Volcanic rock, black sand, blonde sand, pebbles, calm waters, playful waves… All the beaches you can imagine are in Tenerife Or if not, there is something very similar to what you are looking for.
The great variety of beaches that the island of Tenerife has forms one of its many natural attractions and the feeling of being in each one of them is different.
Tenerife does not leave anyone indifferent. The island with the largest surface area in the Canary Islands arouses emotions due to its four cardinal points and within them. its wide catalog of beaches.
A beach in Tenerife, among the best in Spain
If there is a beach that National Geographic Travel magazine stands out above all in Tenerife, it is Benijoto the point that he qualifies it as “the most photogenic sandy beach of the beaches of the Canary Islands. For that reason alone it deserves to beAmong the best beaches in Spain“. It is located north of the island of Tenerife and “it is a wonder of volcanic origin that allows you to disconnect from contact with nature, and enjoy one of the best sunsets in the Canary Islands”, highlights the publication that places Benijo in 13th place of the 25 best beaches in Spain and 21st of the 26 best sandy areas in Europe.
“For travelers more accustomed to golden or white sands, these other black ones are a real surprise. Its wild character, far from urban centers, allows you to disconnect in contact with nature, and enjoy some of the best sunsets in the Canary Islands.” Add National Geographic Travel
Every resident and traveler has their list of beautiful beaches in Tenerife. For some, the favorites are those with black sand, for others those with rocks, blonde sand or natural pools and puddles.
Below, we propose a list of some of the most beautiful beaches in Tenerife.
Benijo Beach (Santa Cruz de Tenerife)
Even if you go accompanied and there are other bathers, the solitude and serenity that Benijo beach provides in an environment of great beauty turns it into a reference for alternative bathrooms in Tenerife. Located in the Anaga Rural Park, in the northeast of the island, this enclave becomes the unbeatable end of a road that crosses part of a place with laurel forest, spectacular views of the Atlantic and a massif of difficult terrain, with ravines and worthy peaks. of continuous photos.
The dimensions of its dark volcanic sand increase at low tide and in summer. Adjacent to the town and beach of Almáciga, Benijo beach is a historic nudist corner. Although extreme care must be taken with the sea, Benijo It is simply essential for lovers of the wild.
From Santa Cruz de Tenerife, you have to head north to the town of San Andrés and, from there, drive along the road that leads to the small town of Taganana to continue along the coast to Benijo beach.
El Bollullo Beach (La Orotava)
The Bollullo is one of the favorite beaches of Tenerife residents. It has a charm that captivates everyone who visits it from the first moment. Located in the municipality of La Orotava, it has black sand and volcanic rocks.
The beach, with a length of 200 meters, is ideal to disconnect any time of the year in the middle of nature. The waves are usually frequent, making it suitable for surfing. Of course, precautions should be taken when you bathe.
Access to the beach is quite limited. You can get there walking from Puerto de la Cruz in a 45-minute journey or from the El Bollullo restaurant (in the El Rincón area), through a stepped path of a few minutes.
On the beach you have several food and drink services, rental of hammocks and umbrellas.
El Médano Beach (Granadilla de Abona)
In the south of the island of Tenerife there is one of the most attractive beaches for residents of the island: El Médano. Its sand is toasted, it has shallow depth and moderate waves and has all the services and equipment of an urban beach.
The town of El Médano has become an important place of secondary residence for Tenerife residents and in an outstanding windsurfing and kitesurfing spot by its wind throughout the year.
El Médano is a family beach which has rental of hammocks and umbrellas, a promenade with restaurant areas and great accessibility for people with reduced mobility thanks to its ramps, chairs, amphibious crutches and even bathroom support during the summer.
The tourist offer in the area includes several apartments and hotels on the coast, as well as water sports equipment rental shops. And thanks to its proximity to the port of El Médano, there is also an anchoring area for boats.
La Tejita Beach (Granadilla de Abona)
It is one of the longest beaches (one kilometer) in Tenerife. It is located in the coastal center of El Médano. The nudist area is located in a small cove at the foot of La Montaña Roja. Furthermore, this beach is located near the town of Los Abrigosfamous for having several restaurants where you can taste good fresh fish and seafood.
Diego Hernández Beach (Adeje)
With golden sand and turquoise waters, Diego Hernández beach is especially attractive for those looking to relax in a quiet and wild environment. With an extension of 80 meters long and barely 25 meters wide, it is advisable to visit this beach at low tide, since when the tide rises there is hardly any space left on the sand.
Getting to Diego Hernández beach requires some effort, since it cannot be reached by car and you have to walk some distance. The easiest route is usually to access it via the path that begins next to an elevated walkway in the vicinity of the Golf Costa de Adeje complex.
Las Teresitas Beach (Santa Cruz de Tenerife)
Located very close to Santa Cruz de TenerifeLas Teresitas beach is one of the main tourist attractions of the city. It has all kinds of services, from beach bars to lifeguards and parking, and crystal-clear, calm waters that make it an ideal place to visit with the family.
Las Teresitas is a beach with a large influx of visitors, so it is not the ideal place if we want tranquility.
Duque Beach (Adeje)
Of incredible turquoise waters and golden sandPlaya del Duque is ideal to enjoy bathing during a wonderful day at the beach in the company of the whole family. Located in the tourist area of Costa Adeje, in the south of Tenerife, and surrounded by a promenade that connects it with more than eight nearby beaches, some of the most exclusive hotels in the Canary Islands are located here.
Walking through it during the sunset has a special charm thanks to the spectacular sunsets, the best way to disconnect and relax. In 2023 it has the Blue Flag.
El Caleton Natural Pools (Garachico)
The area of El Caletón, in the north of Tenerife, next to the castle of San Miguel (16th century) and with the imposing presence of the famous rock symbol of the eruption that devastated Garachico in 1706, it not only allows you to enjoy the ocean, but also contemplate part of one of the most beautiful historic centers of the Canary Islands, the spectacular cliffs of La Culata and views towards the rest of the northern coast. It is another of the places on the coast of Tenerife with the Blue Flag 2023.
Los Gigantes or Los Guíos Beach (Santiago del Teide)
Los Guíos is located at the foot of the Los Gigantes Cliff, of extraordinary beauty. With black sand and generally calm waters, Los Guíos, It is also known as Algiers.
Located in the municipality of Santiago del Teide, in the southwest of the Island, it is a unique and idyllic place not only for its incredible views of the cliffss, but for the countless services, restaurants and activities that you can do, such as diving and boat excursions.
