Tenerife resorts Fanabe and Torviscas, Canary Islands
See also on seperate pages
Fanabe Apartments and Torviscas Apartments
Fanabe Hotels and Torviscas Hotels
Fanabe
Playa de Fanabe in the foreground and Playa Torviscas after the stone breakwater.
Just out of shot on the right is Puerto Colon. These 3 areas are very close to each other
Torviscas
Playa de Torviscas, beyond the breakwatermid left, is Playa de Fanabe
- Fanabe and Torviscas are just north of he largest resort of Playa de las Americas, and are in the different the administration area of Adeje
- The area administration now call the coastal area Costa Adeje. Generally speaking, Puerto Colon, Fanabe, Torviscas and playa del Duque are more upmarket than the Arona area of Playa de las Americas which has been taken over by the younger groups of people wanting the more hectic nightlife of the Veronicas and Starco's area of central Playa de las Americas.
- Fanabe and Torviscas being very popular with families. These areas are very near to the famous Aqualand Waterpark which is located just inland of the TF1 Motorway to the rear of Torviscas.
- Playa de Fanabe and Playa Fanabe have a fabulous sea frontage with a wide promenade with shops, bars and restaurants
- The resort is ideal for families and couples.
- .Playa de las Americas is in the Arona adminisritive region.
Fanabe and Torviscas Beaches
A popular area of Playa de Fanabe beach with sun beds & sun canopies
The wide sandy beaches are protected by stone groins. The beaches are amongst the best on Tenerife
The main promenade runs the full length of Fanabe & Torviscas Sea front behind the sea front Litoral Shopping Centre and continues on to Los Cristianos in one direction and La Caleta in the other.
There are 2 further promenades one in front of the shopping centre and the other next to the beach. With steps & disability ramps down to the beach.
The smaller Playa Torviscas (Torviscas beach)
A Catamaran sailing Trip just off Playa Fanabe beach. Boat trips can be booked from most harbours
Playa Fanabe beach & grass knoll from headland
Playa Fanabe Crazy Golf
On the quieter northern end of Playa Fanabe beach is a grass knoll. Both the beach & the grass area provide a more relaxing area away from the hustle & bustle further down the coast.
Activity Areas
Various activity areas are provided with kids play grounds on the beach and the beach promenade in front of the Litoral shopping centre and further along is a crazy golf course
Playa Torviscas kids beach fun park
Kids Playground Playa de Fanabe
Playa de Fanabe
Playa Fanabe Overview.
Water Sports on Fanabe Beach
Enjoy the selection of Water sports available from Fanabe beach, they are great fun and are available all year
You can choose from
- Jet Ski's, about €35 Single, €40 Double before Noon, more expensive after.
- Banana boat. about €12 an hour
- Parascending, about €30 per person before Noon, more expensive after
- Pedalos which can take up to 4 people, about €12 an hour
More watersports are available inland at the Water Parks Aqualand & Siam Park and at Puerto Colon harbour
Shopping
The main shops are located in the Shopping centres, see details & photographs below:
Located on Playa de Fanabe & Playa Torviscas Sea Front
Fanabe Shopping Plaza is capped with several triangular sail like sun canopies.
The Main Fanabe bus stop is located on both sides of the road Avenida de Bruselas just outside of the centre
The Litoral Shopping centre runs for the half the length of the combined Playa de Fanabe beach & Playa Torviscas Beach. The shopping centre is one mass off bars, cafes, restaurants and a few shops
Playa de Fanabe Travel kiosk Playa de Fanabe Travel kiosk
On the sea front promenade is a travel kiosk where you can book various coach excursions, A variety of different sea trips fishing, whale / dolphin watching, sight seeing and Younger 18 30 style trips
Playa Fanabe Shopping Centre Londres Entrance
Playa Fanabe Shopping Centre Promenade Entrance
Bars & Restaurants
Almost the entire sea front is alive with bars & restaurants in the Litoral shopping centre and the Centro de Costa shopping centre. A further selection can be found at the other shopping centres.
