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Playa de Iguala is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 159th place out of 197 beaches in the Santa Cruz de Tenerife region 90.5 km away from its center, the city of Santa Ursula. It is one of the beaches of La Dama settlement, just 1.8 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a straight coastline with crystal blue water and gray pebble, 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, hikers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.
Playa de Iguala 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.
To get to the beach, you need to walk along a mountain trail more than 1km long.
6 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa De Vueltas, which has a rating of 6.7.
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Beach overall scores
Playa de Iguala (Santa Cruz de Tenerife) is located outside the La Dama 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 La Gomera, 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.
User reviews
"It was a bit of a hike from La Dama to get to this secluded pebble beach, which wasn't too busy except on Sundays when the locals would come out. We visited the beach five times during our stay in August 2013 and the sea was extremely peaceful. We had it all to ourselves each time."
Danielle
"This beach is a hidden gem, tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The fine gravel makes it the perfect place to take a dip and cool off. It's also conveniently located on the GR132, a path that circles the entire island. It's the perfect spot for a refreshing break when exploring the area."
Miketavious
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"It was a bit of a hike from La Dama to get to this secluded pebble beach, which wasn't too busy except on Sundays when the locals would come out. We visited the beach five times during our stay in August 2013 and the sea was extremely peaceful. We had it all to ourselves each time."
Danielle
"This beach is a hidden gem, tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The fine gravel makes it the perfect place to take a dip and cool off. It's also conveniently located on the GR132, a path that circles the entire island. It's the perfect spot for a refreshing break when exploring the area."
Miketavious
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurante Roque Ig...• 22 min walk
- Bar Restaurante Cofr...• 2.9km
- restaurante esperant...• 2.9km
- Bar Restaurante Rinc...• 3km
Attractions
- Playa de Las Arenas• 24 min walk
- Barranco de La Rajit...• 27 min walk
- Plaza del Carmen• 3km
- Playa Charco del Con...• 3.5km
Transport
- GMZ• 10.6km
- Estación de guaguas...• 7.8km
Localities
- La Dama• 1.8km
- Santa Ursula• 90.5km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Playa de Iguala?
The beachline of Playa de Iguala is covered with gray pebbles. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.
What are the key activities at Playa de Iguala?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa de Iguala, 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 de Iguala 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 de Iguala does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Is the Playa de Iguala 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 pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Playa de Iguala 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.
The following features add extra points:
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
What are the key audiences of Playa de Iguala?
Playa de Iguala can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Hiking adventurers
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa de Iguala?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa de Iguala.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Restaurante Roque Iguala is the closest place located 1700 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Playa de Iguala?
There are 307 places to stay in the Playa de Iguala area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa de Iguala include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Playa de Iguala from parking?
The Playa de Iguala has no parking spot and you have to overcome a long trail with descent at the end.
Are there any attractions nearby Playa de Iguala?
There are 4 attractions near Playa de Iguala that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Playa de Las Arenas located in 1.9 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Playa de Iguala?
The month with the highest temperature in Playa de Iguala is September. Its average value reaches 24°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 24°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 19°C and water 20°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Playa de Iguala (La Gomera) 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 de Iguala (La Gomera) 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 de Iguala 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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