While the most famous events take place in the northern capital, we know you may want to stay close to the resort on your 2022 holidays to Playa de las Americas. So, we’ve made this list of fun and fiestas that are all within easy reach:

• Three Kings Parade (January) - See in the year at a parade where camel-riding kings throw sweets into crowds of kids.

• Horse Bathing (January) - This unusual spectacle sees horses ridden into the sea at nearby Playa Enramada.

• Semana Santa (Good Friday) - Hundreds of religious locals take part in a lively street theatre performance in Adeje.

• Carnival Fiestas (February/March) - The biggest event on the calendar, with huge parties full of colour and music across the island. Head to Santa Cruz for the most outrageous fiesta that rivals Brazil.

• Tenerife Blue Trail (June) - Runners of every speed and mobility level take part in various races across the island, a great way to see the sights and meet fellow sporty types.

• Día de las Tradiciones (July) - See what island life was like before it became a tourist hotspot at this celebration of ‘old ways’ in Guia de Isora.

• Virgen Del Carmen fiesta (August) - Seafaring folk throw parties to honour the saint who protects fisherman, with lively parties and huge fireworks in Alcalá.

• Romería de San Miguel (September) - Romerías are Tenerife’s answer to harvest festivals, and they take place throughout the year. This is the closest one to the resort, in the pretty town of San Miguel de Abona.

• Fiestas de Patronales in Adeje (October) - All the big fiesta hits with traditional music, dance, and beauty queen contests.

• Adeje Gastronomy Week (November) - A celebration of all things yummy, with tapas trails and cooking workshops for all ages.

• New Year’s Eve (December) - Parties, fireworks, and fancy dinners mark the end of the year with style in La Caleta.

On beach holidays to Playa de las Americas you don’t have to leave the sands to party, there are loads of seaside bars and clubs. If you’re more house band than house music, you’ll be spoilt for choice in the hotels and pubs. We love to spend our nights at these spots:

• Papagayo Beach Club - Go from sunset sipping to dancing hard at this all-hours club by the sea.

• Kaluna Beach Club - Hang by the infinity pool with drinks in hand, as the DJ plays chill house beats.

• Brahms And Liszt Showbar - A fancy name for a fancy place, where you can enjoy great cabaret and cocktails.

• Dubliner - There’ll always be a lively Irish pub that everyone loves—this is ours!

You’ll find plenty of Spanish classics, plus some additions unique to the Canary Islands. The locals definitely have a sweet tooth so don’t skip the puddings! Look out for these dishes at the tapas bar:

• Mojo Sauce - Made with red or green peppers and packed with chilli and herbs.

• Papas Arrugadas - To make these ‘wrinkled potatoes’, they’re boiled in seawater before roasting.

• Churros de Pescado - Fish goujons fried in a light herby batter, served with aioli.

• Queso Asado - Fried or baked goat’s cheese, drenched in mojo sauce and palm honey.

• Bienmesabe - Creamy almond and cinnamon custard, often served with passionfruit pulp.

• Principe Alberto - Rich, layered chocolate mousse with coffee and toasted nuts.

There are loads of international dining options on holidays to Playa de las Americas. These are our faves for local flavours:

• El Jardin de la Abuela - End your family day on the beach with the tasty tapas at this pretty garden restaurant.

• Cafe Bar Lormar - Big, hearty Spanish food and freshly caught fish, served by a really friendly chef.

• El Horno De Neptuno - This is one for date nights. You can watch the sunset together over the finest Spanish dishes.

• Suka Fruit Cocktail - A perfect seaside brunch spot with lovely fresh meals and vegan options.