Tenerife leaves no one 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.
tripadvisor has made a list of the 10 best beaches in Tenerifeaccording to the preferences of the travelers, a classification that is carried out taking into account the data of the tourist platform itself, the opinions, the scores, the photos and the popularity index.
However, each person has their beach and their ranking of favorite beaches, which does not have to coincide with the opinion of TripAdvisor users. Why stay with just one favorite beach if you have a range to choose from on the coast of Tenerife?
The 10 best beaches in Tenerife
1.Duque Beach (Adeje)
Of amazing turquoise waters and golden sandPlaya del Duque is ideal to enjoy a bath 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, here are some of the most exclusive hotels in the Canary Islands.
Walking through it at sunset has a special charm thanks to the spectacular sunsets, the best way to disconnect and relax. In 2023 it has the Blue Flag.
2.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 car parks, and with crystal clear and calm waters that make it an ideal place to visit with the family.
The Theresitas is a beach with a large influx of visitors, so it is not the ideal place if we want tranquility.
3.Las Vistas Beach (Arona)
Las Vistas beach is located in Los Cristianos, in the south of Tenerife. Of fine and blond sand, its serene waters make it ideal for the little ones to play all day long, both in the sea and on the sand. On Las Vistas beach, almost a kilometer long, you can enjoy long walks in the sun and an clean sea all year round.
Different leisure activities, as well as multiple beach bars to quench your thirst, make it one of the most popular beaches in the south of the island for tourists and residents. Next to the beach there is a lively avenue with shops, restaurants and terraces. It is one of the 14 beaches of Tenerife with Blue Flag this year.
4. El Médano 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 sunbeds and umbrellas for rent, a promenade with food and drink areas and great accessibility for people with reduced mobility thanks to its ramps, chairs, amphibious crutches and even support for bathing during the summer.
The area’s tourist offer includes several apartments and hotels on the seafront, 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.
5.El Bollullo Beach (La Orotava)
The Bollullo is one of the favorite beaches of Tenerife. 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, so it is suitable for surfing. Of course, precautions should be taken when you bathe.
Access to the beach is quite limited. You can get there on foot 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 that takes a few minutes.
On the beach you have several food and drink services, rental of sunbeds and umbrellas.
6. Fañabé Beach (Adeje)
Fañabé beach is located in the south of Tenerife and has different services that make it a an ideal beach for the whole family. Everything is designed for the comfort of adults and children, from the adapted access for baby seats to the restaurants on its maritime avenue with direct access to the beach. It also has a team of lifeguards who ensure the safety of bathers throughout the year.
Of transparent and calm waters and fine sandFañabé beach has a sunbed and umbrella service, as well as changing rooms with bathrooms and showers.
7. Port of Los Cristianos (Arona)
Los Cristianos, in the south of Tenerife, is the place ideal to combine tranquility and relaxation with fun. To renew energy there is nothing like lying on the sand listening to the sound of the sea during the day and, at nightfall, taking a walk along the commercial avenue and having a drink on one of the terraces. Besides, from this town you can see the nearby island of La Gomerawhich can be visited by taking a boat from the port of Los Cristianos itself.
Los Cristianos Beach, next to the seaport, bears the same name as the town. the beach is of fine golden sand, ideal for lying on it and sunbathing, although if you prefer you can also rent a hammock and umbrella. Los Cristianos beach displays its Blue Flag 2023.
He Port of Los Cristianos is one of the most important passenger traffic ports in the Canary Islands, since it connects with the islands of La Gomera, El Hierro and La Palma. It is a key destination for those sailors who want to rest in one of the sunniest and most touristic areas of the island and at the same time have the possibility of going to other Canary ports in another stage of their trip. .
8.El Caletón 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 to contemplate part of one of the most beautiful historical quarters of the Canary Islands, the spectacular cliffs of La Culata and the views towards the rest of the northern coast. It is another of the places on the coast of Tenerife with the Blue Flag 2023.
9.Garden Beach (Puerto de la Cruz)
Garden Beach is one of the most famous beaches in the north of the island of Tenerife. Designed in the nineties by the Lanzarote artist César Manrique, is a beach created to guarantee the rest of the visitor. Just accessing the beach through the native flora gardens, along paths between stone walls and waterfalls, is quite a trip to start a relaxing day on a beach with all the services and magnificent views of the Teide volcano.
Divided into three sections, it is made of black sand: Castillo Beach, Charcón Beach and Punta Brava Beach. It has a side breakwater to protect it from the waves, although it preserves open areas to allow surfing.
Its promenade connects the beach with the gardens, children’s areas, terraces and cafeterias and the bandstand where musical performances are held. It also has sunbed and umbrella rental services, showers, changing rooms and access for people with reduced mobility.
10.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.
