The beaches of Tenerife are the perfect place to relax by the sea. The island is hospitable throughout the year. Tourists are attracted by: warm gentle sea, unusual black volcanic sand, golden sky at sunset. Kiting enthusiasts and surfers will appreciate the wind that picks up and blows up and the waves that crash into the beaches regardless of the wind. The island leaves no one indifferent: having arrived once, you want to come back here again.

Playa del Duque

Playa del Duque has a Blue Flag. This means that the rest here is not only comfortable, but also environmentally friendly. The peculiarity of Playa del Duque is grayish-yellow sand. This happened due to the fact that the black volcanic sand inherent in the coast was replaced for many years by imported yellow or white sand, which was mined nearby in the ocean. But it was not possible to completely get rid of the black sand, so the coast is covered with an unusual, grayish one. Playa del Duque is an elite resort. Vacationing here is expensive.

This beach is chosen by wealthy tourists who appreciate comfort and silence. Locals also like del Duque. They come here to relax on the weekends. The beaches are clean and there are rubbish bins. You can rent a parasol and a sun lounger. You can also have a bite to eat without leaving the beach: in the coastal zone there are cafes with cuisine for every taste. The ocean water is warm, children like to splash in the clear, gentle sea. And adults will not refuse to swim in the emerald water.

Playa Fanabe

This resort is preferred by people with average incomes. And the entire infrastructure is designed for them. There are many inexpensive hotels in the coastal zone that are ready to accept tourists with children. Elderly vacationers also willingly come to Playa Fanabe. The beach is covered with gray sand: the result of unsuccessful attempts to replace the original volcanic sand with imported one. But unlike Playa del Duque, there are no pure black places left here. Despite the democratic nature of the rest, the coastal strip is clean: there are litter bins everywhere, the sand is combed.

After swimming in the ocean, you can take a shower for free or use a paid service. But the toilet can only be visited for money. For the little ones, there are water rides that adults can also ride. Near the shore there are shops selling everything for a seaside holiday: swimwear, hats, glasses, umbrellas. Vacationers who prefer not to leave the beach until the evening can have a bite to eat in coastal cafes. It offers Spanish and European cuisine, some owners offer a children‘s menu.

Torvikas

Playa Fanabe flows smoothly into Playa Torviscas. These resorts do not have a clear distinction. Even the names are written with a separator: Playa Fanabe / Playa Torviscas. Their total length is 1 km, and their width is 60 m. This is the longest beach on the island. In the evening, tourists are expected by restaurants, bars, discos, which work until late. But just walking along the embankment, looking at the golden sunset is nice.

Playa de Troya

In the department of Costa Adeja, Playa de Troya is the noisiest and most democratic resort. Due to the huge number of cheap hotels, young people have become the main visitors. In fact, there are two beaches: Troy 1 and Troy 2. But they do not separate, they smoothly merge into one another. The place for a beach holiday stretches for 400 m, and the width in some places reaches 80 m. The infrastructure is ordinary: rental of sun loungers, shade canopies, toilet and shower on the beach. But all this is cheaper than in neighboring resorts.

There are no problems with food either: the village is full of cheap bars and restaurants. They work until late at night, some offer meals for children during the day. But still, it is impossible to call Playa de Troy a family one: it is too noisy and fun here. The ocean in the coastal strip is shallow and warm. But breakwaters practically do not protect bathing tourists from a big wave, so this place is not convenient for a passive beach holiday.

Playa la Pinta

Democratic place to stay. Tourists with different levels of income can easily find suitable accommodation. A feature of the resort is the presence of a small port, Puerto Colon. It is separated by a small breakwater and is intended for yachts and boats. This is what Playa la Pinta is interesting for tourists who want not only to sunbathe on the sand, but also to actively spend time.

Vacationers are offered:

But those who prefer a passive beach holiday will be satisfied. The coast is covered with imported yellow-gray sand. From the scorching sun, you can hide under shady canopies and umbrellas. And the child will splash for a long time in the warm gentle ocean: the bottom near the shore is gently sloping, the water warms up perfectly. The absence of waves is especially pleasing: the coastal strip is closed from the Atlantic, there are many cafes and bars on the coast. Some have a children‘s menu.

