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The beaches of Tenerife

Tenerife’s beaches are remarkably varied: stretches of golden sand such as Las Teresitas, Las Vistas and Playa del Duque, black volcanic sand beaches such as Playa Jardín and Playa de la Arena, and wild corners such as Benijo and Playa de Masca. Many have a Blue Flag and calm water thanks to breakwaters, while El Médano attracts kitesurfers and windsurfers.

Playa de Las Teresitas from above, with the breakwater, San Andrés and the Anaga mountains

Playa de Las Teresitas

The most important beach in Santa Cruz, Playa de las Teresitas lies about 7 km north of the capital, in the village of San Andrés.

Rows of blue-and-white parasols and the fountain on the rock at Playa Las Vistas

Playa Las Vistas

One of the largest and busiest beaches in Tenerife: a long stretch of golden sand near Los Cristianos.

Calm, clear water at Playa Los Cristianos, with bathers, golden sand and buildings

Playa Los Cristianos

The golden-sand beach of Los Cristianos, with calm water and a full range of facilities for the whole family.

Kitesurfing kites flying over Playa El Médano, with Montaña Roja in the background

Playa El Médano

One of Tenerife’s most famous beaches, with a Blue Flag and trade winds that make it perfect for kitesurfing and windsurfing.

Playa de Fañabé from the promenade, with palm trees, bathers and Costa Adeje’s hotels

Playa de Fañabé

A Blue Flag golden-sand beach in Costa Adeje, protected by breakwaters and offering every facility.

Golden sand and turquoise water of Playa La Tejita at the foot of Montaña Roja

Playa La Tejita

About a kilometre of sand near El Médano, away from the traffic and at the foot of the spectacular Montaña Roja.

Straw parasols on Playa de Troya seen from the promenade through palms and shrubs

Playa de Troya

A beach of very fine, light sand in Las Américas, split into Troya 1 and Troya 2, with calm water and every facility.

Black sand and clear water at Playa de la Arena, with palms, buildings and lava rocks

Playa de la Arena

A pretty black-sand beach in Puerto de Santiago with a Blue Flag, popular with diving enthusiasts.

The bay at Playa San Juan: breakwater, small harbour, palms and La Gomera on the horizon

Playa San Juan

A Blue Flag beach in the fishing village of San Juan, sheltered from the wind and with particularly calm water.

Bathers on the black sand of Playa San Marcos, with clifftop buildings and the pier

Playa San Marcos

A distinctive shell-shaped beach of black volcanic sand in Icod de los Vinos, with excellent facilities.

Bathers in the natural pool at Playa El Pris, among colourful houses and a sea-themed mural

Playa El Pris

One of Tenerife’s most beautiful natural pools, in the fishing village of El Pris, in the municipality of Tacoronte.

Black sand and a breakwater at Playa de la Nea, with hillside houses and the ocean

Playa de la Nea

A black-sand beach near Santa Cruz de Tenerife, quiet out of season and with a children’s playground.

Black sand, pebbles and a boulder breakwater at Playa de Las Eras, Fasnia

Playa de Las Eras

A beach of black sand and shingle in the village of Las Eras, in Fasnia, ideal if you are looking for peace and quiet.

The golden-sand cove of Playa Abama with turquoise water, cliffs and parasols

Playa Abama

A small public beach of golden sand in the south of Tenerife, with calm water, facilities and natural pools.

The golden-sand cove of Playa Grande in Porís de Abona, with white houses on the headland

Playa Grande

A quiet, little-known golden-sand beach in Porís de Abona, in the south of Tenerife, used mainly by locals.

Bathers on the black sand of Playa Las Gaviotas below the cliffs, with parked cars

Playa Las Gaviotas

A small beach of black volcanic sand at the foot of a cliff, close to Playa de las Teresitas.

Black sand and waves at Playa de Masca beneath towering rock walls

Playa de Masca

A wild beach at the foot of the Barranco de Masca, reachable only on foot or by boat from Los Gigantes.

Cactus and palm garden in front of Playa Jardín’s black sand, Puerto de la Cruz

Playa Jardín

The main beach in Puerto de la Cruz: black sand embellished with exotic gardens designed by César Manrique.

Black sand and sea stacks of Playa Benijo, at the foot of the Anaga mountains

Playa Benijo

One of Tenerife’s wildest and most spectacular beaches, with black sand, in the Anaga mountains nature reserve.

Brown sand, rocks and waves at Playa Los Abriguitos, on the coast of Abades

Playa Los Abriguitos

A beach of very fine volcanic sand in Abades, with a generally calm sea and a beautiful seabed for diving.

Straw parasols and white beach huts on the golden sand of Playa del Duque, Costa Adeje

Playa del Duque

A golden-sand beach in Costa Adeje with crystal-clear water, a calm sea, every facility and a Blue Flag.

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