One of the places that you cannot miss in Tenerife are its exotic beaches, both those located in the tourist areas and in places with little influx of public and with accesses far from towns and through paths to reach the sea.
When you enjoy the exotic beaches you are filled with energy. With palm trees and without them, they are stunning beaches in privileged locations to escape from the routine and Add them to your must-have list.. In short, so as not to miss them and live them without worries.
The exotic beaches They will never leave your retina. C.Any time of the year is also a good plan to let yourself be seduced by the exotic beaches of Tenerife, some of them busier than others, but you will love to visit them and repeat.
The best exotic beaches in Tenerife
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 a Blue Flag
Las Torviscas (Adeje)
Is one of the largest and most touristic beaches on the island of Tenerife. It is ideal for sunbathing, water sports or enjoying a good cocktail on the sand. Torviscas is, next to Fañabé beach, one of the busiest areas in the south of Tenerife.
As it is protected by breakwaters, the state of the sea is usually calm. Enjoy of the Blue Flag 2023.
El Medano Beach (Granadilla de Abona)
In the south of the island of Tenerife is one of the most attractive beaches for the residents of the island: El Médano. Its sand is toasted, it has shallow depth and moderate swell and it has all the services and equipment of an urban beach.
The town of El Médano has become an important place of secondary residence for the people of Tenerife and in a prominent windsurfing and kitesurfing point 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.
In addition, this beach is located near the town of Los Abrigosfamous for having several restaurants where you can taste good fresh fish and shellfish.
Red Mountain (El Médano, Granadilla de Abona)
Tranquility and connection with nature is guaranteed in this small cove sheltered from the wind and waves next to the Montaña Roja volcano with its 171 meters high. Immersing yourself in its crystalline waters is a pleasure that will hardly be forgotten.
The privacy offered by its strategic location, turns Red Mountain into one of the favorite places for naturists.
The volcanic cone and the beaches in the area are classified as Special Natural Reserve due to its high landscape value.
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.
Las Torviscas (Adeje)
Is one of the largest and most touristic beaches on the island of Tenerife. It is ideal for sunbathing, doing water sports or enjoying a good cocktail on the sand. Torviscas is, next to Fañabé beach, one of the busiest areas in the south of Tenerife.
As it is protected by breakwaters, the state of the sea is usually calm. Enjoy of the Blue Flag 2023.
Benijo Beach (Santa Cruz de Tenerife)
If there is a beach that stops the magazine National Geographic Travel stands out above all in Tenerife that is the Benijoto the point that he qualifies it as “the most photogenic sandy beach 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.
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 are enlarged at low tide and in summer. Attached to the town and beach of Almáciga, Benijo beach is a historic nudist corner. Although 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.
Diego Hernández Beach (Adeje)
Located in the Caleta area, this beach with golden sand and turquoise waters, it is one of the least known in Tenerife, which makes it especially attractive for those looking to relax in a wild environment. With an extension of one 80 meters long, and barely 25 wide, It is advisable to visit this beach at low tidesince when the tide rises there is hardly any space left on the sand.
Like all virgin places, accessing Diego Hernández beach requires some effort, since You can’t get there by car and you have to walk a 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.
Los Roques Beach (Los Realejos)
If you are a photography lover, you have to visit this uniquely beautiful beach in Tenerife. Seeing how the rocks of volcanic origin resist the strong waves of the sea is a spectacle that you cannot miss.
The beach is truly spectacular at low tide, which is when you can appreciate its fine black sand mixing with the pebbles. To access it you have to walk the so-called Sendero del agua, near Puerto de la Cruz.
Caution is recommended when bathing in it. Its waves are intense but the visit is worth it to contemplate the beautiful landscape.
El Ancón Beach (La Orotava)
Few walks along the northern coast of Tenerife are so pleasant, with such impressive views and such a pleasant destination in summer. Although smaller in size, El Ancón beach detracts very little from the nearby Los Patos beach. In the protected area of El Rincón, descending to its black volcanic sand becomes a captivating experience among banana trees, cliffs and vineyards of the famous Malvasía wine. The prize is the refreshing final bath.
To get there, the ideal is to leave the car near the last bus stop. From there, to the right and with a path without loss, a prototypical virgin beach is reached in 25 minutes. Before, of course, you pass by an attractive house with a hermitage that attracts attention due to its location, although there is also the option of arriving by the path of the annexed town of Santa Úrsula. Already on the beach you can enjoy its tranquility, the hot sand and its unique views facing the cliff.
Antequera Beach (Igueste de San Andrés)
Knowing Antequera is discovering one of the most hidden beaches in Tenerife. You can only reach it through a path that is difficult to access or by sea. It is worth visiting so you can enjoy the extraordinary landscape next to the cliff of the Anaga massif merging with the rock that gives its name to the beach.
The best option to get there are boat trips that depart from Santa Cruz and from the town of San Andrés. The access via the trail is quite complicated and requires a good physical condition and experience.
The beach is very fine gray sand and The ideal is to find it at low tide, since at high tide it is usually completely covered by the waves. Nudism is usually practiced
