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28.0526, -16.7170 Atlantic/Canary #2348

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Researched Updated Oct 29, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About guide entries

Food and Drink

Best Local Dish to Try
Papas Arrugadas con Mojo (Wrinkled potatoes with spicy sauce).
Vegan/Vegetarian Options
K-Raw Vegan (near the port) and BuenaVida Vegan (Costa Adeje).
Best Food Delivery App
Glovo and Uber Eats.
Best Dessert Spots
Habibi (for Middle Eastern sweets) or Gelato del Porto (premium ice cream).
Affordable Shopping Spots
Mercadillo de Los Cristianos (Sundays) and Mercadona supermarkets.
E-commerce/Online Store
Amazon.es (note: shipping to Canaries can take longer due to customs).
Grocery Delivery
Mercadona or El Corte Inglés online.
Bar/Nightlife Area
San Telmo (beachfront bars with sunset views).
Local Brewery
Tacoa (located in El Sauzal, but widely served in local bars).
Wine Bars
Vineyard (Calle General Franco) specializing in Tenerife Malvasía wines.
Street Food Stalls
Guachinches are local taverns on Tenerife. They serve their own wine with homemade food, often grilled fish or roasted meat. 5
Popular International Cuisine
Chill Out (Indian cuisine) or Oro di Napoli (Authentic Neapolitan Pizza).

Essentials

City
Los Cristianos, Arona, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain 7 8
Population
13,525 inhabitants in the Los Cristianos locality on 1 January 2025 (municipal register). The neighbouring Oasis del Sur locality, which the Spanish town article treats as part of the same settlement, had 1,722 on the same date. The town article infobox still shows 15,945 for 2020. 8 9 10
Internet Speed
High-speed fiber widely available; averaging 300 Mbps - 600 Mbps
Currency & Banking
Euro (EUR). ECB reference on 19 October 2026: 1 EUR = 1.1225 USD (1 USD = 0.8909 EUR). Cards are widely accepted. 1 4
Tap Water
Generally safe to drink in Spain; southern supplies can have higher mineral content and a different taste. Restaurants must offer tap water on request. 4
Power
230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F sockets 4
SIM Card
Buy a prepaid SIM at an Orange or Movistar shop; identification is usually required. Orange Prepago 10 is 10 euros for 28 days (80 GB with the current extra, 15 GB of EU roaming, SIM or eSIM). Movistar Prepago Plus is 10 euros for 28 days (60 GB) and Prepago Premium is 15 euros for 28 days (240 GB). 2 3 4
Banking for Expats
Revolut and Wise are highly recommended. Local accounts available with NIE at Sabadell.
Accommodation
Airbnb, Booking.com, and local agencies like Tenerife Property Shop.
Cashless Friendly
Cards are widely accepted. Some shops ask to see photo identification before taking a card, and a little cash is useful for a taxi or a small purchase. 4
Short Term Rentals
Airbnb and Idealista; expect €1,200 - €2,000 per month for central apartments.
Budget Accommodation
Dive Resort Ocean Dreams is a hostel on Paseo Marítimo in Los Cristianos. A current nightly rate was not on the map record. 38
Best Area to Stay for Tourists
Playa de Los Cristianos and the Harbor area for proximity to activities and ferries. 6 8
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
Avenida de Suecia for local vibes or Chayofa (10 mins away) for quieter, cheaper villas.

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space
Chill Coworking in Los Cristianos lists a shared desk at 14 euros per day or 130 euros per month, and a private desk at 25 euros per day or 180 euros per month, including local tax. Book at least 24 hours ahead. 39
Best Cafe for Work
Finca del Arte (quiet environment) or Loft Coffee and Food (good WiFi/power sockets).
Networking Events
Tenerife Digital Nomads Meetup group and 'Tenerife Remote Workers' on Facebook.
Social Events for Expats
Friday night mixers at various beach bars in Las Vistas; Tenerife South Expat Facebook Group.