It is important to remember: the entrance to Playa la Pinta is free, but the rental of sunbeds, showers, and toilets are paid.

Some tourists believe that due to the proximity of the port, the water in the ocean is not very clean, and prefer to visit neighboring resorts. The main value of Playa la Pinta is the possibility of active water activities.

Playa del Bobo

Playa del Bobo is a small cozy beach. The territory is well-groomed: there are tanks for separate collection of garbage, the sand is clean. The entry into the sea is gentle, the bottom is also sandy. On the beach there is where to hide from the scorching sun (shady canopies are offered), wash off the salt after swimming (shower). The toilet is paid, quite clean. There is a frame for children: those who pass through it use the facilities free of charge.

There are no problems with food or a snack either: there are many bars and restaurants on the first line. The cuisine is different: European, Mediterranean, local. The freshest seafood attracts: mussels, octopus, squid, freshly caught fish. From entertainment – visiting bars, restaurants, walking along the coastline, watching the sunset and sunrise. Del Bobo is a place for those who prefer a quiet budget option for a vacation by the sea.

Playa Honda

Playa Honda is the mecca of surfers. The Atlantic is always raging here, so even a beginner can “catch a wave”. Equipment rental is located right on the beach, instructor services are offered for the inexperienced. the beach is pebbly, the entry into the water is steep and also made of pebbles.Besides, the constant excitement of the Atlantic interferes.

The infrastructure is also designed for lovers of active water sports: apart from bars and restaurants, there is no entertainment. It is not difficult to rent a hotel or apartment: housing is presented for every taste and budget. Playa Honda is a place where those who love surfing, rather than calm regular swimming, will have a pleasant vacation.

Playa del Camison

Playa del Camison pleasantly amazes with silence and comfort after the noisy village of Las Americas. You can spend a few hours here, or you can stay for the whole vacation.

Tourists like del Camison:

Calm quiet beach. Instead of volcanic sand, fine white sand is poured. Moreover, the entrance to the sea is also sandy and gentle.
The fact that the ocean is separated from the bay, where vacationers swim, by semicircular piers. Therefore, even during the roughness of the Atlantic, entry into the water is allowed.
Variety of entertainment. Lovers of passive lying on the sand and surfers will feel equally comfortable here. On the beach there is a rental of water equipment, beginners can take lessons from an instructor.
Well-groomed territory. Playa del Camison is very clean. Garbage is placed in different containers (pre-sorting). There are awnings, shower, toilet.
Housing for every taste and budget. On the first line are the most expensive hotels and apartments, further – cheaper.
A varied diet for every budget. You don't even need to leave the beach.
An opportunity to combine a beach holiday with a cultural one. To do this, you just have to walk a little towards Las Americas: here on Las Piramidas Street there is the Pyramid of Aron, a famous exhibition center. Performances and shows are presented here.
The opportunity to spend shopping when you get tired of passive rest. Not far from Las Piramidas, there is a quarter with boutiques. Fashionable models of clothes, footwear and accessories are offered.

Playa del Camison is an ideal place for those tourists who are used to planning their vacation on their own.

Playa Las Vista

Playa Las Vistas is one of the widest and longest beaches in Tenerife. Its length is several kilometers. This resort is full of life day and night. Numerous bars and restaurants are illuminated with neon advertising after dark and serve visitors until the morning. It is not a problem to rent a house here: the most expensive hotels and apartments are located on the first line, further rooms are cheaper. And finding a place to eat is easy enough: the main thing is to decide which cuisine of the world you want to try.

The sand on the beach is yellow-golden, fine and soft. Walking barefoot on it is a pleasure. Toddlers enjoy building castles and swimming pools while adults lounge in the shade. You can hide from the scorching sun under a canopy. There are showers and toilets. On the shore you can play beach football or volleyball: tourists are offered specialized sites, and equipment is rented. And for those who want to “catch the wave” – surfboards.

The bay of Playa Las Vistas is separated by breakwaters from the Atlantic Ocean, so the waves here do not bother swimmers much. And it's nice to enter the water: the bottom is sandy, it goes down smoothly. In the evening it is pleasant to stroll along the coast along the well-groomed promenade. Playa Las Vistas is a great place for outdoor activities. Tourists. Leading nocturnal lifestyle, too, will enjoy. It is important to consider: the entire service is presented in the high season, in the low season – the beach is deserted, there is practically no entertainment.

