Canarians say that Playa de las Americas is always springtime. Indeed, the town's location in the south of Tenerife, behind a chain of mountains trapping the cold northeast trade winds, determines a warm tropical type of climate with minimal rainfall. The air temperature in Playa de las Americas during the year varies from +21 to +30°C.
Here you can swim and sunbathe all year round. The unique climate of Playa de las Americas determines the diversity of nature. The landscape of the area is represented by semi-deserts with picturesque cacti, areas of subtropical vegetation and verdant valleys.
Plant and animal life of Playa de las Americas
The wildlife of Playa de las Americas is completely safe for tourists. You can climb the mountains, explore the wild coastline with children without any fear. The aquatic wildlife of Playa de las Americas also favors travelers: moderately warm ocean water is home to colorful fish and friendly octopuses. Sharks don't come close to shore.
The pastoral picture is complemented by the pretty vegetation of Playa de las Americas. Succulents, opuntia cacti, Canary milkvetch and emerald date palms are most common in the southern part of Tenerife. The endless brick-green landscapes are more easily viewed from a bird's eye view.
Officially speaking, vaccinations (for rabies) are not required before traveling to Playa de las Americas, and many travelers wonder if vaccinations are actually required in Playa de las Americas.
Experts say: vaccinations for a trip to Playa de las Americas do not need to be specially made. Tenerife has no harmful insects (even mosquitoes are rare here), poisonous snakes or mammals dangerous for humans.