The famous Exit Palace and its Rockstory show is also nearby inland from Puerto Colon i San E.
The shopping centre at Puerto Colon harbour is also brimming with restaurants, cafes & bars.
Beach cafe bars Playa de Fanabe beach & Playa Torviscas beach
Located along the central and southern sections of Playa de Fanabe beach & Playa Torviscas beach
Terraza Fanabe Restaurant sign
Terraza Fanabe Restaurant
Playa de Fanabe bars shops
Playa de Fanabe Atlantico Restaurant
AJ's Bar None
A very friendly run show bar run by Andy and Maggie.
The bar has a wide range of entertainment & is closed on Sundays
- General Knowledge Quiz
- Tribute shows Queen by Dave Varley & Robbie Williams by Andy James
- Karaoke
- The fabulous Travelers Blues Band
Open 8:30 pm to 2 am. Closed on Sundays
AJ's Bar None Local 47 49 Centro Comercial Centro Costa, Torviscas Torviscas
See location of Centro Costa on our Playa Fanabe / Torviscas map
Playa de Fanabe, Playa Torviscas Bus Stops & Bus Routes
Bus Stop Los Brezos / Arbinque
Bus Stop Los Brezos / Arbinque Location
The bus stops are located on the road Avenida Bruselas outside the Los Brezos Apartments & Arbinque Aparthotel on the other side.
Bus routes Los Brezos / Arbinque
342 Playa de las Americas El Portillo
416 Grandilla Adeje
467 Playa de las Americas Las Galletas
Bus Stop Bruselas
Bus Stop Bruselas Location
The bus stops are located outside the Fanabe Shopping Centre on both sides of the road Avenida Bruselas.
Bus Stop Mareverde / Playa Olid
Bus Stop Mareverde / Playa Olid Location
The bus stops are out side the private Mareverde Apartment Complex located on the road Avenida Ernesto Sarti, & Playa Olid Apartments located on the other side of the road.
Bus routes for Bruselas & Mareverde / Playa Olid
342 Playa de las Americas - El Portillo
417 Los Cristianos - Guia de Isora
442 Playa de las Americas - Valle San Lorenzo
460 Playa de las Americas - Icod de los Vinos
467 Playa de las Americas - Las Galletas
472 Los Cristianos - Callao Salvaje
473 Los Gigantes - Las Galletas
477 Los Gigantes - Los Cristianos
Bus Station Costa Adeje/Americas
Fanabe and Torviscas Apartments and Hotels
Fanabe Apartments and Torviscas Apartments
Fanabe Hotels and Torviscas Hotels
Nearest Airport
The nearest airport to Playa Fanabe & Playa Torviscas is Tenerife South Airport
Airport Bus
The airport buses are Operated by Titsa
Line 111 Costa Adeje Bus Station Santa Cruz via Tenerife South Airport
Line 111 runs every 30 minutes from 06:00 to 22:30 and 4 buses run through the night roughly every 1 to 2 hours
Line 343 Costa Adeje Bus Station Puerto de Cruz via Tenerife South & Tenerife North Airports
Infrequent service with 4 buses from Playa de las America and 6 from Los Cristianos.
Airport Hotel / Apartment Transfers
The most popular mode of transport now is the Airport to / from Tourist Accommodation Transfer This service by taxis, mini coaches or coaches must be pre booked. Follow the above link for more information and prices.
Post Office
The Avenida Bruselas outside the Los Brezos Apartments is located on Avenida Bruselas outside the Los Brezos Apartments and the bus stop
Tourist Information Office
Located on the beach promenade
Playa Fañabé, Avda. Litoral, Tel. 922 750 633
Fax 922 788 955
Open Monday to Friday, 9 am 5 pm
E mail: turismo@correo.costa adeje.es
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