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Your first glimpse of this dramatic island may well be the dominating presence of Mount Teide, Spain's highest peak, the worlds third largest volcano and, even in the mild climate for which the Canary Islands are known for, can be cold enough for it to be snow capped during the winter months.

Teide spreads its influence across the island, effectively dividing it into two zones. In the hot, dry and barren south is Playa de las Americas - a brash and lively resort popular with young & lively (mostly hetero) fun and sun seekers and shell suit clad families.

To the north, and set amongst banana plantations, fabulous lush tropical vegetation and dizzying mountain scenery is the more sophisticated and quainter resort town of Puerto de la Cruz, which has been attracting more discerning British holidaymakers for well over a century. Besides some great beaches (it should be noted that Tenerife does suffer from the 'miniature continent' effect - it can be cloudy in the north when it's sunny in the south - especially in the winter season), Tenerife offers those who want more than sunbathing some great opportunities: history, sightseeing, walking, mountain cycling and so many more activities are readily available in this great destination.

Whilst the gay scene is not as frantic as in neighbouring Gran Canaria, with a handful of bars, clubs and beaches catering as much for the locals as the visitors, you'll (in our experience) always be made more than welcome. Come and try it for yourself!

AND NOW IN PLAYA DE LAS AMERICAS
Slap bang in the centre of Playa de las Americas, the Playaflor is a 'straight-friendly' complex aiming to be the first choice for gay guys and gals on Tenerife's hot southern coast, providing a relaxed and friendly atmosphere in a stylish, centrally located accommodation.

SEASON: All Year

The resorts: Our main Tenerife resort is PUERTO DE LA CRUZ, which is on Tenerife's lush northern coast. Puerto de la Cruz is a historic town and still has a good deal of charm and, as there is far more to see and do in the north of the island than the south, leaves you well positioned for exploring the rest of the island. Most UK flights operate to Tenerife South airport which is approx 100kms away - resort transfers are not included in 'flight and accommodation' quotations: private transfers or taxis cost approx £75 fare each way and we find most clients opt to spend this money on car rental instead: a car for a week, collect & return to the airport, starts at about £100. Buses are also available, and the fare is a very reasonable 8 Euros per person each way - during the summer months there are usually no direct flights from any UK airport to Tenerife North airport. Puerto de la Cruz has 6 gay/gay friendly bars (which are sometimes only busy at the weekends), and plenty of good restaurants. The main gay nudist beach at Playa de los Patos is about a 40 minute walk from Puerto de la Cruz (another reason most people opt for car hire!) and access to the beach is via a moderately difficult cliff path and often over rocks which may be unsuitable for people with walking difficulties.

We now list the Playaflor in PLAYA DE LAS AMERICAS a resort that hasn't been particularly noted for its gay nightlife - there are currently several gay/gay friendly bars/discos (mostly located in the Salytien shopping center -  you'll find PuntoZero, Cellar, Geminis, Chaplins and GaySha) taking you from early evening through to the small hours of the morning: the scene is not as tourist led as Gran Canaria, so the bars can be quiet during the week. Being on the south coast means a higher chance of good weather, however: if you're not lounging by the pool at the Playaflor you can find a small, pebbly nude beach at nearby Los Cristianos (now unofficial - the signs say no nude sunbathing but plenty of people ignore them) with cruising on the cliff ledges, and the larger, sandy nudist beach at El Medano some 15kms from Playa de las Americas (access by car or a *slow* bus trip is also possible).

 

	PLAYA DE LAS AMERICAS / gay friendly New from Summer 2006 we're pleased to include our first property in Playa de las Americas on Tenerife's hot southern coast: the Playaflor Chill-Out Resort. Located in the heart Las Americas, just across from the promenade, the Playaflor is the first complex in this resort to go gay: more 'straight-friendly than 'gay-friendly', and the complex is only open to adults! Accommodation is offered in 23 simple but stylishly decorated one bedroom 'duplex' apartments: the complex calls them bungalows for some reason, but on the ground floor you find a lounge and well-equipped kitchenette, head upstairs to the bedroom and bathroom and then up a again to a private roof terrace. To top it off, the Playaflor has a pool and sun terrace (nude sunbathing by the pool is now allowed or for a bit more privacy head up to your own roof-top terrace!) and a popular chill-out bar that's open during the day and evening offering snacks and drinks whilst it pumps out ambient beats to help you get the vibe! PLAYAFLOR CHILL-OUT RESORT** Playa de las Americas Reservations at the Playaflor Chill-Out Resort are available on a 'flight and accommodation' or 'accommodation only' reservation basis with one of our recommended suppliers - please use the search panels above to get prices & availability.
MORE ABOUT THE PLAYAFLOR ACCOMMODATION DESCRIPTION: Pre-dominantly gay complex in central Playa de las Americas, just a couple of minutes across the road to the nearest beach. 22 duplex one-bedroom apartments. Complex has bar and pool (nude sunbathing permitted) Official classification: * / Throb rating: ** (stylish accommodation) GAY CLASSIFICATION: • STRAIGHT-FRIENDLY (pre-dominantly gay and lesbian clientele) ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES*: • SWIMMING POOL & SUN TERRACES (clothing optional) • MINI GYM • WI-FI IN BAR AREA * Some services may require the payment of an extra charge locally ROOM/APARTMENT FACILITIES*: • BATHROOM • KITCHENETTE • SAFE • TELEVISION • PRIVATE ROOF TOP SUN TERRACE * Some services may require the payment of an extra charge locally BUILDING INFORMATION: • ROOMS: 23 • NUMBER OF FLOORS: (duplex apartments - lounge & kitchenette ground level, bedroom & bathroom on first floor and then roof terrace) • ADDRESS: Avda Rafael Puig, Playa de las Americas PLAYAFLOR CHILL-OUT RESORT IMAGE GALLERY

