La Caleta

Overview

La Caleta is a small, tranquil fishing village in the muncipal of Adeje. Many hotels have recently been built, introducing La Caleta as a luxury holiday resort in the south of Tenerife.

The hotels have taken pride of the beautiful beaches in La Caleta. Their architecture fits into the landscape; and the lushest gardens make the area an exclusive spot to spend your holiday. The charming buildings have colorful fronts in the traditional Spanish manner.

La Caleta has not lost its residential feel and the small streets here are lined with traditional houses. Many Spaniards spend their holidays in this area for its beauty and the guaranteed weather.

History

Traditionally La Caleta was a fishing village. Not many visitors came to this seaside village, but today visitor numbers continue to grow and the area is becoming a special interest for the tourists. The amazing shapes of the coast line, seen best by boat, is just one of the reasons that lure tourists to La Caleta.

Economy

Tourism is the main industry in La Caleta. The industry is growing and providing a large number of jobs and business opportunities.

Landscape/ Vegetation

Right next to Playa de las Américas, La Caleta is located in the south of the island. Here the sun shines all year round and temperatures almost never drop below 15 degrees. The extraordinary good weather is La Caleta’s fortune. Tourists from all over the world love Tenerife for its climate and therefore give small towns like La Caleta a chance to expand their wealth through tourism.

The vegetation here in Tenerife’s south is scarce due to the dry heat. This creates an extraordinary landscape, which is in direct contrast to that found in the north of the island. However, gardens have been arranged throughout the town giving a colourful feel to the village.

How to get there

By Bus:
TITSA Bus number 416 and 418 go pass La Caleta regularly. Grab the latest timetable from one of the major bus stations.

By Car:
Take the TF-1 to Adeje. You will find signs leading to La Caleta.

Sights

There is a nice harbor and several small beaches in La Caleta. The area is friendly and peaceful. Take a walk along the promenade of the town and watch the sunset from there.

On a clear day you should be able to see the island of La Gomera across the sea.

Activities

The Costa Adeje golf course which lies on the east coast of the village is one of the most popular in the island. The views from this course make it a beautiful setting to practice your putting skills.  Those who are more into water sports can swim, surf and snorkel and there are many shops providing snorkeling and surfing gear rentals.

Beaches

The beach provides the main source of activities in the area. Here you can snorkel, dive and of course swim! The cloudless skies are hugely popular with those hoping to catch some rays and go home a little bronzed. The newly created beach, Playa del Duque, offers sun beds and a beach bar.

Close to the harbor of La Caleta there is a natural beach that is accessible over a wooden bridge.

Festivals

In La Caleta there are no special festivals except for the usual Canarian fiestas. Often the people from La Caleta just travel to another town to watch the Romería pilgrimage and celebrate the holidays.

Restaurants

There are many restaurants offering typical Canarian food. Seafood is the specialty of this town. Try the fish dishes when you are here, as it is caught by local fishermen that same day. Watch the sunset from one of the bars with a glass of regional wine. Great food at affordable prices, coastal views and a relaxed ambience make La Caleta a special place.

Nightlife

Shopping

There are some souvenir shops and beach supply stores in La Caleta. Shopaholics can also go to Costa Adeje or Playa de las Américas for a wider range of shops. These towns have massive stores where you can find almost anything.