Adeje Things to Do Tips by call_me_rhia

seafront promenade

let's face it. the the Adeje coast is very touristy and developed... especially in terms of huge hotels. Still, there's one really good thing to be said about it: there is a long and wide traffic-free promenade running along the coast, from Los Cristianos in the east to f La Caleta in the west. It's several miles long, very scenic, all paved and accessible to people with strollers and lined with stunning vegetation in particular palm trees, cacti, and tropical flowers.

Address: costa adeje

Directions: seafront

church of the viergen de la incarnacion

In costa Adeje there are two lovely churches that are standing one next to the other - the oldest one dates back to the 16th century and is dedicated to the virgin of the reincarnation. Some people also know this little church by the name La enramada.

The reason is simple: the first appearance of the “Viergen de La Encarnación” took place in the nearby Eramada beach - for this reason local people built this little church and I believe that this is the oldest church in South tenerife.

Address: adeje coast

Directions: behind the Sheraton la caleta

church of San Sebastián

The new church in Adeje, next to the 16th century church of the Viegen de la Incarnacion, was built in the 20th century and is dedicated to San Sebastián. The cult of Sran Sebastián made sure that people and animals were protected against infections and illnesses. The reason I mentioned animals, too is that you'll notice several railings with hooks where animals can be tied.

On 20 January each year there is a mass and then the statue of San Sebastián is taken to a procession; after thant horses decorated with ribbons are taken down to the nearby beach to have a swim - to protect them against infections and illnesses, indeed.

Address: adeje coast

Directions: behind the sheraton la caleta

ojo soflador

Along he promenade, just before reaching playa del las amricas (if coming from la caleta) you can sea some very siggestive rocks that have been mounlded and levigated by the sea.. in one place, when the sea is rough, there's an interesting sight that "comes to life". the ojo soflador.

Basically it's a natural hole found in the rocks that, when the sea swells and gets rough, pushes the seawater into the air as if it was a small geyser... I really liked this!!!

Directions: on the rocks under the promontory of playa de las amricas