Playa de las Américas
City in Las Palmas, Spain
Overview
Playa de las Américas is a lively coastal resort town on the southwest coast of Tenerife, Spain, known for its sunny beaches, lively nightlife, and busy promenades. Popular with international visitors, it's a hotspot for sun-seekers and those looking for both relaxation and entertainment in a compact, walkable area.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Las Palmas
Population
3,000
Time Zone
Atlantic/Canary
Coordinates
28.06°, -16.73°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,217
Local Cost
$1,320
Local Income
$1,250
Cashless
75
English
70
Temperature
20.7°C
Summer Avg
22.4°C
Winter Avg
18.6°C
Record High
30.6°C
Record Low
14.3°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
202 mm
Internet Speed
135 Mbps
Upload
103 Mbps
Latency
35 ms
City Vibrancy
181
Coworking
0
Cafes
57
Nightlife
100
Parks
24
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
761.0
Airport
TFS
Distance
15 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 161 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.