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La Puntilla
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La Puntilla is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 102th place out of 197 beaches in the Santa Cruz de Tenerife region 91.1 km away from its center, the city of Santa Ursula. It is one of the beaches of La Puntilla settlement, just 0.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area with very picturesque views.
It is a straight coastline with green water and gray sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is quite sharp. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
La Puntilla 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.
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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La Puntilla is located in Santa Cruz de Tenerife within La Puntilla, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
The beach stretches on the coast of the La Gomera, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"An ideal spot for capturing beautiful photos, with its tranquil waters providing the perfect backdrop. It's a great place to take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and just relax. The scenery is stunning and the atmosphere peaceful. It's the perfect place to take in the sights and sounds of nature."
Kiran Wegner
"An absolute delight! The sand and pebbles are so picturesque, and the waves are kept at bay, making it a perfect spot for swimming. Don't forget to bring your snorkeling gear, as there are plenty of stunning fish to be seen."
Maurice Delacroix
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"An ideal spot for capturing beautiful photos, with its tranquil waters providing the perfect backdrop. It's a great place to take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and just relax. The scenery is stunning and the atmosphere peaceful. It's the perfect place to take in the sights and sounds of nature."
Kiran Wegner
"An absolute delight! The sand and pebbles are so picturesque, and the waves are kept at bay, making it a perfect spot for swimming. Don't forget to bring your snorkeling gear, as there are plenty of stunning fish to be seen."
Maurice Delacroix
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 5.2 (Tolerable)
Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque
Tamargada 2.1 km
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Noah's Ark• 3 min walk
- Gran Cafe• 10 min walk
- Pizzeria La Dolce Vi...• 10 min walk
- Restaurant Colorado• 10 min walk
Attractions
- Barranco del Valle G...• 5 min walk
- Apartamentos Charco...• 5 min walk
- Playa Charco del Con...• 6 min walk
- Promenade de Playa d...• 9 min walk
Transport
- GMZ• 13.9km
- Estación de guaguas...• 10.2km
Localities
- La Puntilla• 230m
- Santa Ursula• 91.1km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the La Puntilla?
The coastline of La Puntilla is covered with gray sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water near the beach is blue-green. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at La Puntilla?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the La Puntilla, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the La Puntilla good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is sharp, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
La Puntilla does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
So the overall recommendation of the La Puntilla for swimming is positive.
Is the La Puntilla 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 sand and the entrance to the water is sharp.
Is the La Puntilla secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
- Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature
Is there any food or beverages in the area of La Puntilla?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on La Puntilla.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Noah's Ark is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the La Puntilla?
There are 309 places to stay in the La Puntilla area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of La Puntilla include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the La Puntilla from parking?
The La Puntilla 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 La Puntilla?
There are 4 attractions near La Puntilla that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Barranco del Valle Gran Rey located in 0.3 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit La Puntilla?
The month with the highest temperature in La Puntilla 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?
La Puntilla (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.La Puntilla (La Gomera) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
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