BEACHES TO ENJOY ALL YEAR ROUND

The first thing you want to do when you land in Tenerife is to go to the beach. The exceptional climate with long and sunny days and a year-round temperature between 19 and 25 degrees Celsius represents eternal spring that tempts you to put on your swimsuit right after arrival.

Endlessly long stretches of white sand to spend your free time on the shore of turquoise sea, beautiful virgin coves for sunbathing in the middle of wild nature, practical family beaches with all kinds of services and lifeguard supervision to enjoy your holiday in complete peace, or busy urban coves with shops. You just have to choose the one that best suits your plans and forget about everything else.

Beaches in the ADEJE area

Playa del DUQUE

A day at the beach and shopping

With its incredibly turquoise water and golden sand, Duque Beach is the perfect place for a family day out. Located in the tourist area of Costa Adeje on the south of Tenerife, it is surrounded by a promenade that connects it to more than eight nearby beaches. It also boasts some of the most luxurious hotels on the Canary Islands. While children enjoy building sandcastles, adults can go shopping in the nearby high-end stores. There are also many bars and restaurants offering great gastronomic options.

Beautiful sunsets

Duque Beach offers all the necessary amenities for the comfort of its visitors, and the blue flag badge guarantees excellent water quality and services. Visitors have access to showers, toilets and changing rooms, as well as the rental of sun loungers and umbrellas. Parking is available just a few meters from the beach for a more comfortable and pleasant stay. Walking during beautiful sunsets has a special charm and evokes a true sense of relaxation. It is the perfect destination for sun and sea lovers, close to a top tourist center.

Playa LAS VISTAS

Easily accessible beach

The Las Vistas beach is located in the town of Los Cristianos on the south of Tenerife island. Thanks to the quality of local services, it has been awarded the blue flag several times by the Foundation for Environmental Education. The beach has fine light sand and is accessible for wheelchairs and strollers. Showers and toilets are also available. The calm local sea is ideal for the little ones to play in the water and on the sand all day, and parents can enjoy peace of mind with the local lifeguard team.

Entertainment and leisure activities for all age groups on the beach

On the almost one-kilometer-long Las Vistas beach, you can enjoy clean sea and long sun walks throughout the year. Thanks to various leisure activities and a range of refreshment stands where you can quench your thirst, it is one of the most popular beaches on the south of the island among tourists and locals. Your ideal holiday day will be complemented by a busy street with shops, restaurants, and terraces near the beach.

Playa SAN JUAN

Calm waters protected from wind and waves

Located in the town of Guía de Isora on the west of the island of Tenerife, San Juan Beach is visited by tourists and local residents alike for its calm waters protected from wind and waves, thanks to its proximity to the fishing port and breakwater. It is situated in a suburban area that offers peace and quiet. This popular beach is the ideal place for anyone who wants to enjoy a day of relaxation in any season. Nearby, there is a promenade full of cafes and restaurants where you can taste local seafood cuisine.

Ideal for the whole family

Since 2012, San Juan Beach has been awarded the blue flag due to its dark sand, transparent calm water, and all available services and facilities. Visitors to San Juan Beach can rent umbrellas and hammocks. There is also a car park, toilets, showers, wheelchair access for people with reduced mobility, and other services. There is also a tourist information center where you can find all the necessary information about the area and the whole island.

Playa FAŇABE

Comfortable beach for the whole family

The Fañabé beach is located in the resort town of Costa Adeje on the south of Tenerife island. There are various services available, making this beach ideal for the whole family. Everything is designed for the comfort of both adults and children, from access adapted for strollers, to seaside restaurants that lead directly to the beach. A team of lifeguards ensures the safety of swimmers throughout the year.

Fine sand and calm waters in the Costa Adeje resort

As it is a beach with clean and calm waters and fine sand, it is perfect for adults to relax while children enjoy building sandcastles or splashing around on the shore. Fañabé beach offers sun loungers and umbrellas, as well as changing rooms with toilets and showers, making your sunbathing even more comfortable.

Beaches around LOS GIGANTES

Playa de los GUIOS

Playa Los Guíos is a beach located on the west coast of the island, in the last inhabited coastal town in the area, Los Acantilados de Los Gigantes.

The most impressive thing about Los Guíos beach is undoubtedly the fantastic view of the majestic cliffs. Contemplating them will not leave you indifferent. It is worth spending some time sitting on the beach, admiring the beauty and whims of nature that have shaped this area of ​​the island of Tenerife. The beach has brown sand.

The sea in this area of ​​the island (the west coast) is usually calm and without strong winds, and swimmers are usually not at risk. The beach is also partially protected by the Los Gigantes fishing port and the cliffs themselves. However, you should always be aware of the sea conditions and the color of the flag flying on the beach.

