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Los Cristianos
The popular holiday resort of Los Cristianos lies in a sheltered
bay in the south-west corner of the island of Tenerife, merging
into the more glitzy purpose-built resort of Playa de las Americas.
Los Cristianos has burgeoned into a modern package-tour resort from
its origins as a sleepy Canarian fishing village, but has managed
to retain some of its traditional feel, despite the plethora of
modern hotels, shopping centres and apartment blocks. The focal
point of the resort is its working harbour, fronted by a square
surrounded with restaurants, and sandy beaches encircling a
crescent-shaped bay backed by a long, wide promenade that stretches
to neighbouring Playa de las Americas. The old town centre
stretches from the port up to the main shopping street in a
grid-like pattern of pedestrianised streets, still inhabited by
many local people. The resort's best beach is man-made, the Playa
de las Vistas, covered in sand imported from the Sahara. Being just
a few minutes away by cheap taxi from las Americas resort allows
holidaymakers in Los Cristianos to enjoy a more sedate stay, while
still able to access the bright lights and entertainment facilities
of the more boisterous neighbour, especially when it comes to
nightlife.
Information & Facts
Language
Spanish is the official language, but English is widely
understood in areas frequented by tourists. Catalan, Galician and
Basque are spoken in the relevant areas.
Money
Spain's official currency is the Euro (EUR). One Euro is divided
into 100 cents. Money can be exchanged at bureaux de change and
major hotels, but banks give the best rates. All major credit cards
and travellers cheques are widely accepted at most hotels,
restaurants, and shops. ATMs are widespread and are generally the
cheapest and most convenient method of obtaining money.
Time
Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March
and the Saturday before the last Sunday in October). The Canary
Islands: GMT (GMT +1 in summer).