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Playa del Rio is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 77th place out of 197 beaches in the Santa Cruz de Tenerife region 36.1 km away from its center, the city of Santa Ursula. It is one of the beaches of Las Maretas settlement, just 0.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a short straight coastline with green pure water and brown sand, so you don't need 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 not crowded place during the season.
Playa del Rio 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.
5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa De Tajao, which has a rating of 6.7.
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Playa del Rio is located in Santa Cruz de Tenerife within Las Maretas, 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 Tenerife, 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
"This beach near Las Maretas is an absolute delight! The water is crystal clear, and the sand is a beautiful brown color. There are showers and benches to relax on, and rocks for climbing and playing. It's a great spot to observe the local fishermen, and it's a totally unexpected and enjoyable experience!"
Sandra Cooper
"Playa del Rio is a great spot to visit; it's peaceful and has all the amenities you could need, like showers, benches and more. The sand is perfect for sunbathing, and even when there are stones, it's still easy to access the sea. The views are stunning and the weather is usually pleasant, but if there's a bit of wind, you can find shelter on the ledge to the left. Plus, the..."
Maria Fernandez
User reviews
"This beach near Las Maretas is an absolute delight! The water is crystal clear, and the sand is a beautiful brown color. There are showers and benches to relax on, and rocks for climbing and playing. It's a great spot to observe the local fishermen, and it's a totally unexpected and enjoyable experience!"
Sandra Cooper
"Playa del Rio is a great spot to visit; it's peaceful and has all the amenities you could need, like showers, benches and more. The sand is perfect for sunbathing, and even when there are stones, it's still easy to access the sea. The views are stunning and the weather is usually pleasant, but if there's a bit of wind, you can find shelter on the ledge to the left. Plus, the..."
Maria Fernandez
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- PLAYA TAJAO• 19 min walk
- Restaurante El Rocás• 19 min walk
- Restaurante Tajao Ta...• 19 min walk
- Restaurante Manolo I...• 20 min walk
Attractions
- Campo de fútbol Nahu...• 2 min walk
- Mirador roca de Taja...• 21 min walk
- Cala de Tajao• 25 min walk
- Arco de Tajao• 25 min walk
Transport
- TFS• 10.9km
- La Caleta (T)• 8 min walk
- Mini Train• 97.6km
Localities
- Las Maretas• 210m
- Santa Ursula• 36.1km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Playa del Rio?
The coastline of Playa del Rio is covered with brown sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water near the beach is clean and almost blue in sunny weather. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Playa del Rio?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa del Rio, 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 Rio good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Playa del Rio does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Is the Playa del Rio 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 gentle.
Is the Playa del Rio 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.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa del Rio?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa del Rio.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.PLAYA TAJAO is the closest place located 1500 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Playa del Rio?
There are 1257 places to stay in the Playa del Rio area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa del Rio include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Playa del Rio from parking?
The Playa del Rio 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 Rio?
There are 4 attractions near Playa del Rio that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Campo de fútbol Nahum Martín located in 0.1 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Playa del Rio?
The month with the highest temperature in Playa del Rio is September. Its average value reaches 23°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 24°C. The coldest month is March with air temperature 18°C and water 19°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Playa del Rio (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.Playa del Rio (Tenerife) 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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