This is what i give to people who rent my place in Victoria Court 1 in LC.
Direction are from our complex.
LOS CRISTIANOS
1.EL BRASERO - Go out the top gate and cross the zebra crossing. It is across the road from Margui's restaurant. Closed Tuesdays. 10/10 Carlos, the owner from Portugal will keep you entertained while you dine as they always seem to fall out with each other.Check the specials board outside.
2.TIFFANYS BAR/RESTAURANT - Across the road from El Brasero. Owned and run by a Kirkcaldy couple,Mike and Senga. Excellent breakfasts and meals throughout the day with games and quizzes for all the family from around 9.00pm. 10/10
3.CLANSMAN BAR - 100 yards past Tiffany's turn right. It's the 1st bar on this strip of bars. Small newly opened friendly bar owned by Dave & Marlyn from Kilmarnock. Not the biggest of bars but owners always good for a wee blether.
4.OYSTER CATCHER- Turn right as you come out the complex and 100 yards up the hill. Snacks and meals all day long as well as entertainment at night
5. TAYLORS LOUNGE BAR. Busiest bar in Los Cristianos. Bar type meals done all day with a friendly relaxing feeling at night.
6. L'OPERA- Italian coffee shop next to Oyster Catcher.Excellent milkshakes/hot chocolate, lattes and cakes served with cream and puree.Newspapers and magazines make it very relaxing 10/10
7.INDIAN RESTAURANT- Next to L'Opera. Busy place,good sized portions.Chicken tikka is delicious.Fast service.Waitress Nikki is from Newmilns in Ayrshire. 10/10 if you Like Indian meals
8.GOLDEN CITY CHINESE - New restaurant. Very good buffet for 7 Euros. 9/10
9.BAR 39- Go past the Golden city Chinese and turn right .Its just up the hill.Breakfast and food all day till late at night.Music bar and Karaoke with guest artists at night. Drifters and Buddy Holly are particularly good.Good atmosphere.Children very welcome9/10
10.SUMMER DAYS/SUMMER NIGHTS - Sandwiches during the day and Music Bar/Karaoke at night as well as basic pub meals. 8/10
11.ROSE'S CANTINA - Mexican Restaurant - Walk up the hill and turn right, go past Summer Days Summer Nights. Walk for 100 yards and turn right and then a further 100 yards on your left. Strawberry and Banana Margaritas are delicious! 10/10
12.CHURCH RESTAURANT - Turn left round corner at the bottom of the hill and walk 100 yards.Bargain 3 courses for 5.50 though portions were a bit small. Good meal and entertainment at night. 7/10
13.EMPEROR CHINESE - Walk down the hill to the sea and turn right, it is about 300 yards on the right hand side. Best Chinese on the island 10/10
14.LITTLE ITALY - on the Beach front, 30 yards before Burger King. 9/10
15.FORTUNA - Biggest portions in Tenerife. All types of steaks are huge and delicious. Turn right at Burger King, look for the steps and turn right at the top of them. 9/10
16.BLUEBELL BAR - Just around the corner from the Emperor Chinese is the Bluebell Bar, a Scottish Bar. Good nights in there from 9pm onwards especially on a Wednesday Night when they have the Hogmanay Show. Bay City Rollers and Auld Lang Syne at midnight. Superb. Gordon the entertainer, brilliant at Paper Roses!! and Penny Arcade.
17.IRISH TIMES - Situated 30 yards down from the Emperor (upstairs). Two great singers at night. Opens at 8pm and you will be lucky to get a seat after 9pm.
18.SUNDAY MARKET - at the bottom of the hill, very busy and very hot. Keep your bag close to you as pickpockets will be there. Starts at 9am and goes on until 2pm. Be early to miss the crowds.
19.SUPERMARKET - The best one is across the road from the Arona Gran Hotel. Get stocked up on your holiday essentials as soon as you arrive and they will do a free delivery if it's over €40 (which it will be). Saves carrying water and beer up the stairs.
20. SPAR SHOP- In the shoping centre accross the road rom Bar 39.New and very clean everything youll ever need convenience store
LAS AMERICAS
1.MAMA ROSAS - Taxi costs €5. 5 star Italian restaurant. A bit more expensive but a great 5 star meal for a special occasion. 10/10
2.SHENANIGANS - Close to Mama Rosas. The 2 singers start at 10.30. Very witty with all your classic songs. (Singer's night off is a Tuesday).
3.DUBLINER - Next door to Shenanigans with your usual Irish songs.
4.TONY ROMAS - Newly opened American Style Diner. Only a short walk from the Dubliner Bar. Excellent place for a great meal. Avoid between 8.00pm and 9.00pm as you will wait in a queue for your meal. 10/10
5.STRIP OF BARS - Get a taxi to Volcano Hotel (€5). The bars are down the lane on the left hand side as you look at the front of the hotel. There are around 8 bars all in one strip with the Corner Bar, Highlander, Soul Suite, Hole in the Wall etc. All have entertainment so move along to the one that suits you best.
