area around the pool. There is a water slide for children. Artificial waterfall. Good restaurant, animation, good interiors. As correctly written in all the reviews - a very strong four.
A slight embarrassment was caused by the fact that no one at the reception desk spoke Russian (although they read that Russian-language services are developing with might and main in Tenerife). But it was resolved on the very first day on the way to the beach: our attentive and curious look was attracted by a sign in Russian.
Directly opposite the beach there is a bureau selling excursions and tickets to all kinds of parks, the prices there are half as much! Russian employees work there, very friendly, patient and professional, they helped us choose excursions and trips that were interesting for us and plan all this in time, because at first, of course, our eyes ran wide from the abundance of all kinds of entertainment and attractions (thank you very much Tatyana and Victoria ! ). As a result, we traveled and saw a lot.
I liked the place itself (Puerto de Santiago). A sort of mixture of a Spanish town with a respectable European resort. In the evenings
walked along the embankment, admired and "impressed" the magnificent sunsets, enjoyed the fresh sea breeze. And in the morning again the beach and trips.
Best vacation in years. See you next time, Tenerife. PS Recommended for lovers of a relaxing beach and educational holiday.
First time in Tenerife. Traveled with a group of 6 people, couples, adults, no children. Now everything is in order. I am very grateful to the Russian site www. aronatour. ru - excellent descriptions of Tenerife hotels, informative reviews on all issues, I recommend it to everyone who decides! I hope my review is helpful.
FLIGHT. UIA airline, charter flight 5577, Boeing 737, departure from Kyiv at 18-10. The flight takes 6 hours 25 minutes in Tenerife South. Fed 2 times, from drinks dry wine, beer, juices, mineral water. The flight "there" seemed more difficult, no one sleeps, the children whine and fidget, the first 6 rows in the plane depict a business class, everyone is sent to the toilet in the tail, a continuous line. Take a video, 3 films and you are there. Return flight at night - 23-30 (time difference in Tenerife with Kiev - 2 HOURS), somehow you can take a nap, "back" flight takes 7 hours.
HOTEL. Liked at first sight even at night! Very beautiful both inside and out! Very green, compact, comfortable. We ordered a room overlooking the ocean, they gave room 506, with a huge panoramic terrace (there is only one in the hotel! ), 5th floor, the closest to the ocean. See PHOTO. They paid for a room (standard) in Kyiv 200 euros more than the rest in our company (for an ocean view), all the rest received rooms for the pool area / ocean (no extra charge, requests, only lower, without a terrace). The terrace has an absolutely remarkable property - it is not visible from anywhere, you can sunbathe naked. Safe for a surcharge, beach towels deposit 24 euros for 2. No minibar. TIP: stay at night, you can buy water from vending machines near the exit from the elevator on the 1st floor (restaurant) or in markets on the waterfront.
There are no bathrobes or slippers in the rooms. They clean perfectly, quickly, imperceptibly, change towels without an account daily, bedding every other day. Tipping was left at 1 euro daily on the bed, taken away. Everything worked in the room, if it broke, they fixed it almost instantly, sometimes they didn’t even have time to ask (apparently the maid herself reported). I was very pleased with the bathroom - there is a bidet, a bath and a shower, a hairdryer - just drying. There is no Russian-language channel, take video or media players with cords with you, there are enough sockets.
FEED excellent. They took ALL, they were very satisfied (black bracelets, with an individual number), varied, everything was enough, there were enough fruits, 2 types of soup for lunch and dinner, themed dinners, juices for breakfast, tea, coffee, etc. self-service from vending machines, lunch and dinner - wines, incl. sangria (very pleasant, light, the head does not get heavy and does not hurt), on Sundays for breakfast champagne. There are no freshly squeezed juices. Feeding schedule is convenient. Ice cream, juices and water self-service at the pool bar (for ALL). Mineral water with and without gas in 0.5 bottles is issued in the piano bar. Alcohol is normal.
POOLS. 2 for adults, 1 for children with a slide (working). The water is warm, probably heated (or it was just hot 28-30 in the afternoon). There is enough space for everyone, no need to occupy. At 19-00 everyone is asked to leave the pool, you can not swim at night.
BEACH-OCEAN. Oooooh!!! ! Very close. Panoramic elevator-gate with a card-cross the road-short passage-and here it is! ! Black volcanic sand, hot, clean, healing! We lay on towels, bought umbrellas (6-10 euros), renting sunbeds and umbrellas is the cheapest on this Tenerife beach - 6 euros for 2 beds and an umbrella. I want to remind you that the ocean is not the sea. Always worried. Swimming is dangerous for children.
CARS RENTED at the hotel for 5 days. The price is very affordable, the cars are new. Gasoline at the price as in Kyiv 1 liter - 0.989 euros. Parking is free near the hotel. We went on the navigator and the map (bought in the wrong place + guide). Were in Loroparque, Siampark, Masca Gorge, Teide, Santa Cruz, Las Americas, Las Teresitas beach. No more time.
ANIMATION is all the time, diplomas and gifts are presented in the evening. But not in Russian. It was of little interest to us, we entertained and tired ourselves. Evening programs daily, you can watch, not animation, places must be taken in advance. There are no Russian-speaking staff at the hotel, without a language it will be difficult. There are very few Russian speakers.
WHAT YOU DID NOT LIKE.
1) The rooms have tiny nimble omnipresent ants, I saw large and also very hounds of cockroaches. BUT! They were persecuted without our reminder, and then, we are their guests.
2) Departure from the hotel is very late - we were picked up at 22-00, the room was not extended for more than one! ! Not for any money! ! Motivated by the fact that the hotel is fully occupied. And they didn't provide a wash room. I think this is a booking miscalculation. It is necessary to immediately book rooms for 1/2 days more. This mood did not spoil us, we brazenly ate, drank, and rested even after renting the rooms.
I liked the rest very much. Tenerife is a great place to stay! We will be happy to return here again, incl. and Playa Arena! I'm already dreaming about it again.
Have a good holiday everyone!