Nightlife in the south of Tenerife: where to go out at night

The south of Tenerife has nightlife for every taste: from a quiet cocktail with a sea view to a beach club at sunset, from live music to clubs open until the early hours. The best part is that it is all concentrated in a few nearby areas, easy to reach. Here is where to go out, depending on the kind of night you are after, with a few practical tips.

The areas: where to go out in the south

• Playa de las Américas is the heart of the liveliest scene. The area known as Veronicas (with nearby Starco) concentrates bars and clubs open until the early hours: it is the reference point for clubbing, but also the noisiest and most crowded area late at night.
• Costa Adeje is generally more upmarket and less clubbing-oriented: a wide choice of restaurants, cocktail bars, beach clubs and lounges, with a more grown-up crowd, though it has lively spots too. Ideal for a refined evening without the chaos of the clubs.
• Los Cristianos generally has a more relaxed feel, with plenty of restaurants, pubs and evening venues along the harbour and the seafront promenade, less clubbing-oriented.

In short: for clubs and music until dawn choose Playa de las Américas; for cocktails, dinner and a more refined evening, Costa Adeje has more options; Los Cristianos suits you better if you prefer pubs, restaurants and a less clubbing atmosphere.

By type of night

• Cocktail bars and rooftops: for a good drink in a relaxed setting, Costa Adeje and the hotel bars are the easiest choice.
• Beach club at sunset: along the coast of Playa de las Américas and in the tourist areas of Costa Adeje you will find beach clubs, lounges and venues by the sea to start the evening with drinks and music as the sun goes down.
• Live music: several pubs and bars, especially in Las Américas and Los Cristianos, put on gigs and live nights.
• Clubs: to dance until dawn, the Veronicas area (and nearby Starco) in Playa de las Américas has the highest concentration of clubs.

Times and practical tips

• Dinner is around 8-9pm; venues start to fill up in the evening, while clubs get busiest generally after midnight and can carry on until the early morning (some clubs stay open until 5-6am).
• To get back: if you are staying near where you go out, you can often walk back along a safe, busy route; between one town and another a taxi or public transport is more practical, depending on the time. If you have been drinking, do not drive.
• The Veronicas area is the liveliest but also the most chaotic in the small hours: if you want something quieter, head for Costa Adeje or Los Cristianos.
• Before heading out, a good dinner helps: you will find ideas in the guide on where to eat in the south of Tenerife.

Where to stay for the nightlife

If nights out are a priority, location matters: staying in Playa de las Américas puts you at the centre of the scene, while Costa Adeje and Los Cristianos offer a balance between nightlife and quiet. To choose the right base, see the guide on where to stay between north and south; by day, take a look at the best beaches on the island.

A night out and TPCard

A night out — an aperitif, a cocktail, a beach club, dinner before heading out — often goes through the local venues. This is where TPCard can help: it is a digital card on your phone that brings together the island’s verified partners in one place. Before choosing where to go, you can quickly check which venues in the network offer a benefit to holders, with benefits that vary by partner. An aperitif or an entry at a better rate is a good reason to try somewhere new.

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