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Playa del Ancon
Playa del Ancón
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About
Playa del Ancon is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 64th place out of 197 beaches in the Santa Cruz de Tenerife region 1.4 km away from its center, the city of Santa Ursula. It is one of the beaches of Barrio Antonio Afonso settlement, just 1 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.
It is a spacious coastline with crystal blue water and pure gray fine 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, hikers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Playa del Ancon 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 walk along a mountain trail more than 1km long.
4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa del Bollullo, which has a rating of 7.6.
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Playa del Ancon (Santa Cruz de Tenerife) is located outside the Barrio Antonio Afonso 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
"This beach near Barrio Antonio Afonso is tucked away in a picturesque cove, surrounded by steep cliffs. The sun only reaches it in the afternoons, so it's not the ideal spot for sunbathing, although the view is breathtaking. The sand is black and soft, though it can be tricky to get off. The waves are usually quite strong, so it's a great spot for surfers."
Sebastian Zivanovic
"The beach has been shut down due to a massive rock fall, but it was a peaceful spot if you were brave enough to go. Clothing was optional, but you had to be wary of the waves and the falling rocks. The entrance was located on the left of the green gate."
Aurelia Reuter
User reviews
"This beach near Barrio Antonio Afonso is tucked away in a picturesque cove, surrounded by steep cliffs. The sun only reaches it in the afternoons, so it's not the ideal spot for sunbathing, although the view is breathtaking. The sand is black and soft, though it can be tricky to get off. The waves are usually quite strong, so it's a great spot for surfers."
Sebastian Zivanovic
"The beach has been shut down due to a massive rock fall, but it was a peaceful spot if you were brave enough to go. Clothing was optional, but you had to be wary of the waves and the falling rocks. The entrance was located on the left of the green gate."
Aurelia Reuter
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A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.
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1km from center
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Barrio Antonio Afonso
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1.1km from center
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880m
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Barrio Antonio Afonso
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1.1km from center
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1.9km from center
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1.8km from center
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1.5km
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Located at nearest locality
Barrio Antonio Afonso
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1.8km from center
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Cafe Vista Paraiso• 7 min walk
- El Calderito de La A...• 12 min walk
- Restaurante San Dieg...• 17 min walk
- Mojo Picón De Sergio• 18 min walk
Attractions
- Ermita de San Amaro• 3.3km
- Parque cultural Doña...• 3.5km
- Centro de visitantes...• 4km
- Carpet Museum• 4.3km
Transport
- UPC• 5km
- Estación de guaguas...• 3.5km
Localities
- Barrio Antonio Afons...• 1km
- Santa Ursula• 1.4km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Playa del Ancon?
The Playa del Ancon is covered with soft and fine gray sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.
What are the key activities at Playa del Ancon?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa del Ancon, 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 Ancon 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 Ancon does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Is the Playa del Ancon 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 pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Playa del Ancon secluded and good for relaxing?
The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
What are the key audiences of Playa del Ancon?
Playa del Ancon can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Hiking adventurers
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa del Ancon?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa del Ancon.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Cafe Vista Paraiso is the closest place located 500 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Playa del Ancon?
There are 1500 places to stay in the Playa del Ancon area.
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Playa del Ancon from parking?
The Playa del Ancon has no parking spot and you have to overcome a long trail with descent at the end.
Are there any attractions nearby Playa del Ancon?
There are 4 attractions near Playa del Ancon that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Ermita de San Amaro located in 3.3 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Playa del Ancon?
The month with the highest temperature in Playa del Ancon 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 Ancon (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 Ancon (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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