El Platillo Volante
About
Found on Tenerife, El Platillo Volante sits at Villalba Hervás, 11, 38002 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, in the island's capital. Reaching it from the main resorts and towns is straightforward: Santa Cruz, La Laguna, Costa Adeje, Playa de las Américas, Los Cristianos, Puerto de la Cruz, El Médano and Los Gigantes all connect to the capital by road.
This is a bar, and its reputation rests on that role in the city's social life. With 4.3 out of 5 across 355 reviews, the venue has drawn a steady following that reflects its standing among Santa Cruz drinking spots. The Instagram account at https://instagram.com/elplatillodt?igshid=NzZlODBkYWE4Ng== carries the venue's own updates.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife is the island's capital, a port city on the north-east coast with a compact centre that suits an evening out. Visitors based in the southern resorts can reach it by car or bus, and the city's own neighbourhoods offer plenty to combine with a visit.
Canarian cooking is built around fresh seafood, goat cheese and papas arrugadas served with mojo sauce, and the alisios trade winds keep temperatures moderate while Saharan dust sometimes arrives in a calima. Summer from June to September is the hottest and busiest season, and whales, dolphins and sea turtles live in the surrounding waters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of business is El Platillo Volante?
El Platillo Volante is a bar in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Its Instagram page, at https://instagram.com/elplatillodt?igshid=NzZlODBkYWE4Ng==, is where the bar shares its latest updates. As a bar on Tenerife, it fits into the island's lively scene of places to eat and drink.
What should first-time visitors expect at El Platillo Volante?
First-time visitors to El Platillo Volante will find a bar in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, in the Canary Islands. The island's trade winds, known as the alisios, keep temperatures moderate, so evenings out are comfortable for much of the year. Canarian cooking is built around fresh seafood, goat cheese, and papas arrugadas served with mojo sauce, which gives a sense of the local food culture around the bar.
Where is El Platillo Volante located on Tenerife?
El Platillo Volante sits at Villalba Hervás, 11, 38002 Santa Cruz de Tenerife. That puts it in the island's capital, a city on the north-eastern coast. The address is in the heart of Santa Cruz, within easy walking distance of the city's main streets.
How do visitors rate El Platillo Volante?
El Platillo Volante holds a rating of 4.3 out of 5 from 355 reviews. That score reflects a solid following among visitors to this Santa Cruz de Tenerife bar. The review count of 355 shows it draws a steady stream of customers.
Is El Platillo Volante easy to reach from the main resorts or towns on Tenerife?
El Platillo Volante is in Santa Cruz, which is well connected to other towns on the island such as La Laguna, Puerto de la Cruz, Costa Adeje, Playa de las Américas, Los Cristianos, El Médano and Los Gigantes. Visitors based in those resorts can reach the capital by road. Santa Cruz itself is the island's main city, so it serves as a natural hub for exploring Tenerife.
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