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Playa Mendez
Playa Méndez
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About
Playa Mendez is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 181th place out of 197 beaches in the Santa Cruz de Tenerife region 41.4 km away from its center, the city of Santa Ursula. It is one of the beaches of Guia de Isora settlement, just 5 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a tiny bay with crystal blue water and gray sand & rocks cover, so it is 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 etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.
Playa Mendez 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.
9 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa Abama, which has a rating of 8.6.
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+20
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+19
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Playa Mendez is located in Santa Cruz de Tenerife within Guia de Isora, 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
"The beach in Alcalá is incredibly clean and comfortable, with its black sands. It's not too crowded, which makes it my favorite beach around."
Mowo Manifold
"This location has a strong current, stones, and garbage, making it a death trap. However, it is easy to access, making it convenient."
Jakub Křížek
User reviews
"The beach in Alcalá is incredibly clean and comfortable, with its black sands. It's not too crowded, which makes it my favorite beach around."
Mowo Manifold
"This location has a strong current, stones, and garbage, making it a death trap. However, it is easy to access, making it convenient."
Jakub Křížek
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.2 (Pleasant)
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access
Guia de Isora 5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Pasos Largos 3.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Miraverde 1.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Green pure water
Miraverde 1.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water, Sand bottom
La Caldera 2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine sand
Puerto de la Cruz 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine sand, Blue pure water, Fine sand bottom
Los Rechazos 1.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Los Cristianos 1.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Los Cristianos 0.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Green pure water
La Mareta 1.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand
Guia de Isora 5.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray sand
Casas de Araza 5.7 km
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Filo Méndez• 2 min walk
- Bar Plaza Alcala• 3 min walk
- Tapas Bar El Veril• 3 min walk
- Tasca La Cueva, Rest...• 3 min walk
Attractions
- Alcalá Calle La Cand...• 2 min walk
- Alcalá Plaza Llano• 3 min walk
- Playa Baja Larga• 3 min walk
- Infinity pool• 10 min walk
Transport
- TFS• 30.4km
- Alcalá• 4 min walk
Localities
- Guia de Isora• 5km
- Santa Ursula• 41.4km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Playa Mendez?
The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gray color. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. 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 Mendez?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa Mendez, 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 Mendez good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Playa Mendez does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Is the Playa Mendez 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 mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Playa Mendez secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa Mendez?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa Mendez.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Filo Méndez is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Playa Mendez?
There are 1997 places to stay in the Playa Mendez area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa Mendez include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Playa Mendez from parking?
The Playa Mendez 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 Mendez?
There are 4 attractions near Playa Mendez that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Alcalá Calle La Candelaria located in 0.1 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Playa Mendez?
The month with the highest temperature in Playa Mendez 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 Mendez (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 Mendez (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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