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Callao Salvaje · South Tenerife

Tenerife with
the Whole Crew

Your family's holiday hub — beaches, adventures, and great food, all within 45 minutes of Callao Salvaje.

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Pick a vibe. Each plan is paced for a family of 11 — kids, grandparents, and everyone in the middle.

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A mix of beaches, adventure, and food — start here.

Playa de Ajabo

📍 Callao Salvaje

🚗 2 min driveblack-sand-and-pebble

Highlights

  • snorkelling
  • calm water
  • beach bar
Kids ✅
yes — calm bay, shallow entry, gentle waves
Grandparents ⚠️
moderate — short downhill walk from parking, some steps to shore
  • ⚠️ pebbly underfoot — water shoes recommended
  • ⚠️ steps required to reach water

Playa de Fañabé

📍 Costa Adeje, Adeje

🚗 13 min drivefine-black-sand

Highlights

  • longest beach in Costa Adeje
  • pedal boats with slide
  • first-aid post
Kids ✅
excellent — gradual descent, pedal boats with slide, playground and mini-golf on promenade
Grandparents ✅
good — flat promenade access, benches, many cafes nearby, but some stairs from parking
  • ⚠️ gets deep relatively quickly
  • ⚠️ can be busy
  • ⚠️ no natural shade

Siam Park

📍 Av. Siam, s/n, 38660 Costa Adeje, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

€€€
🚗 12 min drive

Highlights

  • World's biggest artificial wave pool (Wave Palace) with 3m waves
  • The Lost City — 15 slides, bridges, waterfalls, baby zone for under-4s
  • Free shuttle bus from Los Cristianos, Las Américas, Costa Adeje
Kids ✅
Excellent for ages 4+. The Lost City and Sawasdee toddler areas have no height minimum. Maya (4) will love the shallow splash zones. Arthur (7) can do Naga Racer and Jungle Snake (1.1m+). Life jackets available.
Grandparents ✅
Good. Coco Beach gentle wave pool, Mai Thai lazy river, and white-sand Siam Beach offer relaxed options. Lots of loungers. Some walking required.

Hours: 10:00-17:00 (Nov-Apr); 10:00-18:00 (May-Oct). Verify at date.

⚠️ Height limits strictly enforced (1.1m for many family slides, 1.25m for bigger ones, 1.4m+14y for Tower of Power). Lockers extra. Fast Pass costs more. Weekends and school holidays are very busy.

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Loro Parque

📍 Av. Loro Parque, s/n, 38400 Puerto de la Cruz, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

€€€
🚗 50 min drive

Highlights

  • World's largest indoor penguinarium — recreates Antarctic conditions
  • Orca, dolphin, sea lion and parrot shows (4 shows, ~20 min each)
  • Twin Ticket combo with Siam Park offers significant savings for families doing both
Kids ❔
Outstanding. Arthur and Maya will be mesmerized by orcas, dolphins, sea lions, and the world-famous penguinarium. Kinderlandia jungle playground included. Free for under-6s.
Grandparents ❔
Very good. Paved, mostly flat paths. Wheelchair and pram rental available. Shows are seated. Plenty of shaded rest areas and cafes. Lots of walking but at a gentle pace.

Hours: Daily 09:30-17:30 (last entry ~16:30). Shows run throughout the day.

⚠️ Drive from Callao Salvaje is ~50 min via TF-1 and TF-5 (within scope but at the edge). Parking on-site for a fee. Shows have limited capacity — arrive 10-15 min early. Food inside is expensive.

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Steak 21

📍 Centro Comercial Esmeralda, Locales 5-6, Calle la Lava, Callao Salvaje

€€€
🚗 2 min driveSteakhouse / International

Highlights

  • Travellers' Choice award on TripAdvisor
  • Premium steak quality with excellent wine list
  • Accepts large group bookings

Hours: 12:00–23:00

⚠️ Premium prices; not all cuts suit young kids—grilled salmon/chicken are safer options. Some reviews mention slow service at peak times.

Bar Restaurante El Delfín

📍 Calle la Lava, 12 (clifftop near Playa de Ajabo), Callao Salvaje

€€
🚗 3 min driveSpanish / Seafood / Mediterranean

Highlights

  • Spectacular clifftop location with sunset ocean views
  • Gluten-free menu available with dedicated fryer
  • Authentic Canarian and Spanish dishes

Hours: 12:00–23:00

⚠️ May be temporarily closed or have reduced hours—call to confirm before visiting. Large groups should book ahead.

For Arthur, Maya, and Thomas —
and every grown-up keeping up.

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