PUERTO DE LA CRUZ / gay friendly A great value option for those on a budget, the Park Plaza is in the very heart of Puerto de la Cruz, just a couple of minutes walk from Plaza del Charco and the bus station, and about 5 minutes stroll away from the gay bars. Spread over 7 floors (don't worry: there is a lift!), the Park Plaza has 49 basic but functional self-catering studio apartments, each with twin beds, bathroom, kitchenette and terrace. The complex itself has a bar and restaurant, sun terrace and pool. All of the resorts facilities are virtually on your doorstep. PARK PLAZA** Puerto de la Cruz Reservations at the Park Plaza are available on a 'flight and accommodation' or 'accommodation only' reservation basis with one of our recommended suppliers - please use the search panels above to get prices & availability.

MORE ABOUT THE PARK PLAZA ACCOMMODATION DESCRIPTION: This apartment complex was built in 1970, renovated in 2001 and consists of 6 floors with a total of 49 lodgings. The complex offers a 24-hour reception service, lift access, a bar, a TV room, a public Internet terminal and a restaurant. There is also a laundry service on offer for guests. Official classification: ** / Throb rating: ** (budget) GAY CLASSIFICATION: • MAINSTREAM COMPLEX (close to gay area) ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES*: • RECEPTION • SAFETY BOXES • SWIMMING POOL • BAR/CAFETERIA • CONFERENCE ROOM * Some services may require the payment of an extra charge locally ROOM/APARTMENT FACILITIES*: • BATHROOM  • BALCONY • KITCHENETTE Service schedule: cleaning - 6 times a week; towels - 2 times a week; bedding: 2 times a week * Some services may require the payment of an extra charge locally  BUILDING INFORMATION: • ROOMS: 49 • NUMBER OF FLOORS: 7 • ADDRESS: Calle Jose Arroyo, Puerto de la Cruz PARK PLAZA IMAGE GALLERY

PUERTO DE LA CRUZ / gay friendly A bright, modern apartment in the centre of the town, just a couple of minutes walk from the the towns gay bars and promenade, beach and lido. The gay friendly Alta Apartments offers a total of 60 clean, bright and modern styled one and two bedroom self-catering apartments (some of the two bedroom apartments have a double bed in one of the bedrooms: the other room has twin beds - sorry, the one bedroom apartment only have twin beds but you can always push them together!) and are at a competitive price. The Alta has a smallish outdoor swimming pool and sun terrace area, a cafe/bar and 24 hour reception service and  garage/parking spaces if you've chosen to hire a car. ALTA*** Puerto de la Cruz Reservations at the Alta are available on a 'flight and accommodation' or 'accommodation only' reservation basis with one of our recommended suppliers - please use the search panels above to get prices & availability.

MORE ABOUT THE ALTA APARTMENTS ACCOMMODATION DESCRIPTION: The Alta building was built in 1998 and has 60 one and two bedroom apartments over 7 floors with lifts and stairs to each floor. The Alta is located in a central area of Puerto de la Cruz with bars, shops, the beach and promenade within a couple of minutes walk. Puerto de la Cruz bus station is about a 10 minute walk. Official classification: *** / Throb rating: *** (standard) GAY CLASSIFICATION: • MAINSTREAM COMPLEX (gay friendly) ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES*: • RECEPTION • BAR/CAFETERIA • SWIMMING POOL * Some services may require the payment of an extra charge locally ROOM/APARTMENT FACILITIES*: • BATHROOM • BALCONY • KITCHENETTE • TELEPHONE • SAFE * Some services may require the payment of an extra charge locally  BUILDING INFORMATION: • ROOMS: 60 • NUMBER OF FLOORS: 7 • ADDRESS: Aguilar y Quesada, Puerto de la Cruz APARTMENTS ALTA IMAGE GALLERY

PUERTO DE LA CRUZ / gay friendly Located in a small pedestrianised square just behind Puerto de la Cruz's busy 'Plaza del Charco' (main square), the Hotel Los Principes is making big strides to become the towns most popular gay friendly hotel and offers a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Renovated in 2005, the hotel has 35 rooms: mostly standard rooms with balcony which are of a good size, comfortable & well furnished and good value for money. The hotel also has some very good 'suites' if you're prepared to spend a little more, and standard rooms without balcony if you need to save money instead! In addition to a reception and a stylish bar and dining room, the hotel has a roof top swimming pool and sun terraces which has great views towards the mountains and the peak of Mt. Teide. Bars, restaurants, the sea and historich charm of Puerto de la Cruz are almost right oustide the Los Principes door, and it's about a 5 - 10 minute walk to Avenida del Generalisimo where you'll find the towns gay bars. LOS PRINCIPES*** Puerto de la Cruz Reservations at the Los Principes are available on a 'flight and accommodation' or 'accommodation only' reservation basis with one of our recommended suppliers - please use the search panels above to get prices & availability.

