Adeje is the name that designates both an authentic old mountain village and the luxury seaside resort that has developed on its coast. Costa Adeje concentrates the 5-star hotels, gastronomic restaurants and water parks of Tenerife. But the village of Adeje itself, a 10-minute drive uphill, is another world — quiet streets, colonial church, hikers heading to the Barranco del Infierno.
To know: If you stay in Costa Adeje, take an hour to go up to the old village of Adeje — it's the real Tenerife 10 min away from your poolside.
Barranco del Infierno — The most famous hike in the south. Wild gorge with a hidden waterfall at the end of 4 km. Online reservation mandatory (quota of 300 people/day). Check rates on barrancodelinfierno.es (often around €15 for non-resident adults in 2025-26). Departure from the old village of Adeje.
Costa Adeje — Developed waterfront, golden sand beaches (Playa del Duque, Playa de Fañabé), gastronomic restaurants. Playa del Duque is the most beautiful and least crowded.
Siam Park — Water park voted the best in the world several years in a row. Water slides, artificial waves, Thai complex. €44 (Canarian resident: €22). Book online (often full in summer).
Sioux City (optional) — Kitsch western park but popular with children. 15 min drive away.
El Molino Blanco — Traditional Canarian cuisine in an old mill. One of the few authentic restaurants in the tourist area. €20-30/person.
Mercado del Agricultor (Adeje village) — Local producers on Saturday morning. Goat cheese, avocados, bananas, honey.