Widely Accepted in Costa Adeje.
Time Difference - GMT.
Flight Time UK - About 4 hours.
Costa Adeje Airport - TFN,TFS (Tenerife).
Distance from Costa Adeje Airport - Costa Adeje is 11 miles from TFS.
Taxi Fare from Costa Adeje Airport - About €16 (£11) - Costa Adeje.

Driving in Spain - In Costa Adeje they drive on the right. EU compliant three-part pink document or international driving licence required.
Electricity in Spain - In Costa Adeje, Tenerife it is 220v, adapter required.
Spain International Dialing Code - 00 34.
Costa Adeje Public Phones - Costa Adeje International booths accept coins and phonecards, as well as credit cards .
Costa Adeje Mobile Phones - Costa Adeje has all major networks.

Spain Emergency Numbers - Costa Adeje emergency telephone number is 112 (police, fire and ambulance).
Costa Adeje Health Risks - None.
Costa Adeje Safety & Security - None.

Shop Opening Times in Costa Adeje - In Costa Adeje banks open 09.00-14.00 Mon-Fri, 09.00-13.00 Sat (except summer). In Costa Adeje shops open 09.00-13.00 and 16.00-19.00. Department stores and commercial centres in Costa Adeje open 10.00-21.00. Office hours are 09.00-13.00 and 16.00-19.00. .

Public Holidays in Costa Adeje - Costa Adeje Public Holidays for 2007 are Jan 1, 6, March 25, May 1, Aug 15, Oct 12, Nov 1, Dec 6, 8, 25.

Costa Adeje Accommodation - Accommodation is registered and inspected by regional authorities throughout Tenerife. Costa Adeje Hotels are classified from one to five-star. Costa Adeje Hostels/pensions are classified one to three-star. Other accommodation in Costa Adeje includes apartment-hotels, hotel-residencies and villas.

Eating Out in Costa Adeje - In Costa Adeje there are plenty of restaurants vying to titillate your tastebuds too. Tantalising tapas, mouth-watering Moroccan and tasty tandoori rub shoulders with fast food outlets, steakhouses and British pubs. The only difficulty you'll have on your Costa Adeje holiday is deciding which to try first. .

Food in Spain - The Costa Adeje Spanish restaurants that serve local specialties are definitely worth a visit. Try fresh sardines in a Canarian seafood restaurant. You'll be hooked and probably never again feel like scooping their squashed counterparts out of a can. Papas Arugadas - little potatoes cooked in rock salt in their skins - served with mojo verde or garlic mayonnaise is another local favourite. In general, you will find the Canarian food in Coast Adeje to be simple and tasty. .

Tipping in Costa Adeje - Service and tax are usually included in hotel bills in Costa Adeje, but tip chambermaids, porters and waiters. Costa Adeje Restaurants often include service, so a gratuity is discretionary, normally 10%-15%. Taxi drivers expect 10%-15%.

Costa Adeje Standard of Living - In Costa Adeje a Bottle of beer (330ml) - €1 (70p), mineral water (1L) - €0.90 (62p) and three course meal with drinks - €12 (£8.25).

What to do in Costa Adeje - Costa Adeje, Tenerife has many things to offer for those looking for activity. There are ample golf courses, Scuba Diving centres, Theme Parks, Museums and many more places of interest that will make all holidays to Costa Adeje, Tenerife that little bit special.

Where to Visit in Costa Adeje - Don't limit yourself to the beach in Costa Adeje - get out there and explore! From the mysterious pyramids of Güímar to dormant volcanoes, jaw-dropping cliffs and top-notch theme parks, there are plenty of things to do and places to visit in Tenerife. We guarantee that you'll have a great time. .

Local Festivals in Costa Adeje - According to many people the carnivals are one of the most well-known features of Tenerife and the best after those of Rio de Janeiro. All the islanders gather together at these annual festivities in a mass outburst of collective gaiety. The main celebrations take place in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the areas near the port where people dance to the sound of the best Salsa groups. Few are the inhabitants of Tenerife who do not prepare their fancy dress to show off during theses happy days. During the twenty seven days of the carnivals, many important festivities are held such as the election of the Queen, competitions of street bands, processions and above all the impressive cavalcade which blends "Caribean" and "European" into a garland of colour and spectacle. Whoever visits Costa Adeje during the month of February should not miss the vibrant and bustling celebrations and if possible join the crowd in fancy dress.

Costa Adeje Climate - Costa Adeje has fantastic holiday weather all of the year round with only 7?C temperature difference between summer and winter. There is very little rain during the summer in Costa Adeje, Tenerife and not a great deal during the winter.

Costa Adeje Position - Lat: 28 03N, Long: 016 34W, Elevation: 72m.

Tourist Information on Costa Adeje
For more tourist information on Costa Adeje go to www.islas.co.uk or www.etenerife.com

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