MORE ABOUT THE HTL LOS PRINCIPES ACCOMMODATION DESCRIPTION: The hotel was built in 1967 and renovated in 2005. The hotel offers a total of 35 rooms (standard; standard with balcony and suites) spread over 4 floors. The facilities include a comfortable lobby with lifts, a 24-hour reception, a currency exchange desk, bar and cafeteria.  The Los Principes is located in a pedestrian area - if you have a car parking is available on nearby streets but you may have to park 5-10 minutes walk away as the hotel is in the old town area. Official classification: *** / Throb rating: *** (standard) GAY CLASSIFICATION: • ACTIVELY GAY FRIENDLY (actively gay friendly) ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES*: • RECEPTION • BAR/CAFETERIA • ROOFTOP SWIMMING POOL • ROOFTOP SUN TERRACE • DINING ROOM * Some services may require the payment of an extra charge locally ROOM/APARTMENT FACILITIES*: • BATHROOM • BALCONY (not all rooms) • TELEVISION • TELEPHONE • SAFE  • SOFA * Some services may require the payment of an extra charge locally  BUILDING INFORMATION: • ROOMS: 35 • NUMBER OF FLOORS: 4 • ADDRESS: Dr Victor Perez, Puerto de la Cruz HOTEL LOS PRINCIPES IMAGE GALLERY

PUERTO DE LA CRUZ / gay friendly Stunningly located on the Puerto de la Cruz's promenade overlooking the sea & lido, and just a couple of minutes walk from the gay bars the Valle Mar is a great choice if you want to treat yourself a little. A modern hotel, the Valle Mar has a slightly 'classic' Spanish 4-star hotel feel to it: from the attentive service of the staff to the spacious, comfortable (with air-conditioning or heating depending on the time of year!) modern rooms complete with dark wood fixtures & fittings and carpeted floors. The Valle Mar has rooms with great sea views, standard rooms which face out towards the rear of the hotel and also several good disabled/wheelchair friendly rooms on the ground floor (no sea view, alas, but most have their own little garden area). With 171 rooms over 5 floors, 24 hour reception service, rooftop swimming pools and sun terraces, mini-gym, shops and a four good restaurants and bars the Valle Mar is a great choice for a great resort. VALLE MAR**** Puerto de la Cruz Reservations at the Valle Mar are available on a 'flight and accommodation' or 'accommodation only' reservation basis with one of our recommended suppliers - please use the search panels above to get prices & availability.

MORE ABOUT THE VALLE MAR ACCOMMODATION DESCRIPTION: Constructed in 1960 and last renovated in 2002, the Valle Mar has a total of 171 rooms over 5 floors. Room types available are sea view, standard and the hotel also has some good wheelchair/disabled friendly rooms on the ground floor complete with adapted bathrooms, extra wide doorways and anatomic beds: if you require one of these rooms please consult with us before booking so that we can ensure the hotel can offer one for the dates that you require. The hotel has all the services you could expect from a modern 4 star hotel and is located on the pedestrian promenade. Bars, shops, restaurants and the gay bars are all within a couple of minutes walk. Official classification: **** / Throb rating: **** (standard) GAY CLASSIFICATION: • MAINSTREAM COMPLEX (close to gay area) ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES*: • RECEPTION • BARS/CAFETERIA/RESTAURANTS • ROOFTOP SWIMMING POOL & SUN TERRACES • SHOPS • PUBLIC INTERNET ACCESS • MINI GYM * Some services may require the payment of an extra charge locally ROOM/APARTMENT FACILITIES*: • BATHROOM • BALCONY • AIR-CONDITIONING • HEATING • TELEPHONE • SAFE • TV • MINI-BAR * Some services may require the payment of an extra charge locally  BUILDING INFORMATION: • ROOMS: 171 • NUMBER OF FLOORS: 5 • ADDRESS: Avda de Colon, 4, Puerto de la Cruz HOTEL VALLE MAR IMAGE GALLERY

TENERIFE NOTES
* Staying in Puerto de la Cruz? Most UK airports/airlines only fly to Tenerife South which is just over 1 hours transfer time to/from Puerto de la Cruz (a taxi fare of about £85 each way and a bus service at about 8 Euros per person each way, making car hire the best option: rates start at about £100 for a weeks rental, collect & return to the airport). If flying into Tenerife South and staying at the Playaflor in Playa de las Americas, shared shuttle transfers can be pre-booked for £15 return fare per person or hop in a cab and you can expect the fare to be about 30 Euros (£22) each way.