Great introduction to the Canaries - we'll be back
Review Submitted: March 27, 2008
Date of Stay: March 2008
We had an excellent week in the apartment, with really good weather to match. We sunbathed and swam at Yucca Park, and also toured the island, visiting Teide, La Orotava (lovely old town), Santa Cruz and Los Gigantes, as well as going on a day trip to beautiful La Gomera. It's worth hiring a car if you want to experience the variety offered by Tenerife. If you're happy staying put, then you could easily manage here without a car and book excursions. There are taxis to the left outside the complex. Parking is a problem locally, but we booked a week in an underground car park virtually on the doorstep for less than 4 euros a day, well worth it: Urbanizacion Playa Fanabe S.A. PARKING Centro Comercial Fanabe 1-Adeje.
The apartment was excellent, with plenty of space for the two of us. We found it extremely comfortable, clean and well-maintained, and also well placed on the complex (quite peaceful since away from the bar area, but close to the pool, which was larger than we thought). We self-catered for half the time and, though small, the kitchen was fine with a hob and a full size oven. There is no longer a supermarket on site, but Netto is a very short walk up the road and supplies most needs, though not a particularly good choice for fruit and vegetables.
Playa del Duque, a 15 minutes walk away (turning right outside the complex), has some really relaxing and peaceful spots, including a great bar with armchairs, sofas and beds outside - a fantastic place to sit in and people watch! We ate locally in Little Italy Capri (OK but not amazing), on the way down to Fanabe beach, and then discovered Bianco del Plaza in Plaza del Duque (Pasta Maurizio was a good fresh veggie option). It was better food with little difference in price. However, there are many different eateries and bars to explore, all within easy walking distance.
There was a mixture of ages at Yucca Park with plenty of families and a lively atmosphere. When booking, we had wondered whether the complex would be noisy and full of partygoers, due to Fanabe's proximity to Los Cristianos and Playa de Las Americas, but were pleasantly surprised to find this was not the case. We thoroughly enjoyed our week and plan to return some time. We will certainly recommend this apartment.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Tourists without a Car,
Sightseeing,
Families with Young Children
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