Distance from airport:20 miles - Tenerife South
Transfer time:40 minutes
Hotel Location
The Barcelo Varadero Apartments situated in Playa de la Arena are ideally suited for those looking for a relaxing holiday in the sun, with the resort a popular choice for couples and families who like to enjoy the tranquillity combined with the wider facilities of the several nearby resorts.
The resort has a black sandy beach, which has been awarded the Blue Flag certificate for its cleanliness, providing a safe and pleasant place to enjoy the sun or go for a swim. Also in the nearby resort of Los Gigantes there are some great water activities and excursions to try including big game fishing, whale and dolphin watching and relaxing boat trips along the coast.
You will find the resort can also cater well for any shopping needs with a number of shops providing all the holiday essentials along with gifts and souvenirs, or alternatively for local produce and crafts you can visit the Monday craft market in nearby Alcala. One of the best things about shopping in the Tenerife is the fact that it is all duty free and one of the best places to take advantage of this is the commercial centre up the hill from the harbour, where you can find a wide variety of shops including designer boutiques.
There are also many choices of dining at the resort too with restaurants and taverns serving a wide range of cuisines to suit many tastes, as well as English style pubs, fast food outlets as well as the more typical Canarian dishes and seafood is a popular choice. During the evenings there is also much to do for those looking for nightlife, with a good number of bars as well as lively venues with music, or for a more party atmosphere you can take a short bus trip to Los Gigantes and dance the night away.