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El Médano
Playa el medano
Playa el médano
About
Playa el medano is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 31th place out of 197 beaches in the Santa Cruz de Tenerife region 42.5 km away from its center, the city of Santa Ursula. It is one of the beaches of La Mareta settlement, just 3.8 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a small bay with green water and brown sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is very crowded place during the season.
Playa el medano coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, showers, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
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.
11 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa de la Tejita, which has a rating of 7.7.
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Playa el medano is located in Santa Cruz de Tenerife within La Mareta, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
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 tiny beach was a bit of a letdown. It was so windy, I was covered in sand by the time we left. Not to mention the water was crystal clear - perfect for little kids since it's shallow. But the real show-stealer was the kitesurfers out in the sea. It was pretty incredible to watch them."
Unknown user
"This place is a great spot to soak up the sun or take a dip in the ocean. With its many coves, it's perfect for water sports, depending on the wind. Along the shoreline, you'll find restaurants and stores to explore. It has a distinct Spanish vibe, unlike the more touristy beaches further down the coast. My partner was especially taken by the lifeguards!"
Pauline Meyers
User reviews
"This tiny beach was a bit of a letdown. It was so windy, I was covered in sand by the time we left. Not to mention the water was crystal clear - perfect for little kids since it's shallow. But the real show-stealer was the kitesurfers out in the sea. It was pretty incredible to watch them."
Unknown user
"This place is a great spot to soak up the sun or take a dip in the ocean. With its many coves, it's perfect for water sports, depending on the wind. Along the shoreline, you'll find restaurants and stores to explore. It has a distinct Spanish vibe, unlike the more touristy beaches further down the coast. My partner was especially taken by the lifeguards!"
Pauline Meyers
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A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Café el Médano• 2 min walk
- Bliss Café• 2 min walk
- Café M Medano• 2 min walk
- Calima Cafe• 2 min walk
Attractions
- WEBCAM LIVE El Médan...• 2 min walk
- WEBCAM LIVE El Médan...• 6 min walk
- Wooden Bridge• 7 min walk
- Playa del Médano• 7 min walk
Transport
- TFS• 3.3km
- Ermita de El Médano• 5 min walk
Localities
- La Mareta• 3.8km
- Santa Ursula• 42.5km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Playa el medano?
The coastline of Playa el medano is covered with brown sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. 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 Playa el medano?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Playa el medano has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Playa el medano good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Playa el medano does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
So the overall recommendation of the Playa el medano for swimming is positive.
Is the Playa el medano good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Playa el medano secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa el medano?
The bar is located right on the Playa el medano.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Café el Médano is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Playa el medano?
There are 2292 places to stay in the Playa el medano area.
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Playa el medano from parking?
The Playa el medano 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 el medano?
There are 4 attractions near Playa el medano that are popular with travelers. The nearest are WEBCAM LIVE El Médano, playa Grande located in 0.1 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Playa el medano?
The month with the highest temperature in Playa el medano 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 el medano (Tenerife) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.
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