Playa de Los Cristianos

Playa de Los Cristianos smoothly turns into Playa Las Vistas. They have a common infrastructure: cleaning the territory, renting sun loungers, shady canopies, maintenance of showers, toilets. But, unlike Playa Las Vistas, this resort is a quiet, peaceful place. It was chosen by pensioners, tourists with children.

Los Cristianos attracts guests:

Silence and comfort. Nightlife is practically non-existent here.
port. It is easy to rent a yacht here and drive along the entire coast. Simpler entertainment is also widely represented: catamarans, bananas.
Close to an extinct volcano. Tourists climb to the top and admire the panorama of the resort.
Developed resort infrastructure: hotels for every taste and budget, there is always a bite to eat, the coast is clean and tidy, there are showers and toilets, sunshades.
An opportunity to visit a medieval village, admire the buildings of the 16th century.
Proximity to the airport: it is only 18 km away.
An opportunity to visit Las Americas, where there is excellent shopping and water parks for children.

Among the shortcomings: the proximity of the port. Unfortunately, fuel leaks pollute the water area; swimming in Los Cristianos is unpleasant. Many vacationers go swimming in nearby Las Vistas.

Playa de los Guios

A resort for people with an above-average income: hotels and apartments here are much more expensive than in other places in Tenerife. Actually, only a small part of the coast is allocated for swimming: it is cleared of boulders and large pebbles. But entering the water is not very convenient: stones interfere. The sand on the shore is natural, black, volcanic. For those who want to swim and sunbathe, there are sun loungers, sunshades. Toilet and shower are paid.

But people go to Playa de Los Guyos not to plunge into the waters of the Atlantic. Here is a unique mountain range of sheer cliffs. It protects the coast from strong winds. In addition, the rocks additionally heat the water. During strong waves, vacationers move to a natural pool on the ocean. The flowing lava solidified and formed a bowl that was filled with water.

The owners of the resort additionally strengthened the edges of the bowl: during a storm, the waves overflow through the fortification, but do not interfere much. Los Guyos has a port where tourists rent yachts, boats and travel along the coast of Tenerife. It is interesting to go along the excursion route to the Maska gorge. Night entertainment: bars, disco clubs are not here. But daytime bars and restaurants are plentiful. This resort is suitable for respectable couples.

Playa La Chica

Due to the level of unobtrusive service, La Chica is called the Russian Tenerife. Of course, there are sun loungers, a toilet and trash cans. In coastal eateries you can have a cheap meal. The rest is very uncomfortable. The main value of La Chica is the virgin black volcanic sand. At other resorts, it has already been replaced by a white, imported one. It is worth looking at it and going to rest in more equipped places. Swimming on La Chica is not very interesting: the beach is located near the fishing village, which has its own port. The water is contaminated with fuel. La Chica is worth a visit to get an idea of how the coast of the island was originally.

Playa de la Arena

Playa de la Arena rightfully bears the Blue Flag. This is an excellent, clean resort for families with children and those tourists who prefer peace and privacy combined with comfort and coziness.

The main advantages of La Arena:

Virgin volcanic sand. True, it is heated in the sun so that it is impossible to walk barefoot.
Proximity to Avenida Maritima. After driving off the road, the car enters a well-groomed free parking lot.
A beautiful view of the sheer cliffs that border the bay.
No high wave: thanks to the mall. But sometimes it is still very stormy.
Close to Teno Park. Tired of lying on the beach, you can go for a walk.
Developed infrastructure. Tourists are offered a sports ground, rental of water and beach equipment, rest rooms, showers, toilets, a special congress for wheelchair users, bars, restaurants.
In the high season, you can order deep-sea fishing with the preparation of trophies right on the yacht.
Along the coast there is a path for cycling and scooters.

When swimming in Playa La Arena, it should be borne in mind that the bottom is dotted with large and small boulders and drops steeply. It is uncomfortable for children to swim here, and it is dangerous when it is agitated.

