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Playa del Guincho
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About
Playa del Guincho 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 24.9 km away from its center, the city of Santa Ursula. It is one of the beaches of Los Majanos settlement, just 1.8 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.
It is a tiny bay with crystal blue water and rocks cover, so it is highly 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 del Guincho 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.
To get to the beach, you need to take a short promenade.
4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Puerto de San Marcos, which has a rating of 5.8.
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Playa del Guincho (Santa Cruz de Tenerife) is located outside the Los Majanos settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the coast of the Tenerife, but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
User reviews
"An absolute delight! The ocean is perfect for swimming, with a small pebble beach and terraces with ladders or stone stairs for easy access. It's also guarded for extra safety. Even during the busiest times of the year, it remains relatively deserted, making it an ideal spot to relax and unwind. Highly recommended - 110%!"
Jack Pollard
"I had high hopes that the negative reviews of the beach were untrue. However, despite the beautiful pictures of the beach, I have to give it just one star as we were unable to find a way to get there. All we could do was admire the view of the banana trees (+ one extra star) and go to another beach."
Mikayla B.
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"An absolute delight! The ocean is perfect for swimming, with a small pebble beach and terraces with ladders or stone stairs for easy access. It's also guarded for extra safety. Even during the busiest times of the year, it remains relatively deserted, making it an ideal spot to relax and unwind. Highly recommended - 110%!"
Jack Pollard
"I had high hopes that the negative reviews of the beach were untrue. However, despite the beautiful pictures of the beach, I have to give it just one star as we were unable to find a way to get there. All we could do was admire the view of the banana trees (+ one extra star) and go to another beach."
Mikayla B.
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Cafetería La Oficina...• 7 min walk
- Cofradía del mar el...• 7 min walk
- Restaurante El Drago• 8 min walk
- Bar Manolín• 21 min walk
Attractions
- Playa de San Marcos• 22 min walk
- Iglesia de San Marco...• 22 min walk
- Museo Guanche• 27 min walk
- Mariposario del Drag...• 28 min walk
Transport
- UPC• 18.8km
- Las Aguas• 9 min walk
Localities
- Los Majanos• 1.8km
- Santa Ursula• 24.9km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Playa del Guincho?
The Playa del Guincho is mostly covered with rocks. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance is rocky, so special footwear is highly recommended.
What are the key activities at Playa del Guincho?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa del Guincho, 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 Guincho good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is very rocky, so it is highly recommended to use special shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Playa del Guincho does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Is the Playa del Guincho 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 rocks and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Playa del Guincho secluded and good for relaxing?
The beach is located in a natural area. 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 del Guincho?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa del Guincho.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Cafetería La Oficina 3 is the closest place located 600 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Playa del Guincho?
There are 766 places to stay in the Playa del Guincho area.
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How far is the Playa del Guincho from parking?
The Playa del Guincho has no parking spot and you have to walk along the trail for half a kilometer to reach the beach.
Are there any attractions nearby Playa del Guincho?
There are 4 attractions near Playa del Guincho that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Playa de San Marcos located in 1.7 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Playa del Guincho?
The month with the highest temperature in Playa del Guincho 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 del Guincho (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.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Playa del Guincho (Tenerife) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Playa del Guincho for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.
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