Playa de las Américas is 100% a tourist town. There are not really any "local" restaurants or sense of an authentic Spanish island here. It is good though if you want a British getaway as all staff speak good English if not being English. Beer is generally a pint of larger for €1-1.50 and food is quite reasonable, we ate most nights family of 4 (2 & 5 yrs) for less than €50. The centre of Las americas is now much more urban with plenty of shopping centres, children's play areas and restaurants. Heading towards Los Christianos it becomes more authentic and has larger pedestrianised areas. Heading towards Adje there are several beach coves for swimming with life guards, this is also where the clubs are.

The weather on this side of the island is generally better than the North. Most cloudy mornings clear by the afternoon. We have visited in February and cannot find better winter sun for such a short flight and price.

A majority of the restaurants sell the same menu, being so competitive they don't want to miss anything so offer everything! You will get people trying to tempt you in but everyone is very well manaered so it's easy to decline.

The beach under this Google location is very dusty and hard ground. Sunbeds go for €9 if you head towards Adje the beds are cheaper and beaches nicer. Warning to take footwear as the dark sand gets incredibly hot!