Playa Punta Blanca

Punta Blanca is a place for surfers. There are great waves here, especially outside the high season. But the bottom is the foot of a reef of volcanic origin, so beginners should not play sports here. Punta Blanca is waiting for professionals. For swimming, this place is completely unsuitable: again, because of the constant waves.

Sunbathing is also not very pleasant: the shore is covered with pebbles, and rental of sunbeds and shady canopies is not provided. But the resort welcomes tourists hospitably: there is a shower, toilet, garbage cans, parking. Small eateries offer food at a moderate price. Rescuers will help those in an unpleasant situation. Punta Blanca is a place of rest for desperate professional athletes.

Playa de la Hakita

Playa de la Jaquita was renovated in 2015. Now it is a very attractive place for tourists:

The coast is strewn with natural black (volcanic) sand.
Waves rarely interfere with bathers.
Along the coast there are natural bowls formed by solidified lava. They are nice to “take a salt bath.”
Palm trees are planted along the coast: it's nice to take a walk in the shade when the heat gets tired. There are benches under the trees for tired tourists.
The territory is regularly cleaned: it is very clean here.
Tourists are offered to rent sun loungers, shady umbrellas.
After swimming, you can take a shower. The toilet is available, paid.
There is a lifeguard on the beach.
There are no problems with a snack: there are cafes and eateries near the recreation area.

A feature of the coastline is that the bottom quickly goes into the depths. When entering the water, be careful: there are large and small stones.

Playa de Alcala

Alcala is a small village in the department of Guia de Isora in Tenerife. The main occupation of the inhabitants is serving tourists, fishing, and agriculture. There is an excellent fish market where the catch of the day is sold. You can also buy the freshest products. Tourists are ready to accept several hotels of different stars. One of them, Gran Melia, has Europe's largest saltwater pool. In the coastal town of Alcala, there are several famous beaches in Tenerife: Playa Mendes and Playa de la Jaquita.

Playa Mendez

Mendez is protected from the waves of the violent Atlantic by natural cliffs. They formed a kind of pier, which covers the bay in a semicircle. The shore is strewn with pebbles, large and small. Walking on this beach without special shoes is impossible: it reduces the feet. But here it is not crowded, quiet and calm, even in the high season. You can get to Mendes on foot from the town of Alcala, so many tourists prefer solitude on a quiet coast. The entrance to the water is gentle, but the bottom is littered with pebbles. Therefore, swimming without bathing shoes is impossible. And you should take care of the shade yourself: the rental of sunbeds and umbrellas is not provided. There is also no rescue post.

playa san juan

San Juan rightfully holds the Blue Flag since 2012: it is one of the best children's beaches in Tenerife. The resort is located at a considerable distance from the developed tourist routes, but it is pleasant to relax in it:

The coast is strewn with white sand, sometimes mixed with medium and small pebbles.
A cozy bay is reliably protected from ocean waves by a pier.
Own port allows you to hire yachts for walks along the island coast.
Remoteness provides relatively low prices for apartments and hotels.
The descent into the water is smooth, gentle.
On the shore there are children's and sports grounds, a shower, a toilet, shady awnings, sunbeds.
Rescue services monitor safety.
Along the coastline there is a path lined with palm trees for a promenade. On it ride bicycles, scooters and roller skates.
Coastal restaurants serve fish and seafood dishes.

Evening life at the resort is available, but it does not interfere with a relaxing holiday.

Playa de Ahabo

And in 2012, the municipality of Callao Salvaje carried out the reconstruction of part of the wild coast. Now it is a small cozy beach where it is pleasant to spend a few hours. The coast is covered with gray sand, the entry into the water is gentle, there are no pitfalls. On both sides, the bay is closed from the winds by low cliffs. Vacationers are offered sunbeds, sunshades, food in small eateries on the beach. An advantage that auto travelers appreciate is a wide and free parking lot. The territory is regularly cleaned, there are tanks for separate collection of garbage. It is nice to relax here with kids: the ocean is almost always calm.

Playa de La Enramada

Playa de la Enramada is located near Playa de Fañabe. Its development is associated with the construction of hotels in the city. Initially, the coast was not particularly attractive for bathers: stones, pebbles, in some places volcanic sand. Therefore, the municipality cleared the coastal strip from large boulders, replaced the black sand with the one extracted from the bottom of the Atlantic. At the same time, large stones were crushed and poured onto the vacated territory.

