On the largest of the Canary Islands, Tenerife, is the resort of Los Cristianos which lies in a sheltered bay in the south of the island. Originally, Los Cristianos was a small fishing village and much of the old town still retains a Canarian feel. The town of Los Cristianos has developed into a modern, thriving very popular tourist resort with plentiful shops, cafes and restaurants, but still somehow manages to retain its fishing village origins. The focal point of Los Cristianos resort is the working harbour. The crescent shaped bay at Los Cristianos has a beach over 400 metres long with a wide variety of water sports on offer. A wide promenade runs along the full stretch of Los Cristianos resort, continuing for several miles right into the heart of Playa de las Americas. Competitively priced cheap flights and cheap holidays to Tenerife north (TFN) and Tenerife south (TFS) are available all year round for major UK and European airports.

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 Los Cristianos.
Time Difference - GMT.
Flight Time UK - About 4 hours.
Los Cristianos Airport - TFN,TFS (Tenerife).
Distance from Los Cristianos Airport - Los Cristianos is 10 miles from TFS.
Taxi Fare from Los Cristianos Airport - About €16 (£11) - Los Cristianos.

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

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

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

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

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

Eating Out in Los Cristianos - You can't turn a corner in Los Cristianos without bumping into another restaurant. All tastes are catered for from good old British belly-buster breakfasts to fine dining at it's very best. There are German restaurants, Mexican, Chinese, Thai, Japanese, Indian, Moroccan, Belgian, British, French ... The list is endless. .

Food in Spain - The Los Cristianos 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 Los Cristianos to be simple and tasty. .

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

Los Cristianos Standard of Living - In Los Cristianos 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 Los Cristianos - Los Cristianos, 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 Los Cristianos, Tenerife that little bit special.

Where to Visit in Los Cristianos - Don't limit yourself to the beach in Los Cristianos - 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 blast! .

Local Festivals in Los Cristianos - 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 Los Cristianos during the month of February should not miss the vibrant and bustling celebrations and if possible join the crowd in fancy dress.

Los Cristianos Climate - Los Cristianos 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 Los Cristianos, Tenerife and not a great deal during the winter.

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

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

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