El Puertito de Adeje

Overview

This small fishing village lies nestled between cliffs on the coast below Adeje. Squeezed between Playa de las Américas and Playa de San Juan, El Puertito is a picture perfect, typical Canarian village. Despite the thriving tourism of Tenerife, towering hotels and apartment complexes have bypassed El Puertito. It has remained largely untouched, a traditional Canarian town. In El Puertito a small church and a statue of the Virgin Mary amount to the sightseeing on offer, other than the village beach. Pepe y Lola, where you can get wine, ice cream or tapas, is the only restaurant here. El Puertito’s beach views and relaxed atmosphere make it worth a short visit, especially if you feel like avoiding hoards of tourists, as this place is not found in travel guides. However, during the mainland Spanish holidays, you may find the beach buzzing with Spanish tourists, eager for the guaranteed sunshine. An oasis of calm, the romantic bay with little caves and fishing boats shows another side Tenerife. A wander through the lanes of old houses up to the cliffs, where you can find ancient historical cave dwellings is recommended. The view down to the crashing waves of the Atlantic from this vantage point is beautiful. Unfortunately you can only reach El Puertito by car.

History

El Puertito is a very small, traditional fishing village.

Economy

Fishing is the only industry in this village, other than the local restaurant.

Location/ Vegetation

El Puertito is located in the southwest of the island, on the sea front. The town is positioned in a small bay, with a black volcanic sand beach. The vegetation is typical for the south of the island and consists of a few shrubs.

How to get there

By Car:
Take the TF-1 and then the TF-47 towards Playa Paraíso, follow the road until the end.

Sights

Chapel and statue of Virgin del Carmen

A small chapel and a statue of Virgin del Carmen can be found in the town centre. From the beach you can walk through the village and find cave dwellings, once inhabited by the Guanches. They are a fascinating visit for those interested in ancient history and their position also provides an excellent spot for vistas and photographs.

Activities

Swimming and snorkelling

Activities are centered around the beach, where you can swim and snorkel in the calm waters.

Beaches

Playa del Puertito

A small lava sand beach is located right in the middle of the village. Very clear, calm water makes it perfect for younger swimmers. A lot of Spanish families come here to enjoy the peaceful qualities of the beach.

Restaurants

Pepe y Lola

Pepe, and Lola’s restaurant bar is on the beach, serving traditional cuisine and refreshing ice cream.