Costa del Silencio and Golf del Sur sit closer to Tenerife South Airport than almost anywhere else on the island — which makes this one of the shortest, easiest transfers you’ll find, and a genuinely practical choice if you’re landing late or leaving early.
This guide covers the quick version: distance and drive time, every way to get there compared, simple directions, parking, and what’s waiting once you arrive in this quieter corner of the south.
Tenerife South Airport (TFS) to Costa del Silencio / Golf del Sur is about 8–10 km and 10–15 minutes by car — one of the closest resort transfers on the island, on quiet, easy roads with no motorway required for part of the route. A taxi costs roughly €15–€22, making it one of the cheapest airport runs in the south. Because the area is quieter and more spread out than the bigger resorts further along the coast, having a car from day one makes daily life here noticeably easier.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| 📏 Distance | ~8–10 km |
| ⏱️ Drive time | ~10–15 minutes |
| 🛣️ Main road | TF-1 motorway, short stretch, then local access roads |
| 🚦 Difficulty | Very easy — one of the shortest transfers on the island |
| 🚕 Taxi cost | ~€15–€22 |
| 🚌 Bus | TITSA guaguas connect the area, though less frequently than the bigger resorts |
Being this close to the airport is one of the area’s quiet selling points — see our car hire in Costa del Silencio & Golf del Sur guide for why it’s a favourite with golfers and long-stay visitors alike.
Driving from TFS to Costa del Silencio: Step by Step
- 🅿️ Collect your car at the airport — see our Tenerife South Airport car rental guide.
- 🛣️ Join the TF-1 motorway briefly, heading southwest.
- ➡️ Take the first southbound exit toward Costa del Silencio / Golf del Sur — it comes up well before the exits for Los Cristianos.
- ✨ Follow the local access roads down toward the coast; Golf del Sur’s marina and golf courses are signposted separately from central Costa del Silencio.
- 📍 Arrive in around 10–15 minutes — often the fastest resort transfer in the south.
⚠️ Drive on the right: Spain drives on the right, so take the first junction slowly if it’s your first time driving here. Our driving in Tenerife guide covers the basics before you set off.
The 4 Ways to Get There — Compared
| Option | Cost | Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Hire car | From ~€15–€25/day | ~10–15 min | Daily life in a spread-out area, day trips |
| 🚕 Taxi | ~€15–€22 | ~10–15 min | One of the cheapest short hops on the island |
| 🚌 Bus (guagua) | A few euros | ~25–35 min | Budget travel, less frequent than bigger resorts |
| 🚐 Pre-booked transfer | Varies | ~12–18 min | Groups, fixed price, no planning |
The honest verdict: the transfer itself is cheap enough by taxi that cost isn’t the deciding factor here. What tips it toward a hire car is the area’s layout — Costa del Silencio and Golf del Sur are more spread out and residential than the bigger resorts, so a car makes restaurants, the marina, and the golf courses far easier to reach without relying on infrequent buses. Prefer the quieter, closer-to-airport option? See our Costa del Silencio car hire guide for that side of the south.
Arriving in Costa del Silencio & Golf del Sur: What to Expect
This is one of the quieter, more residential corners of the south — a deliberate contrast to the bigger resorts further along the coast:
| Feature | What to Know |
|---|---|
| 🏌️ Golf | Several courses around Golf del Sur, a big draw for repeat visitors |
| ⛵ Marina | Golf del Sur’s small marina, calmer than the larger southern harbours |
| 🏖️ Beaches | Smaller, quieter stretches than Los Cristianos or Las Américas |
| 🍽️ Dining | A mix of local, low-key restaurants, especially around Playa de las Galletas |
| 👫 Vibe | Residential and calm — built for longer stays, not nightlife |
For the area-by-area breakdown of where to base yourself within this stretch, our car hire in Costa del Silencio & Golf del Sur guide covers Ten-Bel, Golf del Sur, Playa de las Galletas and San Blas individually.
