Playa De Las Americas is located on the largest Canary Island, Tenerife. A thriving resort with beaches, bars and fab hotels, holidays in Playa de las Americas have got it all. You can fill your days full of jet ski rides, beach volleyball and games of frisbee. Fill your nights with karaoke, cocktails and cabaret. Playa de las Americas holidays have got seaside sparkle by the bucket load. Cheap holidays and flight to Playa De Las Americas are available all year round. Away from the sand in Playa De Las Americas there are waterparks, spas and even a casino begging to be explored.

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 Playa De Las Americas.
Time Difference - GMT.
Flight Time UK - About 4 hours.
Playa De Las Americas Airport - TFN,TFS (Tenerife).
Distance from Playa De Las Americas Airport - Playa De Las Americas is 10 miles from TFS.
Taxi Fare from Playa De Las Americas Airport - About €16 (£11) - Player de Las Americas.

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

Spain Emergency Numbers - Playa De Las Americas emergency telephone number is 112 (police, fire and ambulance).
Playa De Las Americas Health Risks - None.
Playa De Las Americas Safety & Security - None.

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

Public Holidays in Playa De Las Americas - Playa De Las Americas Public Holidays for 2007 are Jan 1, 6, March 25, May 1, Aug 15, Oct 12, Nov 1, Dec 6, 8, 25.

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

Eating Out in Playa De Las Americas - In Playa De Las Americas 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 Playa de las Americas holiday is deciding which to try first. .

Food in Spain - The Playa De Las Americas 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 Playa De Las Americas to be simple and tasty. .

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

Playa De Las Americas Standard of Living - In Playa De Las Americas 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 Playa De Las Americas - Playa De Las Americas, 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 Playa De Las Americas, Tenerife that little bit special.

Where to Visit in Playa De Las Americas - Don't limit yourself to the beach in Playa De Las Americas - 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 Playa De Las Americas - 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 Playa De Las Americas during the month of February should not miss the vibrant and bustling celebrations and if possible join the crowd in fancy dress.

Playa De Las Americas Climate - Playa De Las Americas 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 Playa De Las Americas, Tenerife and not a great deal during the winter.

Playa De Las Americas Position - Lat: 28 03N, Long: 016 34W, Elevation: 72m.

Tourist Information on Playa De Las Americas
For more tourist information on Playa De Las Americas go to www.islas.co.uk or www.etenerife.com

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