Find your Tenerife beach

San Andrés · Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Playa de Las Teresitas

Golden sand, palms and a sheltered bay beside San Andrés.

A sheltered bay for relaxed days. The city described free volleyball facilities in 2023; check the courts and any organised use on arrival.

Beach services

Showers · toilets · parking · adapted access

Make more of your day

• On this beachTry stand-up paddleboarding ↗

  80 minutes · meeting point on Las Teresitas

Costa Adeje · Adeje

Playa del Duque

A comfortable beach day with a promenade and restaurants nearby.

Beach services

Showers · toilets · changing rooms · restaurants

Make more of your day

• In the areaExplore whale-watching trips →

  Nearby ports: check Puerto Colón departures in the offer.

Costa Adeje · Adeje

Playa de Fañabé

A lively promenade, beach services and water activities in the area.

Beach services

Showers · toilets · play area · restaurants

Make more of your day

• In the areaExplore whale-watching trips →

  Nearby ports: check Puerto Colón departures in the offer.

Los Cristianos · Arona

Playa de Las Vistas

A spacious urban beach with adapted bathing and a walkable promenade.

Adapted bathing facilities and a broad promenade. Volleyball tournaments were held here in February 2026; court access can depend on events.

Beach services

Showers · toilets · adapted bathing · water activities

Make more of your day

• In the areaExplore whale-watching trips →

  Los Cristianos port is nearby; check the exact departure port.

Granadilla de Abona

El Médano

A laid-back town beach and a destination for wind sports.

A favourite for windsurfing and kitesurfing. Lessons use different spots according to wind, sea and ability: agree the meeting point with the school.

Beach services

Showers · toilets · public transport · windsurfing zone

Make more of your day

• In the areaChoose your surf lesson →

  Our surf guide covers island options. Confirm the actual lesson beach with the operator; it is not necessarily this spot.

Anaga · Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Playa de Benijo

Black sand and sea stacks in Anaga. Check access before making plans.

Beach services

Isolated beach · no sunbed rental listed

Make more of your day

• In the areaExplore walks in Anaga →

  Anaga’s interior: a separate trip from the closed beach.

Los Realejos

Playa de El Socorro

A black-sand surf beach on the north coast, with Atlantic energy.

Strong waves and currents: choose the conditions with a qualified school, especially for a first session.

Beach services

Parking, toilets, showers, lifeguard service and adapted access are listed.

Make more of your day

• In the areaChoose your surf lesson →

  Our surf guide covers island options. Confirm the actual lesson beach with the operator; it is not necessarily this spot.

Anaga · Santa Cruz

Playa de Almáciga

A wild, black-sand surf beach framed by the mountains of Anaga.

Exposed waves and currents. It is a surf spot, not a sheltered family swimming bay.

Beach services

Small parking area and bus access. Food options are in neighbouring Roque de las Bodegas; no adapted beach access is listed.

Make more of your day

• In the areaChoose your surf lesson →

  Our surf guide covers island options. Confirm the actual lesson beach with the operator; it is not necessarily this spot.

• In the areaExplore Anaga →

  Mountain walks are a separate activity; check trail access before setting out.

Granadilla · Montaña Roja

Playa de La Tejita

A long, open beach beside Montaña Roja, with room for a quieter day.

Naturism is permitted. The bay is exposed to wind: choose a calm day for a relaxed swim.

Beach services

Sunbed rental is listed. Walk around five minutes from roadside parking; cars cannot drive onto the protected beach.

El Rincón · La Orotava

Playa de El Bollullo

A dramatic black-sand cove beneath the green slopes of the north.

Strong Atlantic waves. Tenerife’s tourism directory mentions naturist areas here; respect shared beach space.

Beach services

Steps down to the beach, limited parking, food and sunbed/umbrella rental. No adapted access is listed.

Guía de Isora

Playa de Abama

A small golden cove on the west coast, framed by the Abama resort.

Check hotel-service availability and prices for non-guests. Beach access does not automatically include resort facilities.

Beach services

Around ten minutes on foot with steps from the parking area. Hotel-operated restaurant and services; no adapted beach access is listed.

Arona

Playa de Los Cristianos

A central sandy beach beside the harbour and a lively promenade.

Convenient for combining a beach day with a harbour departure. Check the exact port on your boat ticket.

Beach services

Adapted access, showers, foot showers, cafés and sunbed/umbrella rental. Bus and parking options nearby.

Make more of your day

• In the areaExplore whale-watching trips →

  Los Cristianos port is nearby; check the exact departure port.

Arona

Costa de Las Américas

A coastline of reef breaks and promenades at the heart of the south’s surf scene.

Different breaks suit different levels. Choose an instructor and check tides, rocks and other surfers before entering.

Beach services

Schools and town services nearby. This entry describes the surf coastline, not a single managed sandy beach.

Make more of your day

• On this beachChoose your surf lesson →

  Compare lesson levels and confirm the school’s exact meeting point.

Granadilla · El Médano

Playa de La Pelada

A small volcanic cove for a quieter, self-sufficient beach day.

Frequented by naturists, according to the official tourism listing. Check wind and surf before swimming.

Beach services

No beach services or adapted access listed. A short walk from limited parking; bus access to the area.

Güímar

Playa de El Cabezo · Puertito de Güímar

A local seaside stop with a designated dog area and volleyball in the Puertito.

Dogs belong in the designated El Cabezo canine section, not every beach in the town. Check local signs and bathing notices: a temporary September 2026 closure was reported lifted on 16 September.

Beach services

Town services nearby. The municipality announced a marked volleyball court and net in July 2026; check availability for public play.

Granadilla · El Médano

Playa de El Confital

A volcanic beach near El Médano, listed for dog visits and surf.

This is El Confital in Tenerife, not the beach with the same name in Gran Canaria. Respect the designated area and current signs; waves can be strong.

Beach services

No beach services, on-beach parking or adapted access listed. Bring water, shade and supplies for your dog.