Transportation

Best Taxi/Ride App
Taxis are plentiful; call +34 922 74 75 11. Uber and Bolt are active but limited.
Bike/Scooter Rental
Bike Point Tenerife (approx. €25/day for road bikes).
Best Beach Nearby
Playa de las Vistas (Golden sand, calm waters). 8 30
Top Regional Airline
Binter Canarias (connects islands from Tenerife North airport). 24
Top International Airline
Ryanair, EasyJet, and Jet2 flying into Tenerife South (TFS). 5
Highway Access
Direct access to TF-1 motorway (Autopista del Sur). 6 8
Main Train/Transit Hub
Los Cristianos bus station is on Avenida de Juan Carlos I. Tenerife has no railway. The tram runs only between Santa Cruz and La Laguna, and a tourist road train links the south-coast resorts. 5 6 25
Public Transport Passes
The ten+ card works on the tram and on TITSA buses. A one-way bus fare is 1.35 euros. A visitor day pass is 10 euros for 24 hours and a week pass is 50 euros. Canary Islands residents pay 19 euros for a month on the tram and on TITSA lines except the Teide and Teno routes. 5 11
Regional Travel
TITSA buses link Los Cristianos with Tenerife South Airport, Costa Adeje and Santa Cruz. Fred Olsen and Naviera Armas sail daily from the port to La Gomera, La Palma and El Hierro. 5 6 8

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital
Hospiten Sur (Private, Calle Siete Islas, Playa de las Américas). 26
Yoga & Wellness Centers
Pura Vida Yoga Tenerife (Playa de las Vistas, approx. €12 per class).
Gyms & Fitness Centers
Aqua Club Termal (Gym & Spa facility) or Tenerife Top Training (T3).
Laundry Services
Tintorería Imperial or self-service 'Lavandería Automática' (approx. €5 per load).

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks
The Harbor (Puerto de Los Cristianos) and Montaña de Guaza. 8 29 34
Museums & Art Venues
Centro Cultural de Los Cristianos (Art exhibitions and theater). 8 28
Historical Sites
The old town core around Calle de la Iglesia.
Religious Sites
Nuestra Señora del Carmen Church. 8 27
Annual Events
Los Cristianos Carnival (Late March/April) featuring huge parades.
Cultural Districts
The Old Town (Casco Histórico).
Theater Venues
Auditorio Infanta Leonor is in the Centro Cultural de Los Cristianos on Avenida los Playeros. 8 28
Local Markets
Los Cristianos has a market on Sundays and Tuesdays. Playa de las Américas, next door, has one on Thursdays and Saturdays. 5
Music Scene
Live jazz at San Telmo area bars.
Street Art
The pier at Puerto de Los Cristianos carries a mural of more than 2,500 square metres, Tres orillas by Paula Calavera, about underwater life. 8
Cooking Classes
Local workshops often arranged via 'Arona cultural' website.
Art Galleries
Exhibition hall in the Centro Cultural de Arona.
Historic Buildings
Casa de la Bodega (Historic architecture).
Local Heritage
The Fishing Tradition (celebrated during the Fiesta del Carmen). 8

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes
Montaña Amarilla is a volcanic hill in San Miguel de Abona, east of Los Cristianos. 36
National Parks Nearby
Teide National Park surrounds El Teide (3,715 m), a UNESCO site and the highest peak on Spanish territory. The town distance table puts El Teide 63 km from Los Cristianos. 5 8 35
Cycling/Walking Paths
The Promenade (Paseo Marítimo) stretching 8km to La Caleta.
Scenic Viewpoints
Mirador de La Centinela is in San Miguel de Abona, inland to the east of Los Cristianos. 37
Birdwatching Locations
Cliffs of Montaña de Guaza.
Bonfire-Friendly Spots
Generally prohibited on beaches; use designated BBQ areas in 'Zonas Recreativas' like Las Lajas.

Other Services and Amenities

Parcel Delivery Service
Correos has an office on Calle Roque de Jama in Los Cristianos. 6 31
Tech Repair Services
PC Box in nearby Adeje or various repair shops in CC Pasarela.
Table Tennis Spots
Many hotels offer tables; public parks in nearby El Mojón have outdoor tables.
Language Classes
FU International Academy (highly rated for nomads).
Libraries & Study Spots
Biblioteca Municipal is on Avenida los Playeros in Los Cristianos. 32
Community Centers
Centro Cultural de Los Cristianos. 8 28
Gaming Lounges
The Game (located in Siam Mall nearby).
Casino & Gaming Halls
Casino Playa de las Américas is on Avenida de Rafael Puig Llivina in San Eugenio Bajo, Adeje, the next resort to the west. 33

