Costa Adeje, Tenerife - A Place in the Sun

Costa Adeje, Tenerife Laura Hamilton

Former firefighter Paul and partner Julia can’t wait to buy a holiday home on Tenerife, where they plan to spend up to half the year. Both are keen runners, having competed in marathons and triathlons, and love Costa Adeje in the south of the island because of the great outdoor lifestyle it offers, so they’ve asked Laura Hamilton to help find them a property with a pool, and enough space for their family to visit. For their £180,000 budget, Laura’s got 5 great options, which she thinks fits the bill, but will any impress our sporty couple enough to have them racing to put in an offer?

Costa Adeje

About the area

 A four and a half hour flight from the UK takes you to Costa Adeje, in southwestern Tenerife, off the west coast of Africa. Costa Adeje is one of the newest resorts on the island. Its population has grown from 14,000 to over 45,000 in the last 20 years, with more than half of the workforce employed in tourism. An influx of fine dining restaurants, luxury spas and hotels as well as countless watersports on offer have made this area a very desirable location both to visit on holiday and to buy, attracting all sorts of travellers, from those who simply want to sunbathe, to golfers, and those who enjoy whale watching. Nearly 50% of the population are foreign residents, mainly Italians and Brits.

Property 1

Two-bed apartment in Torviscas

This property has a fabulous, spacious balcony, with far reaching sea views. Inside is a bright lounge diner which is open to the kitchen The master bedroom has built in wardrobes, and there’s a second double bedroom, and a bathroom. See more from the agent here.

Valued at £179,487 at the time of filming.

Property 2

Two-bed triplex in Callao Salvaje

This property comes with a fabulous communal pool, as well as a private roof terrace, with an outdoor shower, and fantastic views. It has a separate kitchen, a utility room, a toilet and a spacious lounge with stairs up to the roof terrace and down to the two double bedrooms, and the bathroom. It is being sold furnished and is on a complex of 330 properties, but despite its size and great popularity (due to its proximity to the beach) it is very quiet. See more from the agent here.

Valued at £166,666 at the time of filming.

Property 3

Two-bed penthouse in Callao Salvaje

As well as a communal pool this property has a long covered balcony to the back, and a huge roof terrace with sea views. The rest of the accommodation is all on one floor. There’s an open plan kitchen, lounge, diner, two double bedrooms, one with access onto the balcony and a family bathroom. It is being sold furnished and is a 20 minute walk from the beach. Visit the estate agent's website here.

Valued at £179,487 at the time of filming.

Property 4

Two bed apartment in Torviscas

This property has a communal pool and a balcony with fabulous mountain views. It has an open plan living, dining area and kitchen. There’s also a large main bedroom, a second smaller bedroom, and a bathroom. Visit the estate agent's website here.

Valued at £151,282 at the time of filming.

Property 5

Two-bed apartment in Torviscas

As well as a communal pool, this property has a spacious roof terrace with stunning views of the sea. Inside is a bright open plan kitchen lounge diner. It has a large main bedroom, a second double bedroom and a bathroom. The complex is just a 36 minute walk to the beach. See more from the agent here.

Valued at £170,085 at the time of filming.

Hot property

Four-bed apartment in Las Terrazas

This stunning four bedroom property is built in an exclusive complex and has panoramic views over the championship golf course. The complex has a whole host of facilities including seven tennis courts, personal training and beauty treatments. Owners buy these apartments but can only spend max six months of the year in them. The rest of the time they are rented out to holiday makers so are perfect for buyers looking for a holiday home and investment. A management company handles all the rental reservations and services here. See more from the estate agent here.

Valued at £1,965,812 at the time of filming.