Relaxed former fishing village with a ferry port, affordable prices and one of the Canary Islands' oldest British and Nordic expat scenes
Los Cristianos sits in the municipality of Arona on Tenerife's south coast, just south of the more exclusive Costa Adeje. The town started as a modest fishing village and is today a relaxed holiday destination with an active ferry port to the islands of La Gomera and El Hierro, plus one of the Canary Islands' oldest British and Nordic expat scenes.
Why Los Cristianos?
Los Cristianos — Relaxed former fishing village with a ferry port, affordable prices and one of the Canary Islands' oldest British and Nordic expat scenes
Los Cristianos sits in the municipality of Arona on Tenerife's south coast, just south of the more exclusive Costa Adeje. The town started as a modest fishing village and is today a relaxed holiday destination with an active ferry port to the islands of La Gomera and El Hierro, plus one of the Canary Islands' oldest British and Nordic expat scenes.
Los Cristianos on the the Canary Islands attracts international buyers and visitors for: affordable prices close to costa adeje's luxury, ferry port to la gomera and el hierro and one of the canary islands' oldest established nordic expat scenes. Below you will find a complete guide to Los Cristianos — from culture and transport to prices and practical advice for buyers and renters.
Culture, life and experiences in Los Cristianos
Los Cristianos has retained more of its original fishing-village character than the newer resort areas further north — the old harbour, still used by fishing boats, sits right alongside the ferry terminal to La Gomera and El Hierro. The town has no major historic sights, but the relaxed atmosphere and the long-established international community are the draw in themselves.
Nightlife is relaxed and family-oriented, with a wide range of British pubs and international restaurants along the beach promenade — calmer than nearby Playa de las Américas, but with a lively social scene driven by the resident expat community.
Transport and infrastructure in Los Cristianos
Tenerife South Airport (Reina Sofía) is only about a 10-15 minute drive from Los Cristianos — one of the shortest airport distances anywhere on the island.
There is no rail connection on Tenerife, but Los Cristianos has good bus links (TITSA) to the rest of the south island, plus the active ferry port to La Gomera and El Hierro. Taxis are readily available.
Tourism, beaches and leisure in Los Cristianos
Los Cristianos has two main beaches — Playa de los Cristianos and Playa de Las Vistas — both with imported sand and shallow, family-friendly water. Golf is available in nearby areas but is not central to Los Cristianos' identity.
The beach promenade can have some evening activity, while residential districts further from the coast are quiet. The climate is stable Canary subtropical, with minimal rainfall and temperatures of 20-26°C year round.
Everyday costs and property advice in Los Cristianos
Eating out and rents in Los Cristianos are among the most affordable in the Costa Adeje area, which makes the town popular among retirees and budget-conscious buyers. The large British and Nordic community makes it easy to find English- or Scandinavian-speaking services.
Before you buy: many of the older apartment complexes from the town's early development years may need renovation — always check the building's condition and community fees carefully.