Business

Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
Fotocasa asking prices for October 2026 in Los Cristianos, all flat sizes together, are 4,790 euros per square metre. A 40 square metre example is about 191,600 euros. The index does not publish a studio-only price. 22
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
Fotocasa asking prices for October 2026 in Chayofa, all flat sizes together, are 3,272 euros per square metre. A 40 square metre example is about 130,880 euros. The index does not publish a studio-only price. 22
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Fotocasa asking prices for October 2026 in Los Cristianos, all flat sizes together, are 4,790 euros per square metre. A 60 square metre example is about 287,400 euros. The index does not publish a one-bedroom-only price. 22
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Fotocasa asking prices for October 2026 in Chayofa, all flat sizes together, are 3,272 euros per square metre. A 60 square metre example is about 196,320 euros. The index does not publish a one-bedroom-only price. 22
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Fotocasa asking prices for October 2026 in Los Cristianos, all flat sizes together, are 4,790 euros per square metre. An 80 square metre example is about 383,200 euros. The index does not publish a two-bedroom-only price. 22
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Fotocasa asking prices for October 2026 in Chayofa, all flat sizes together, are 3,272 euros per square metre. An 80 square metre example is about 261,760 euros. The index does not publish a two-bedroom-only price. 22
Corporate Tax
Canary Islands Special Zone (ZEC) offers 4% rate for eligible companies; standard Spain is 25%. 13 21
Dividend Withholding Tax
Dividends are savings income: 19% on the first 6,000 euros, 21% to 50,000 euros, 23% to 200,000 euros, 27% to 300,000 euros, and 30% above that. Dividends paid to non-residents are generally withheld at 19%. 12
Tax System
Residents pay Spanish income tax on worldwide income. Non-residents pay tax on Spanish-source income only. Residence is 183 days in the year, or the centre of vital interests. 12
Highest Income Tax Bracket
The 2026 state withholding scale reaches 47% on general income above €300,000. Each autonomous community adds its own scale, so the combined top rate is higher in some regions. The Spain tax profile records an effective top near 54% in the highest regions. 12
VAT
The Canary Islands do not charge mainland VAT. The local sales tax is IGIC. The published general rate is 7% (since 1 January 2020), with a zero rate, a 3% reduced rate, and higher rates of 9.5%, 15% and 20%. 14 19 20
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
Yes. Spanish rules can tax a foreign company when Spanish residents hold over 50% and the foreign tax is under 75% of the Spanish tax. 15
Property Tax
IBI is an annual municipal tax on owning real estate, and the town sets the rate. A current Arona percentage was not on the national summary. 14
Property Transaction Tax
In the Canary Islands the general transfer tax on real estate is 6.5% in 2026. A new home is charged IGIC instead of mainland VAT. 16 20
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
Many passports can stay 90 days in any 180 without a visa. Work needs a permit. Qualifying newcomers, including teleworkers, can opt into the impatriate regime: employment income is withheld at 24% up to 600,000 euros and at 47% above that, for the tax year of the move and the next five. Opting in is not automatic. 17 18

About these guide entries

Method
Researched
Last updated
Oct 29, 2026
Last changed
Oct 31, 2026

Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.

