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PolskiLos Cristianos is the most popular base in Tenerife for long winter stays, and for good reason. It is sunny, mostly flat and compact, with a real town centre, a sheltered beach and every service you need within walking distance. It is busy and rents are not cheap, but few places in the Canaries make daily life as easy for a stay of two to four months.
Los Cristianos at a glance
| Los Cristianos | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | Arona, south Tenerife |
| Winter weather | Very sunny and dry, around 22-25°C by day |
| Typical rent, furnished one-bedroom, peak winter | About €1,100-1,800 a month |
| Terrain | Mostly flat near the sea, hillier inland |
| Airport | Tenerife South, about 20 minutes |
| Best for | First-time long-stayers, retirees, people without a car |
Rents are indicative ranges from listings. See monthly rental prices in the Canary Islands.
Why it works so well for long stays
Los Cristianos started as a fishing village and still has a working port and a town centre with plazas, a church, banks and local shops. The seafront promenade runs almost entirely on the flat from Playa de las Vistas through Playa de las Américas to Costa Adeje, so you can walk for an hour or more every day without a hill.
The two town beaches are sheltered by breakwaters and calm most of the winter. Playa de las Vistas, with its golden sand, is the main one; the smaller Playa de Los Cristianos sits next to the harbour.
Where to live in Los Cristianos
- Seafront and the streets just behind it: the most convenient, closest to the beaches and shops, but the most expensive and sometimes noisy.
- The old town centre: lively, with local bars and shops, and usually a little cheaper.
- Up the hill towards the motorway: quieter and cheaper, with better views, but a steeper walk back from the seafront.
- Towards Las Américas: more nightlife; choose carefully if you want quiet evenings.
Tip: a street or two back from the promenade often gives the best balance of price, quiet and convenience. Read how to find a monthly rental in Tenerife.
Daily life
- Shopping: several supermarkets, a Sunday market and plenty of small shops.
- Health: a public health centre in town, many private clinics with English-speaking staff, and the Hospital Universitario del Sur nearby. See English-speaking doctors and clinics in Tenerife.
- Eating out: everything from a cheap menu del día to seafront restaurants. See eating out prices in Tenerife.
- Activities: walking up Montaña de Guaza for views, boat trips, clubs and groups run by and for long-stay visitors.
Getting around
The TITSA bus station connects Los Cristianos with the airport, Costa Adeje, Santa Cruz, Puerto de la Cruz and the rest of the island. A bus pass makes regular trips cheap; see the Tenerife bus pass for long stays. Ferries from the port reach La Gomera in about an hour, perfect for day trips. You do not need a car to live here, though you may want one for a week to explore Teide and the north. See do you need a car for a winter in Tenerife?
Weather through the winter
The south of Tenerife is one of the sunniest places in Europe in winter. Expect about 25°C in November, 23°C in December, 21 to 22°C in January and February, and 23°C in March, with very little rain. The sea ranges from about 22°C in November to 19°C in February and March.
Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Flat, walkable and compact | Busy, especially from Christmas to February |
| Real town centre with year-round life | Rents rise sharply in peak winter |
| Sheltered beaches and long promenade | Some streets near Las Américas are noisy at night |
| Excellent buses, ferry and airport access | Very international; less traditional than the north |
Who Los Cristianos suits
Los Cristianos is the safest choice for a first long winter in Tenerife, especially for retirees and anyone who wants to live without a car. If you want more space and newer complexes, look at Costa Adeje; for lower rents and Canarian character, consider Puerto de la Cruz. Compare all areas in the best area in Tenerife for a 3-month winter stay and see what a winter costs in the cost of a 3-month winter stay in Tenerife.
Non-EU visitors should check their dates with the Schengen 90/180 calculator before booking.
Frequently asked questions
Is Los Cristianos good for a long winter stay?
Yes. It is sunny, flat, compact and has every service you need, which is why it is the most popular long-stay base in Tenerife.
Is Los Cristianos or Costa Adeje better for the winter?
Los Cristianos is flatter, more practical and usually cheaper; Costa Adeje is newer and more upmarket, with better beaches but higher rents.
How much is a monthly rental in Los Cristianos in winter?
A furnished one-bedroom apartment typically costs about €1,100-1,800 a month in peak winter, depending on location and views.
Is there a market in Los Cristianos?
Yes, there is a popular Sunday market in the town.