However, the island of Teide also offers paradises and exotic corners on the beaches of callaos, bowling, toasted sand and in those of blond or light colorthe latter on the coasts located to the south, less rugged and with less rough waters than those of the north of Tenerife.
The island offers a range of places to relax, sunbathe, enjoy with the family, practice water sports such as surfing, windsurfing and kitesurfing, among other disciplines, and contemplate some sunsets whose memory you will never want to part with.
if you are looking white sand beaches in TenerifeThere are practically none, the most ‘similar’ you will find are those with blonde or light sand and many of them artificial. Below, we present a selection with ten of the best known.
Blonde sand beaches in Tenerife
1. 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.
2.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.
3. 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 wish 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 on another stage of their trip.
4. Playa del Duque (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.
5.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.
6. 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.
7.Big Beach (Arico)
Located next to the town of El Porís, Playa Grande is one of the best beaches in the municipality of Arico. It is not very frequented by tourists but by the local population, especially in the summer months. There is a small car park next to the road
Although the coast is somewhat windyIt is worth enjoying the beach at low tide because you will find it at its best.
It is recommended that you pay attention to the waves, although there are not usually large currents, they point out from Turismo Tenerife.
8.Red Mountain (El Médano, Granadilla de Abona)
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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. Diving into 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.
9.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.
10.Jaquita Beach (Granadilla de Abona)
Is about a very comfortable, quiet and easily accessible beach in the south of Tenerife, located in the town of El Médano. the beach is a mixture of golden sand and rocks and forms a small bay that protects it from the waves. To bathe, it is recommended that you walk a few meters to the right (looking at the sea) since the bottom of the sea on this side is sandy, and on the left there are quite a few stones, warns Turismo de Tenerife.
has the hallmark Blue Flag 2023.