  1. ECB euro reference rates, 19 October 2026, 1 euro = 1.1225 US dollarsOfficial
  2. Orange Prepago 10, 10 euros for 28 days, 80 GB, eSIMOfficial
  3. Movistar prepaid tariffs, Plus 10 euros and Premium 15 eurosOfficial
  4. Wikivoyage Spain, plugs, tap water, cards and prepaid SIM identificationSecondary
  5. Wikivoyage Tenerife, TITSA buses, ten plus passes, Tenerife South flights, Teide, Sunday and Tuesday marketSecondary
  6. Wikivoyage Los Cristianos, bus station, TF-1, port, Fred Olsen and ArmasSecondary
  7. English Wikipedia Los Cristianos, town in Arona on the south coast of TenerifeReference
  8. Spanish Wikipedia Los Cristianos, church, cultural centre, port, pier mural, 63 km to El TeideReference
  9. Los Cristianos locality, 13,525 inhabitants on 1 January 2025, municipal registerIndex
  10. Arona localities, Oasis del Sur 1,722 and Chayofa 2,067 on 1 January 2025Index
  11. ten plus day pass 10 euros, week pass 50 euros, resident month 19 eurosOfficial
  12. PwC Spain personal income tax, savings scale 19 to 30 percent, reviewed 30 June 2026Secondary
  13. PwC Spain corporation tax, general rate 25 percent, reviewed 30 June 2026Secondary
  14. PwC Spain VAT and local property tax, IGIC instead of VAT in the Canary IslandsSecondary
  15. PwC Spain foreign-company rules, over 50 percent and under 75 percent of Spanish taxSecondary
  16. Hacienda 2026 regional tax report, Canary income-tax top 26 percent, transfer tax 6.5 percentOfficial
  17. Tax agency impatriate regime, 24 percent up to 600,000 euros, five further yearsOfficial
  18. UK FCDO Spain entry, 90 days in any 180Official
  19. IGIC encyclopedia page, general rate 7 percent since 1 January 2020Reference
  20. Hacienda, Canary special regime, mainland VAT does not applyOfficial
  21. Canary Special Zone, corporation tax 4 percent for registered companiesOfficial
  22. Fotocasa Arona sale prices, October 2026, Los Cristianos 4,790 euros per square metreIndex
  23. Workin.space Costa Adeje and Los Cristianos desks, updated 25 October 2026Listings
  24. Binter Canarias, inter-island airline based at Tenerife North and Gran CanariaReference
  25. OpenStreetMap Los Cristianos bus station, Avenida de Juan Carlos IReference
  26. OpenStreetMap Hospital Universitario Hospiten Sur, Calle Siete Islas, Playa de las AmericasReference
  27. OpenStreetMap Iglesia de Nuestra Senora del Carmen, Avenida de SueciaReference
  28. OpenStreetMap Centro Cultural Los Cristianos, Avenida los PlayerosReference
  29. OpenStreetMap Montana de Guaza, AronaReference
  30. OpenStreetMap Playa de Las Vistas, Los CristianosReference
  31. OpenStreetMap Correos office, Calle Roque de Jama, Los CristianosReference
  32. OpenStreetMap Biblioteca Municipal, Avenida los Playeros, Los CristianosReference
  33. OpenStreetMap Casino Playa de las Americas, San Eugenio Bajo, AdejeReference
  34. OpenStreetMap Puerto de Los Cristianos marinaReference
  35. OpenStreetMap Parque Nacional del TeideReference
  36. OpenStreetMap Montana Amarilla, San Miguel de AbonaReference
  37. OpenStreetMap Mirador de La Centinela, San Miguel de AbonaReference
  38. OpenStreetMap Dive Resort Ocean Dreams, Paseo Maritimo, Los CristianosReference
  39. Chill Coworking shared desk 14 euros daily or 130 monthly; private desk 25 daily or 180 monthlyOfficial

