What does it cost, and what is life like, in Playa de las Américas?

from 246.126 €

rent 923 €/month

Average reference price per m², official valuation from the Ministry of Housing (MIVAU), Q1 2026. This is a statistical figure for the area, not the price of a specific property for sale. How it is calculated →

Paisaje de Playa de las Américas, Arona, Tenerife, Islas Canarias

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87.793 inhabitants · Arona

22 m

altitude

7,5 h

sun per day

Climate comfort

57 /100

Good

Coast

Area Arona

Playa de las Américas

Living by the sea in Tenerife

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altitude: 22 m
sun per day: 7,5 h
per m² on average: 2.896 €
climate comfort: 57/100
air quality: 34 µg/m³

In Playa de las Américas, within Tenerife, an average of 7,5 sunshine hours a day, moderado wind, an altitude of 22 m, a climate comfort score of 57/100 stands out. The reference price to buy here is 246.126 €. Based on the official MIVAU valuation (Q1 2026), the most solid public source for prices per m². Below you'll find the detail of nearby amenities and the municipality's population.

Night sky (estimated)

Sky with fairly significant light pollution

Bortle ~8

Our own estimate based on the municipality's population, altitude and nearby amenities — not an official satellite measurement.

Area features

Altitude

22 m

Sunshine hours

7.5 h/day

Wind

Moderado

Salt air

Alto

Fibre optic

Yes

Island side

Sur

Reference property

~85 m²

Description

Playa de las Américas is a family-friendly coastal town in the municipality of Arona, on the island of Tenerife.

The area gets an average of 7,5 hours of sunshine a day. Wind is moderate — noticeable, but never disruptive. Sea-salt exposure is high given the proximity to the ocean, so slightly more maintenance is worth budgeting for.

Fibre-optic broadband is already confirmed here, a real plus for remote workers.

For Arona we use a reference of €2.896/m², based on official Spanish government valuation data (MIVAU). For a typical home in the area, that works out to around €246.126 to buy, or roughly €923/month to rent.

Close to Playa de las Américas you'll find La Montañeta, El Gincho, Blancas los Elefantes — real reference points, not vague claims.

These are the real numbers behind Playa de las Américas — the rest comes down to seeing the place for yourself.

What it's like to live in Playa de las Américas

Playa de las Américas lies on the southern slope of Tenerife, in the lee of the trade winds. Air arrives here after already shedding its moisture in the north of the island, and it shows: fewer clouds, less rain and considerably more hours of clear sunshine than on the opposite side, with a drier landscape. The average of 7,5 hours of daily sunshine is a direct consequence of that position, not a quirk of the local microclimate.

Playa de las Américas belongs to the municipality of Arona, which has 87.793 residents across its whole area. It's among the most populous municipalities in the Canary Islands, with the full range of amenities, the largest supply of housing in the area, and also the competition and prices that come with that demand.

In the immediate surroundings of Playa de las Américas are La Montañeta, El Gincho, Blancas los Elefantes and Montaña Chayofita: specific points worth exploring before deciding, because just a few minutes away the atmosphere and noise can change completely.

Within 3 km, 10 schools, 11 health centres, 28 pharmacies, 64 supermarkets and 373 restaurants have been located, according to OpenStreetMap open data. This is an indicative and always conservative count: it reflects what's been mapped, which in smaller towns tends to fall short of what's actually there.

Playa de las Américas compared with its surroundings

Being right by the sea means sea-salt exposure is high: it's worth choosing treated woodwork and fittings, and budgeting for more façade upkeep than further inland.

With 8 hours of sunshine a day, this is an area built for living outdoors for much of the year.

For hours of sunshine, it ranks 27 out of 44 among the areas of Arona.For hours of sunshine it ranks 27 out of 44 among the areas of Arona.
Its reference price is 17% above the average for Tenerife (2.476 €/m²).
It sits 211 m below the average altitude of Arona, which shows in the temperature.
It's in the priciest 11% of Tenerife, out of 1.074 areas analysed.

Calculated across the 2,719 areas in the catalogue. Updated whenever the data changes.