At the same time, the infrastructure was developed:

There are no problems with food: there are bars and restaurants in the coastal zone. Tired of the sun and the ocean, tourists can visit the cultural sites in Adeje.

Playa La Tejita

La Tejita is called Red Mountain Beach. And this is quite justified: the soil near the resort is colored: a mixture of black volcanic sand, yellow, which is brought by the winds from the Sahara, and red, which occurs in the process of weathering. A feature of the resort is that there is no artificial or natural pier, so there is always surf on the coastline. Swim here only those who confidently float on the water. But the air and water temperatures in winter and summer differ by only 5 degrees, so you can swim all year round.

The constant wave attracts surfers, beginners and experienced alike. The municipality has perfectly equipped the territory: La Tejita has a Blue Flag. Tourists are offered sun loungers, awnings, showers, toilets. You can have a bite to eat in coastal cafes and bars. Lifeguards supervise water safety. Tourists arriving by car can leave the car in the parking lot. The wide and spacious beach attracts nudists. Moreover, here a separate territory is not allocated for them: they sunbathe along with the rest of the holidaymakers.

Playa del Medano

This urban beach is ideal for surfing and kiting. It is not protected from the winds and is not closed from the waves of the ocean, so you can always “catch a wave” here. The coast is covered with a thick layer of dark sand, the entry into the ocean is gentle, but swimming is unsafe due to constant waves. Therefore, children should swim only under the supervision of adults. The resort offers tourists a developed infrastructure: toilets, showers, fountains for washing feet, changing cabins, shady awnings and sunbeds.

Apartments and hotels are presented for every taste and budget. And there are no problems with food: there are many restaurants and bars in the coastal zone. But there is no vibrant nightlife in the resort: Del Medano offers active sports or a relaxing beach holiday for excellent swimmers. The resort holds stages of the World Cup in kiting and surfing and the championships of Spain. Fans of these species should come here at this time and look at the skill of the athletes.

Playa Leocadio Machado

This beach attracts surfers from all over the world: the wind raises the waves here for 300 days out of 360. An ideal place to “catch the wave.” But there are all conditions for a passive beach holiday: shady canopies, sunbeds for rent, shower, toilet, garbage cans. Eateries and bars offer food at quite budget prices. The safety of vacationers is monitored by a special lifeguard service.

The coast is strewn with fine gray sand, the water is frequent and clear. But tourists who come to swim in the ocean should be prepared for the fact that they will not be able to swim because of the rampant elements. And the kids have nothing special to do: the stormy Atlantic in this place is not very hospitable. Fans of actively spending evenings and having fun all night long will hardly like Leokadio Medano: bars and restaurants stop working at night. This place is wonderful for those who are looking for walls and pipes in the ocean: the Atlantic, together with the winds, creates enough of them.

Playa Las Gaietas

This is the southernmost resort of Tenerife. And a place for diving enthusiasts. Here the bottom of the ocean is heavily indented, there are many caves and grottoes that swimmers inspect. The inhabitants of the village are engaged in fishing, so there is a fish market where you can buy fresh seafood. Once a week, a fair of agricultural products is organized. Las Gaietas is famous for its excellent fish restaurants and budget apartments. It is noteworthy that gastronomic tourism is developed in a small village.

The coastline is strewn with gray sand, sometimes mixed with small or medium pebbles. Tourists are offered sun loungers, sun umbrellas, showers, toilets. Garbage is collected in bins. The order on the shore is monitored by the police, safety in the ocean – by rescuers. The entry into the ocean is steep, the shore drops sharply, so kids should swim here only when accompanied by adults. Along the coast there is a promenade lined with palm trees. Tired of the sun, it is pleasant to take a walk in the shade.

Playa Montaña Amaria

Montana Amaria is a wild beach that attracts divers. There is a heavily indented bottom, when diving, swimmers inspect the Goths, caves and rocks overgrown with colored algae. There are no amenities on the beach, and it is difficult to move along a narrow strip of rocky shore. But you can find a place to put an umbrella and spread a rug. Entry into the water is inconvenient: the coast breaks off abruptly, the bottom is strewn with boulders and small pebbles. You have to go down the stairs to the ocean.