Change history

    • Method Generated Researched
    • 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €4,000 per m² (e.g., 50 m² = €200,000) Fotocasa asking prices for October 2026 in Los Cristianos, all flat sizes together, are…
    • 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €2,800 per m² (e.g., 50 m² = €140,000) Fotocasa asking prices for October 2026 in Chayofa, all flat sizes together, are 3,272…
    • 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €3,800 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €304,000) Fotocasa asking prices for October 2026 in Los Cristianos, all flat sizes together, are…
    • 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €2,500 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €200,000) Fotocasa asking prices for October 2026 in Chayofa, all flat sizes together, are 3,272…
    • Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads Beckham Law (Flat 24% tax for 6 years) or the 4% ZEC rate for high-employment tech… Many passports can stay 90 days in any 180 without a visa. Work needs a permit. Qualifying…
    29 more changes
    • Best Coworking Space Coworking in the Sun (Puerto de la Cruz nearby) or local hubs like 'The Zen Den' in Costa… Chill Coworking in Los Cristianos lists a shared desk at 14 euros per day or 130 euros per…
    • Budget Accommodation Dive Experience Hostel (approx. €30/night) or Tenerife Hostels. Dive Resort Ocean Dreams is a hostel on Paseo Marítimo in Los Cristianos. A current…
    • Cashless Friendly Yes, cards and Apple/Google Pay accepted almost everywhere including beach bars. Cards are widely accepted. Some shops ask to see photo identification before taking a…
    • Casino & Gaming Halls Casino Playa de las Américas. Casino Playa de las Américas is on Avenida de Rafael Puig Llivina in San Eugenio Bajo…
    • Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules Yes, Spain applies strict CFC rules. Yes. Spanish rules can tax a foreign company when Spanish residents hold over 50% and the…
    • Currency & Banking Euro (EUR). 1 EUR ≈ 1.09 USD. Major banks: CaixaBank, BBVA, Santander. Euro (EUR). ECB reference on 19 October 2026: 1 EUR = 1.1225 USD (1 USD = 0.8909 EUR)…
    • Dividend Withholding Tax 19% - 26% (Spain standard, but exemptions apply for ZEC). Dividends are savings income: 19% on the first 6,000 euros, 21% to 50,000 euros, 23% to…
    • Highest Income Tax Bracket Approx. 45-47% (varies by autonomous region). The 2026 state withholding scale reaches 47% on general income above €300,000. Each…
    • Libraries & Study Spots Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Arona (Los Cristianos branch). Biblioteca Municipal is on Avenida los Playeros in Los Cristianos.
    • Local Markets Los Cristianos Street Market (Tuesdays and Sundays, 09:00 - 14:00). Los Cristianos has a market on Sundays and Tuesdays. Playa de las Américas, next door, has…
    • Main Train/Transit Hub Los Cristianos Bus Station (Estación de Guaguas); no trains on the island. Los Cristianos bus station is on Avenida de Juan Carlos I. Tenerife has no railway. The…
    • National Parks Nearby Teide National Park (approx. 50 mins drive to the base). Teide National Park surrounds El Teide (3,715 m), a UNESCO site and the highest peak on…
    • Nearby Nature Escapes Montaña Amarilla (Yellow Mountain) for snorkeling and hiking. Montaña Amarilla is a volcanic hill in San Miguel de Abona, east of Los Cristianos.
    • Parcel Delivery Service Correos (Post Office) and SEUR (DPD partner). Correos has an office on Calle Roque de Jama in Los Cristianos.
    • Population Approx. 22,000 13,525 inhabitants in the Los Cristianos locality on 1 January 2025 (municipal register)…
    • Property Tax Yes, IBI (Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles) annually based on cadastral value. IBI is an annual municipal tax on owning real estate, and the town sets the rate. A…
    • Property Transaction Tax 6.5% ITP (Transfer Tax) for resale properties in the Canaries. In the Canary Islands the general transfer tax on real estate is 6.5% in 2026. A new home…
    • Public Transport Passes Ten+ card (rechargeable); approx €1.50 per local trip. Large discounts for residents. The ten+ card works on the tram and on TITSA buses. A one-way bus fare is 1.35 euros. A…
    • Regional Travel TITSA Buses (Guaguas) connect the whole island; Fred. Olsen ferries to La Gomera. TITSA buses link Los Cristianos with Tenerife South Airport, Costa Adeje and Santa Cruz…
    • SIM Card Movistar, Vodafone, Orange, and Digi (best value). 100GB for approx. €15-€20. Buy a prepaid SIM at an Orange or Movistar shop; identification is usually required…
    • Scenic Viewpoints Mirador de la Centinela (15 mins drive inland). Mirador de La Centinela is in San Miguel de Abona, inland to the east of Los Cristianos.
    • Street Art Various murals near the port and Cultural Center. The pier at Puerto de Los Cristianos carries a mural of more than 2,500 square metres…
    • Street Food Stalls The Guachinches (traditional family-run kiosks) located slightly inland. Guachinches are local taverns on Tenerife. They serve their own wine with homemade food…
    • Studio Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €4,500 per m² (e.g., 35 m² = €157,500) Fotocasa asking prices for October 2026 in Los Cristianos, all flat sizes together, are…
    • Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €3,200 per m² (e.g., 35 m² = €112,000) Fotocasa asking prices for October 2026 in Chayofa, all flat sizes together, are 3,272…
    • Tap Water Safe for hygiene but high mineral content/bad taste; most residents buy bottled water (8L… Generally safe to drink in Spain; southern supplies can have higher mineral content and a…
    • Tax System Worldwide income for residents (>183 days). Unique IGIC (7%) instead of VAT. Residents pay Spanish income tax on worldwide income. Non-residents pay tax on…
    • Theater Venues Auditorio de Tenerife (in Santa Cruz, 45 mins away). Auditorio Infanta Leonor is in the Centro Cultural de Los Cristianos on Avenida los…
    • VAT 7% (Known as IGIC in the Canary Islands, much lower than mainland 21%). The Canary Islands do not charge mainland VAT. The local sales tax is IGIC. The published…

    fix pass standardised Currency & Banking, Tap Water, SIM Card and Highest Income Tax Bracket to the Spain prep and comparison cities; corrected Best Coworking Space to the operator’s shared and private desk prices; marked the address details for Budget Accommodation, Main Train/Transit Hub, Best Hospital, Theater Venues, Libraries & Study Spots, Parcel Delivery Service and Casino & Gaming Halls as not verified; refreshed research attribution and date (chillcoworking.es, en.wikivoyage.org, taxsummaries.pwc.com).

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