Comparar lado a lado con

La Cruz del Guanche El Bebedero La Sabinita

Cómo ha evolucionado el precio en Arona

2T 2025

2.778 €/m²

En un año

+39,9 %

En cinco años

+54,1 %

Máximo histórico

2.778 €

2T 2025

1T 2005 2T 2025

Valor tasado de vivienda libre publicado por el Ministerio de Vivienda y Agenda Urbana. Serie trimestral de 1T 2005 a 2T 2025; el gráfico muestra los últimos 15 años. El valor tasado es una referencia de tasación, no el precio de cierre de una operación concreta.

The climate of Playa de las Américas month by month

The warmest month is Aug (average high of 27.4°C) and the mildest is Jan (21.5°C). It rains around 15 days a year, with 130 mm accumulated.

Temperatures and rainfall month by month in Playa de las Américas
Month	Max.	Min.	Sun/day	Mar	Rainy days
Jan	21.5°	16°	9.7 h	21°	1
Feb	21.6°	15.3°	10.7 h	20.6°	1
Mar	21.7°	15.4°	11.3 h	20.4°	2
Apr	22.5°	16.3°	11.9 h	20.7°	2
May	23.2°	16.9°	12.8 h	21.3°	1
Jun	24.2°	18.1°	13.2 h	22°	1
Jul	25.7°	19.4°	12.7 h	22.7°	0
Aug	27.4°	20.9°	11.9 h	23.8°	1
Sep	26.6°	20.7°	11.5 h	23.9°	1
Oct	26.5°	20.4°	10.7 h	23.8°	0
Nov	24.9°	18.9°	9.5 h	22.9°	2
Dec	22.6°	17.1°	9.5 h	21.7°	3

Averages calculated from the ERA5 climate reanalysis (Open-Meteo) for the period 2021-2025. Temperature is adjusted for the area's altitude; rainfall comes from a regional grid cell, so areas very close together share the same value.

How far away it is

15,7 km

Airport · Tenerife Sur

65,3 km

Island capital · Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Straight-line distances from the centre of the area; road distances are greater, especially in mountainous areas.

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Surroundings and local life

Points of interest and local life around Playa de las Américas:

La Montañeta
El Gincho
Blancas los Elefantes
Montaña Chayofita

Nearby amenities

Arona has a population of 87.793.

Amenities within 3 km of Playa de las Américas (OpenStreetMap data):

Hospitals · 626 m

Health centres · 432 m

Pharmacies · 144 m

Supermarkets · 206 m

Schools · 251 m

373

Restaurants · 133 m

Electric car charging · 2,0 km

Coast

Indicative sale price

246.126 €

Reference rent

923 €/month

2.896 €/m² on average in Arona. Official appraised value (MIVAU, Q1 2026).

Where does this price come from?

What it is. The official assessed value per square metre published by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Agenda (MIVAU), applied to a property of typical size. This is a statistical average for the area.

Accuracy for this area. High: its municipality has its own figure in the official statistics.

About the rent. This isn't a measured figure: it's derived from the sale price by applying a reference yield of 4.5% a year. It's useful for comparing areas, not for setting a rent.

How often it updates. MIVAU publishes this statistic every quarter. The current data corresponds to the first quarter of 2026.

What it is good for. To compare areas against each other on the same basis and get a sense of price levels before looking at specific properties.

What it is NOT good for. This is not a valuation, not the price of any specific property, and it doesn't replace a visit or professional advice. Real prices are found in the listings.

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Right now in Playa de las Américas

22° feels like 25°

Partly cloudy

Wind 3 km/h UV 0 Sea 25° Light calima (PM10 34)

Data: Open-Meteo · updated every few hours

Climate comfort index

57/100

Good

Sunlight today

Sunrise 06:49 Sunset 19:18 12h 28m of daylight

The figures for Playa de las Américas

Compared with the average for Tenerife.

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right now

Sunshine hours per day 7,5 h

Average for Tenerife: 7,1 h

Altitude 22 m

Average for Tenerife: 404 m

Average price 2.896 €/m²

Average for Tenerife: 2.476 €/m²

Playa de las Américas in the Tenerife ranking

The areas immediately above and below, which are the real alternatives to this one.

