
La Escafandra (Be the Ocean)
Tenerife
Google 5/5 (206 reviews)
131 m away
Tenerife · Canary Islands · Atlantic
A sheltered bay, a sea-facing terrace and the Atlantic only a few metres away: Playalaseras.com keeps the focus agreeably close to the water.
You are looking at a compact second-floor studio on the coast of Fasnia, in southern Tenerife, built around the simple pleasures of sea views, outdoor space and self-catering. The setting is away from the bustle of mass tourism, with a large terrace where you can sit outside and watch the bay rather than another corridor of hotel rooms.
The arrangement suits a diver who prefers an independent base to a full-service resort. You have a bedroom area, a living room, an equipped kitchen and a private bathroom, with air conditioning for the warmer part of the day and Wi-Fi for the practical business of checking the next forecast.
The address is in Las Eras, within Fasnia, right on the seafront and only a few metres from Las Eras beach. The beach is a sheltered bay with a sandy shore, and the terrace looks across the sea and beach. That is the geography in plain terms: water first, town second.
Fasnia town centre is around 3 miles away. Las Carretas beach is about 0.3 miles from the studio, while Playa Honda is roughly 0.4 miles away; El Médano and La Tejita are also within reach for a change of coastline. Mount Teide is around 31 miles away, giving you a substantial inland outing when the sea is not on the agenda.
The property sits near kilometre 36 of the TF-1 motorway and is about 14 miles from Tenerife South Airport. A car makes the surrounding beaches and inland sights considerably easier to reach, and free parking is available on site.

The accommodation is arranged as a studio rather than a conventional hotel room, so the useful question is whether you want your own base for the day rather than a room built around hotel services. The separate bedroom area and living room give you somewhere to sit, while the kitchen lets you organise meals around your diving schedule instead of a fixed dining timetable.
The kitchen is equipped with an oven and microwave. Towels and bed linen are provided, and the private bathroom has a walk-in shower — a practical detail when you return wanting to rinse off salt and get on with the evening. There is also a flat-screen television and free Wi-Fi.
The terrace is the main extra space: about 30 square metres, with sea and beach views. Air conditioning is available for recovery after a warm day outside, while the second-floor position puts the emphasis on looking out over the bay. For a couple, the double-bed apartment is the straightforward choice; the studio layout keeps the sleeping and living areas within one compact base.
This is a kitchen-led stay. The equipped kitchen, including an oven and microwave, gives you the freedom to prepare breakfast before heading out, make something simple when you return, or keep the evening entirely on your own timetable.
There is a terrace and a kitchen. For a diving trip, that can work neatly: shop for what you want, eat when you want, and leave the day open rather than arranging it around a dining room.

The large terrace is made for the low-effort version of a non-diving afternoon: sit down, take in the sea and let the day lose some speed. Outdoor furniture, a sun terrace and a picnic area give you several ways to stay outside without turning relaxation into an organised activity.
Walking and hiking are available nearby, and fishing is also listed among the leisure options. The beaches around Las Eras, Las Carretas and Playa Honda add easy alternatives when you want to leave the terrace and feel sand under your feet.
This is a useful base for a couple who would rather choose between a short outing and doing absolutely nothing. The property also includes family accommodation, although the overall format remains that of a small, independent studio rather than a resort built around a programme of activities.
Your last day stays dry: no diving in the 18-24 hours before a flight, the perfect window to see the destination from another angle.
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The property is non-smoking throughout and has air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, outdoor furniture and free on-site parking. A 24-hour reception is available, which helps with the practical side of arriving or returning late, while the stated check-in time is 21:00 and check-out is at 12:00.
Tenerife South Airport is about 14 miles away, and the TF-1 motorway junction near kilometre 36 provides the main road connection. The location is particularly convenient if you are driving between coastal sites, beaches and inland attractions rather than staying within one resort complex.
Electricity follows the 230-volt European standard, with Type C and Type F sockets. The accommodation accepts guests under 18 only when they are not staying alone, so younger travellers need an accompanying adult.
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Mandatory gala dinner fees may apply at Spain hotels. Guests should contact the hotel directly for more information.
The hotel does not accept children under 18 years of age staying alone.
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