But due to the fact that the bay is closed from the winds by rocks, there are no waves in it, scuba diving is comfortable. Winds and waves have worked on the coast for centuries. The rocks here have an unusual shape, so they were declared a natural monument. It is worth coming here to admire the unique object.

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Playa de las Teresitas

This resort was created by the people of the village of San Andres. Until 1973, there was an absolutely wild stretch of coast, exposed to winds and waves. Its advantages are flat relief and unusual width. The volcanic sand was replaced by yellowish sand brought from the Sahara. So that the waves of the ocean do not disturb tourists, a dam was built here. The water area became calm, and at the same time the water temperature rose by several degrees at once.

A promenade was built along the coast lined with palm trees brought from the Canary Islands. Plants have taken root, now they provide shade, protect walkers from the heat. Children love rollerblading, scooters and bicycles here. There are benches for parents. On the shore, tourists are offered sunbeds, sunshades. There are showers and toilets. Rescuers monitor the safety of vacationers. Those who want to have a bite without leaving the beach can go to one of the coastal restaurants.

Playa Hardin

This beach periodically receives the Blue Flag, but also periodically gives it away. The peculiarity of Hardin is that he is completely created by human hands:

Cesar Manric designed the project. Work on it began in 1993. The price of the work is 2,000,000,000 pesetas.
A pier was built to protect the shore from the waves.
In order not to spoil the appearance, the breakwater was half immersed in water.
The coast was cleared and divided into 3 parts: Charcon, El Castillo, Punta Brava. For this, natural rocks were used.
A garden was planted close to the bathing place. It grows palm trees, coconuts, bananas.
To complete the picture, Lori Park was placed in the garden. Here you can see a huge collection of parrots.
The park is complemented by an aquarium with tropical fish.

The infrastructure on the coast is developed. Tourists are offered sun loungers, shady awnings, changing cabins, rental of beach equipment. Security is monitored by lifeguards and police. A special entrance to the shore has been built for the disabled.

Playa de Martianez

This is a very interesting resort. The natural beach was slightly expanded, divided into 2 parts and ennobled. It turned out 2 beaches with different characteristics, located side by side:

North, which is protected from the waves by a breakwater and intended for swimming. The sand is black, natural. Sometimes there are small and medium pebbles.
South, which is not protected from the violence of the Atlantic by any structures. Here there are such waves that attract surfers from all over the world. The advantage is that the coastline is free from dangerous underwater and surface rocks: it is quite safe to study here.

All conditions for a comfortable stay have been created for vacationers: there are showers, toilets, changing cabins, garbage cans. You can have a bite to eat in numerous cafes and bars located on the coast. The safety of vacationers is ensured by beach security. Lifeguards are watching the swimmers. De Martianez is a great place for active (sports) and passive recreation.

Playa del Boyuyo

Charming but treacherous, Del Boyuyo is off the beaten track. You can get here by car, which will have to be left at the restaurant in the parking lot. And you have to walk down to the beach. Part of the path will pass in the shade of banana plantations, and part – along a rocky steep descent. But the work will pay off with more than stunning views on a secluded shore. High and low cliffs bizarrely protrude from the water, waves hissingly run up to the shore and sort out black grains of sand.

But swimming here is not safe: there are undercurrents in the bay that change direction depending on the time of the tides. On the surface, the water is absolutely calm. Therefore, children should not be allowed to swim without adults. You should take care of sun protection yourself: the rental of sunbeds and umbrellas is limited. And food is a problem: a hungry tourist will have to return to the village. Del Boyuyo is a great place to spend a few hours enjoying the beauty of Tenerife.

Playa San Telmo

Small beach in the north of the island. The beach is covered with pebbles mixed with black volcanic sand. The bay is heavily indented, so there are practically no waves here. The entrance to the ocean is gentle, without pitfalls. The infrastructure is developed: tourists are offered sunbeds, umbrellas, showers, toilets. The security of the guests is ensured by the police. There are no problems with food either: nearby bars and restaurants offer local and European cuisine. Those tourists who get tired of the Atlantic should visit the artificial pool – Lake Martianes. It is nearby.