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As of: July 2026 (updated regularly)
Los Cristianos boasts 41 bars, and behind the beach promenade, there’s still a genuine nightlife scene from the Canary Islands. This former fishing village in the municipality of Arona is quite different from nearby Playa de las Américas: at the bar in El Infierno, locals stand side by side with holidaymakers, whilst at Casey’s Cocktail Bar, the two mix freely. The 12 best bars in Los Cristianos range from a sundowner at Puerto Pesquero to a tapas bar in the older alleyways of the town centre. Hardly anyone expects to find such a contrast on the southern tip of Tenerife, where the fishing village has become a harbour town.
Bars in Los Cristianos: the harbour, the narrow streets, the seafront promenade
Locals meet up as early as midday for their first beer, between 2 pm and 4 pm, when the seafood restaurants at Puerto Pesquero are packed. In the evenings, the promenade comes to life from 9 pm onwards. In local bars such as the Mestizo Café Bar, a drink costs between two and four euros, with no significant tourist mark-up in the right alleyways. Card payments are common, though smaller establishments prefer cash. A few words of Spanish at the bar still open the best doors off the beaten track along the sandy beach.
Tips for your visit
At the harbour, from where the ferries depart for La Gomera, La Palma and El Hierro, visitors sit sipping Canary Islands wine and watch the ships coming in. The terraces of the bars there stretch right down to the sandy beach. In the small eateries of the old town, fresh fish straight from the local fishermen’s nets is served; ‚Pescado a la sal‘ is a staple in many kitchens along the south-west coast.
In the mornings, cortados and barraquitos are served at the Mestizo Café Bar, and 25 cafés are scattered throughout the narrow streets of the town centre. The Dail Fountain Irish Bar stands out in particular, as does Casey’s Cocktail Bar for the late evening. The 56 restaurants stretch from the old town centre to the waterfront promenades, where seafood takes centre stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to visit the bars in Los Cristianos?
The 41 bars are at their best in the evening, when the seafront promenade fills up and the sun sets over the south-west coast. After arriving or before the ferries depart for La Gomera, La Palma and El Hierro, a break in the bars at the harbour in Los Cristianos is a lovely way to round off the day.
When are the bars in Los Cristianos open?
Many bars in Los Cristianos open in the late morning and stay open well into the night. Quite a few along the seafront promenade are open all night. The exact opening times vary depending on the location – whether in Puerto Pesquero, the town centre or the sandy beach.
What’s the best way to get to the bars in Los Cristianos?
The bars in Los Cristianos are mainly concentrated around the seafront promenade and the harbour and are easily accessible on foot. Buses run from other parts of the municipality of Arona, and there are also taxis and several car parks nearby.
Opening hours and other details are subject to change; please check before visiting.
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