By hours of sun · ranked 395 of 1.074

By price (€/m²) · ranked 967 of 1.074

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How to read these figures

Every figure in this profile describes what it's like to live here all year round, not just on holiday. Here's what each one means:

Sunshine hours: Average daily sunshine. More sun means more natural light indoors, lower heating costs, and better output if you install solar panels.
Wind: The prevailing intensity in the area. Gentle means comfortable terraces and outdoor spaces all year round; strong is excellent for wind sports, but it's felt in day-to-day life.
Salt air: The sea's influence. High means more upkeep for façades, windows, railings and vehicles. Low means the property holds up better in the long run.
Altitude: The higher up, the cooler the nights, the drier the air and the less sea salt. At coastal level, temperatures are more stable and mild.
Fibre optic: Coverage recorded in the area. Crucial if you work remotely; it's worth confirming street by street before signing anything.
Reference price: Official assessed value per m² applied to a typical property. This is a statistical figure for the area for comparison purposes, NOT the price of a specific property.

Where the data comes from

Reference prices: Spanish Ministry of Housing (MIVAU), appraised value Q1 2026 updated quarterly
Current temperature: Open-Meteo, using data from the European Copernicus programme updated every 6 hours
Calima (PM10): Open-Meteo, air quality from Copernicus updated every 3 hours
Amenities, points of interest and map: OpenStreetMap and its contributors updated monthly
Municipality population: Spanish National Statistics Institute (INE) updated monthly

Data is updated automatically on a regular basis. Climate and price figures are indicative and useful for comparing areas with each other; they don't replace a valuation or a visit.

Questions about Playa de las Américas

Is it windy in Playa de las Américas?

According to the area's data, the usual wind is moderado: it blows moderately: noticeable but pleasant — it cools without bothering you.

Is there much salt air in Playa de las Américas?

For this area, the recorded sea-salt level is high due to proximity to the sea: it's advisable to protect metalwork, shutters and vehicles. The altitude of 22 m also affects how much sea breeze reaches here.

Is there fibre optic in Playa de las Américas?

Yes: the area's data records fibre broadband coverage. Combined with its 7,5 hours of sunshine a day, this is a point in favour of working remotely from here.

How much does it cost to live in Playa de las Américas?

Using the official valuation data (MIVAU, Q1 2026) as a reference, buying a typical property comes to around 246.126 € and the reference monthly rent is around 923 €/month. The area's average price is 2.896 €/m². These are statistical averages for comparing areas, not the price of a specific property.

Are there hospitals or health centres near Playa de las Américas?

In the municipality of Arona there are 4 hospitals and 11 health centres. These are the ones recorded in OpenStreetMap for the whole municipality, not just this specific area. The nearest hospital to the centre of the area is about 626 m away.

Are there schools in Playa de las Américas?

In the municipality of Arona there are 10 schools. These are the ones recorded in OpenStreetMap for the whole municipality, not just this specific area. The nearest school to the centre of the area is about 251 m away.

Does Playa de las Américas have supermarkets and pharmacies?

In the municipality of Arona there are 64 supermarkets and 28 pharmacies. These are the ones recorded in OpenStreetMap for the whole municipality, not just this specific area. The nearest supermarket to the centre of the area is about 206 m away.

How high is Playa de las Américas?

At around 22 metres above sea level, practically at coastal level.

What's the climate like in Playa de las Américas?

On La Brisa Mar's climate comfort index (sun + wind, from 0 to 100) it scores 57: good. The average is 7,5 hours of sunshine a day.

Is Playa de las Américas in the north or south of Tenerife?

It's in the southern slope, sheltered from the trade winds: sunnier and drier all year round.

Who is Playa de las Américas a good fit for?

Families and those who want to live minutes from the beach without giving up everyday amenities.

Can you work remotely from Playa de las Américas?

Yes: Playa de las Américas has fibre broadband confirmed, the foundation for remote working without surprises. With a climate comfort score of 57/100, staying in to work from home isn't much of a burden for most of the year either.

Are there electric car charging points in Playa de las Américas?

Sí, hay 1 punto de carga registrado en el municipio de Arona. The nearest one to the centre of the area is about 2,0 km away.

What's the air quality like in Playa de las Américas?

The most recent reading shows 34 µg/m³ of PM10: air quality with light calima in the last recorded reading.

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