Parking Near the Airport Resorts
Parking here is some of the easiest in the south — wide residential streets and generally available free spaces, a contrast to the tighter zones around busier resorts further along the coast. The standard island rules still apply: blue lines for paid parking, white for free, yellow for no parking — see our parking in Tenerife guide for the full system.
Onward Drives from Costa del Silencio
Being close to the airport doesn’t mean being cut off from the rest of the island — if anything, the TF-1 access here makes day trips in both directions easy:
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| Day Trip | Roughly | Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| 🦐 Los Abrigos | ~10 min | Fresh seafood by a working harbour |
| 🏖️ Los Cristianos / Las Américas | ~15–20 min | Bigger beaches and nightlife, if you want a change of pace |
| ⛰️ El Médano | ~15–20 min | Windsurfing beaches, laid-back town |
| 🌋 Teide National Park | ~1–1.5 hrs | Spain’s highest peak |
| 🌊 Los Gigantes | ~50–60 min | Sea cliffs on the west coast |
Plan further afield with our guides to driving to Teide and the 7-day Tenerife road trip itinerary.
Making the Most of Costa del Silencio by Car
The area’s biggest advantage is exactly what makes it quiet: it’s a little apart from the busiest tourist strips, so a car turns that separation into an asset rather than an inconvenience. A short drive gets you fresh fish at Los Abrigos, a livelier evening in Los Cristianos if you want one, or a round of golf across several nearby courses without needing to base yourself directly on one. For an area built around longer, calmer stays, having your own car from the airport onward removes the one real friction point — everything else about Costa del Silencio is already set up for an easy trip.
💡 Quick Tips for the Transfer
- ⛽ Fuel policy: aim for Full-to-Full — our petrol & fuel policy guide explains why it saves money.
- 🛡️ Insurance: check your excess before driving off — see the car hire insurance guide.
- 💰 Save on the car: book ahead for the best rate — our cheap car hire guide shows how.
- 📸 Photograph the car at pickup before leaving the airport.
TFS → Costa del Silencio Checklist
- 🚗 Pick your transport — a hire car pays off here even on a short, cheap transfer, given how spread out the area is.
- 🛣️ Know the route — brief TF-1 stretch, then local access roads southbound.
- 🇪🇸 Drive on the right and take it slow on the first junction.
- 🅿️ Enjoy the easier parking — one of the calmer parts of the south for this.
- ⛽ Check your fuel policy and excess at pickup.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Costa del Silencio from Tenerife South Airport? About 8–10 km, or roughly 10–15 minutes by car — one of the shortest resort transfers on the island.
How much is a taxi from Tenerife South Airport to Costa del Silencio? Typically around €15–€22, among the cheapest airport taxi fares in the south, given the short distance.
Is there a bus from the airport to Costa del Silencio or Golf del Sur? Yes, TITSA buses connect the area, though services run less frequently than to the larger resorts like Los Cristianos or Playa de las Américas.
Do I need a car if I’m staying in Costa del Silencio or Golf del Sur? It helps more here than in the bigger resorts, since the area is more spread out and residential, with fewer things within an easy walk than in Los Cristianos or Playa de las Américas.
Is parking easy in Costa del Silencio? Yes — it’s one of the easier areas in the south, with wide residential streets and generally available free parking, especially compared with busier resorts further along the coast.
Is Costa del Silencio a good base for day trips? Yes. Its position near the TF-1 makes both the western sights and destinations like El Médano and Los Abrigos easy, and Teide is a similar drive time from here as from most southern resorts.
How does Costa del Silencio compare to Los Cristianos for a first stay? Costa del Silencio is quieter, more residential, and closer to the airport; Los Cristianos is livelier, more central, and better connected by bus and ferry. Both offer easy, short airport transfers.
Welcome to the Quiet South
The trip from TFS to Costa del Silencio and Golf del Sur is about as short and simple as airport transfers get on this island — ideal if you want to be settled in fast, especially on a late arrival. Sort your car in advance and the rest of your stay in this calmer corner of the south falls into place easily.
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