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Playa La Ballena
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Playa La Ballena 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 48.8 km away from its center, the city of Santa Ursula. It is one of the beaches of La Estrella settlement, just 2.4 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a tiny bay with green pure water and brown sand & rocks cover, 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.
A significant part of the beach is occupied by beach clubs with limited access The beach facilities are only available to visitors of resort area. Their list includes, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets, sea pool. 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.
6 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa Amarilla, which has a rating of 6.8.
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Playa La Ballena is located in Santa Cruz de Tenerife within La Estrella, 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 small beach is perfect for kids and dog owners alike. It's close to the road and is sheltered from the wind, making it a great spot for the kids to splash around in the shallow waters. Unfortunately, there is no shade or toilet facilities available."
Erikka Barsova
"Great - small but cozy - and it's easily accessible, making it a great choice for a day out."
Isabella Hellström
User reviews
"This small beach is perfect for kids and dog owners alike. It's close to the road and is sheltered from the wind, making it a great spot for the kids to splash around in the shallow waters. Unfortunately, there is no shade or toilet facilities available."
Erikka Barsova
"Great - small but cozy - and it's easily accessible, making it a great choice for a day out."
Isabella Hellström
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A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.
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La Mareta 1.8 km
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La Mareta 1.2 km
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Pasteleria Italiana• 3 min walk
- Tetería Lilies Garde...• 4 min walk
- T'Ateljeetje Art Caf...• 4 min walk
- Etapa café-tasca• 4 min walk
Attractions
- Monumento Natural de...• 20 min walk
- Submarine Safaris Te...• 3.9km
- Ocean Karts Tenerife• 4km
- Marina San Miguel• 4.3km
Transport
- TFS• 8.7km
- Colegio Las Galletas• 7 min walk
Localities
- La Estrella• 2.4km
- Santa Ursula• 48.8km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Playa La Ballena?
The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of brown color. 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 a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.
What are the key activities at Playa La Ballena?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Playa La Ballena has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Playa La Ballena good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Playa La Ballena does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Is the Playa La Ballena good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. The beach is completely occupied by a resort area with a paid entrance, which has all the infrastructure. It's covered with mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Playa La Ballena 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 La Ballena?
The bar is located right on the Playa La Ballena.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Pasteleria Italiana is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Playa La Ballena?
There are 6301 places to stay in the Playa La Ballena area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa La Ballena include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Playa La Ballena from parking?
The Playa La Ballena 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 La Ballena?
There are 4 attractions near Playa La Ballena that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Monumento Natural de Montaña Amarilla located in 1.6 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Playa La Ballena?
The month with the highest temperature in Playa La Ballena 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 La Ballena (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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