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Playa del Fraile
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Playa del Fraile is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 181th place out of 197 beaches in the Santa Cruz de Tenerife region 164 km away from its center, the city of Santa Ursula. It is one of the beaches of Las Playas settlement, just 0.7 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.
It is a small bay with crystal blue water and rocks cover, so it is highly recommended to wear special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.
Playa del Fraile coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
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Playa del Fraile (Santa Cruz de Tenerife) is located outside the Las Playas settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the coast of the El Hierro and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Playa del Fraile with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
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"That place is an ideal spot for a day of fun in the sun. Take a dip in the inviting waters, then have a picnic lunch in the scenic picnic area. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon enjoying the views and the fresh sea air. The perfect way to spend a day!"
Miguel Angel Cruz
"A great spot to have a picnic with swings, a restroom and a BBQ area. made of stone, so the restroom isn't the most comfortable. But the scenery is stunning!"
Alessandro Fernando
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"That place is an ideal spot for a day of fun in the sun. Take a dip in the inviting waters, then have a picnic lunch in the scenic picnic area. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon enjoying the views and the fresh sea air. The perfect way to spend a day!"
Miguel Angel Cruz
"A great spot to have a picnic with swings, a restroom and a BBQ area. made of stone, so the restroom isn't the most comfortable. But the scenery is stunning!"
Alessandro Fernando
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
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Attractions
- El Roque de La Bonan...• 25 min walk
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- Pino Granadillo• 29 min walk
Transport
- VDE• 12.7km
- Estacion• 10.5km
Localities
- Las Playas• 720m
- Santa Ursula• 164km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Playa del Fraile?
The Playa del Fraile is mostly covered with rocks. It's relatively clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance is rocky, so special footwear is highly recommended.
What are the key activities at Playa del Fraile?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa del Fraile, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Playa del Fraile good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is very rocky, so it is highly recommended to use special shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Playa del Fraile does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Is the Playa del Fraile good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with rocks and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Playa del Fraile secluded and good for relaxing?
The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa del Fraile?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa del Fraile.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Parador de El Hierro is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Playa del Fraile?
There are 356 places to stay in the Playa del Fraile area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa del Fraile include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Playa del Fraile from parking?
The Playa del Fraile has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
Are there any attractions nearby Playa del Fraile?
There are 4 attractions near Playa del Fraile that are popular with travelers. The nearest are El Roque de La Bonanza located in 2 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Playa del Fraile?
The month with the highest temperature in Playa del Fraile is September. Its average value reaches 24°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 24°C. The coldest month is March with air temperature 19°C and water 20°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Playa del Fraile (Santa Cruz de Tenerife) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Playa del Fraile (Santa Cruz de Tenerife) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Playa del Fraile for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.
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