Costa Adeje: Tuk Tuk Private Tour & South Coast Villages

Summary

South Tenerife by tuk tuk—luxury, wild beaches, fishing life

You’ll ride a tuk tuk along Costa Adeje’s coast with a local guide—exploring luxury neighborhoods, untouched beaches with hidden stories, and real Canarian fishing villages. Expect sensory surprises: salty breezes, fresh seafood smells, laughter echoing off stone streets. This tour includes pickup and is wheelchair accessible—so you can just relax into the rhythm of southern Tenerife.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I remember is the tuk tuk’s engine humming under us as we zipped past the Duke area in Costa Adeje. Our guide, Marta, waved at an older man watering bougainvillea outside a hotel—she said he’s been there since before this part of Tenerife got fancy. I could smell sunscreen and something sweet from a bakery nearby. The hotels looked almost too perfect, but Marta told us how this whole strip used to be banana fields. Hard to imagine now with all the glass and palm trees.

We rattled down narrow roads toward a beach Marta called “one of the last wild ones.” I was expecting crowds or kiosks, but it was just sand, wind, and a tiny shrine tucked into the rocks. She explained some old religious story about miracles here—I didn’t catch every detail because a gust of salty air hit me right then and I got distracted by two kids chasing each other barefoot. The sun felt different on that side of the island, like it had more space to breathe.

Later we stopped in a fishing village where people actually still fix their nets on the street (I thought that only happened in movies). Marta pointed out her favorite restaurant for papas arrugadas—she swore by their mojo sauce. The smell of grilled fish drifted over from somewhere, and honestly I almost hopped off right then. We peeked at natural swimming pools carved into volcanic rock; some locals waved as they walked by with wet hair and towels slung over their shoulders.

The last stretch took us through Costa Adeje’s liveliest part—bars spilling music onto the street even in daylight, families laughing over ice cream, someone yelling “hola!” from a shop doorway. It was busy but not overwhelming; maybe because we were just passing through on this funny little tuk tuk. I keep thinking about that quiet beach though—how you can find these pockets of calm if you know who to ask.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Tenerife's south coast highlights

• Visit the Duke area luxury zone
• See a natural and virgin beach
• Explore traditional Canarian fisher village
• Drive through the island's nightlife area

Top questions

Is the Costa Adeje tuk tuk tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and transportation options are wheelchair accessible.

How many people can fit in one tuk tuk?

The tuk tuk has 6 seats facing each other; private tours are recommended for comfort.

Are infant seats or prams allowed on the tour?

Yes, specialized infant seats are available and infants can ride in prams or strollers.

Does the tour include pickup?

Yes, transportation to and from sights is included with your booking.

Can I request a guide in another language besides English or Spanish?

Other languages are possible if requested at least 24 hours before the tour.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup in Costa Adeje by eco-friendly tuk tuk with an English or Spanish-speaking guide (other languages available if arranged ahead), stops at luxury zones, wild beaches with local stories, traditional fishing villages for food tips, plus full accessibility for wheelchairs and strollers throughout.