Playa Los Guíos is one of the thirteen beaches in Tenerife that has been awarded the Blue Flag, ensuring high water quality. In addition to the aforementioned lifeguard services, it also has showers and foot baths, parking for disabled people.

La ARENA Beach

Beach with black volcanic sand on the west coast of Tenerife

Located in the center of the small tourist resort of Puerto de Santiago, La Arena beach is situated on the west coast of Tenerife. The black sand not only provides a beautiful contrast with the white foam on the shore, but it also absorbs sunlight more easily. As a result, it is a warm beach that promises pleasant temperatures throughout the year. The volcanic rocks on its sides are ideal for snorkeling or diving without equipment, allowing you to discover the marine life in the area.

Small urban beach with all amenities

La Arena beach is a small urban beach with a taxi stop and good connections to the local bus network. As there is a wide street next to the beach, there are plenty of shops and refreshment facilities nearby, including a restaurant right on the beach. It is a beach with good accessibility, equipped with ramps and walkways. Lifeguard services, showers, and umbrella rentals are available. However, if you want to rent a sun lounger, it is worth arriving early, as the best ones are usually occupied early in the morning.

Playa ABAMA

Amazing sunsets

Abama Beach is a tomato-shaped cove with golden sand and calm turquoise waters. It is located in Guía de Isora, in the south of Tenerife, very close to one of the most luxurious hotels on the island. A small and quiet beach, ideal for relaxation, rest, and beautiful sunsets with a view of La Gomera island on the horizon. You can purchase drinks and refreshments at the beach bar, making your day even more perfect. Enjoy the pleasant atmosphere, great walks, and stunning views.

Tomato bay, peaceful and safe

This tomato-shaped cove with golden sand is one of the most beautiful on Tenerife. It is located at the foot of a cliff, where there are banana plantations, creating a beautiful contrast. Abama Beach is very safe for children, who can enjoy swimming and playing with sand on the shore. There is a nearby parking lot where you can leave your vehicle and comfortably come down the stairs to the beach.

Beaches outside of the South of the island.

Playa LAS TERESITAS

Family beach in Santa Cruz de Tenerife

The Las Teresitas beach is located in the northeast of Tenerife, near the center of the city of Santa Cruz. It is about a kilometer and a half long. The beach is protected from waves by a breakwater and, thanks to the calm sea, it resembles a pool. Children can safely play on the shore or learn to swim with their parents in the vast areas where they can touch the bottom.

Snack stalls on the sandy beach

The beach is adorned with palm trees and trees, in the shade of which children can play in the yellow sand all day, build castles and dig holes. There are showers, toilets, and changing rooms available on the beach, as well as several stalls where you can buy refreshments and drinks. A team of lifeguards ensures the safety of visitors. Public transport and a spacious parking lot are also available here.

Playa JARDIN

A beach designed by César Manrique

In the tourist resort of Puerto de la Cruz, located in the north of Tenerife, you can find Playa Jardín, one of the most famous beaches in the area. It was designed in the 1990s by the famous Canarian artist, César Manrique, to ensure visitors can have a good rest. The access to the beach through gardens with native flora, walking along paths between stone walls and waterfalls, is an initiation journey to a day full of relaxation on the beach with all the necessary services and stunning views of the Teide volcano.

Three urban coves with black sand in Puerto de la Cruz

Playa Jardín is an urban beach with black sand, divided into three sections: Playa del Castillo, Playa del Charcón, and Playa de Punta Brava. The beach is equipped with a lateral breakwater that protects it from waves. However, you can also find open areas suitable for surfing. The beach promenade connects it with gardens, playgrounds, terraces, cafés, and a gazebo where music performances take place. It also offers rental of umbrellas and sunbeds, showers, changing rooms, and access for people with reduced mobility.

Playa de la TEJITA

A peaceful beach near the Montaña Roja

nature reserve. Located near the Montaña Roja nature reserve in the south of Tenerife is La Tejita, a peaceful one-kilometer long beach. It is connected to the resort of El Médano and the fishing village of Los Abrigos. Thanks to the natural character of this beach, it is visited by young people and athletes who want to spend their holidays away from tourist resorts. The amazing view of the old reddish-colored Montaña Roja volcanic crater from this beach makes it a unique place where you can enjoy the local natural scenery.

Nudist beach on the island of Tenerife near the town of El Médano

La Tejita is a wild beach with golden sand and gentle waves. Thanks to the constant presence of wind, it is an important place on the island of Tenerife where you can practice sports such as surfing and windsurfing. On the eastern side near the Montaña Roja crater, nudist enthusiasts can find privacy and peace. There is a spacious parking lot near the sand, and near the beach, there is a campground for caravans and tents that offers showers, a cafe, and rental of wooden cabins.