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About Tenerife

At first glance, the diversity of the beaches of the Tenerife does not have a prominent distinctive feature. There is no clear predominance of mountain landscapes or crystal sea, on the contrary, everything seems balanced. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why the flow of tourists continues to grow from year to year.

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Playa de Las Gaviotas
Playa de Las Gaviotas
Playa de Las Gaviotas
Good for Relax

Playa de Las Gaviotas

Las Cuevas 6.3 km
Good
7.8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Gray sand • Blue pure water • Crowded in season
2.5 Amenities index
Playa el medano II
Playa el medano II
Playa el medano II
Kids friendly

Playa el medano II

La Mareta 3.3 km
Good
7.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Brown sand • Green water • Crowded in season
6 Amenities index
Fanabe Beach
Fanabe Beach
Fanabe Beach
Senior friendly
Playa de Fanabe

Fanabe Beach

Miraverde 1.4 km
Good
7.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Brown sand • Green pure water • Crowded in season
6 Amenities index
Playa de Los Cristianos
Playa de Los Cristianos
Playa de Los Cristianos
Kids friendly

Playa de Los Cristianos

Los Cristianos 0.3 km
Good
7.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Green water • Crowded in season
6 Amenities index
Maritimo Cesar Manrique
Maritimo Cesar Manrique
Maritimo Cesar Manrique

Maritimo Cesar Manrique

Santa Cruz de Tenerife 1.8 km
Good
7.6
Beach resort • Easy access • Blue water • Small free area • Gray sand & rocks • Crowded in season
7.7 Amenities index
Socorro Beach
Socorro Beach
Socorro Beach
Playa del Socorro

Socorro Beach

El Terrero 1.1 km
Pleasant
6.9
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Gray fine sand • Blue pure water • Crowded in season
2.7 Amenities index
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Popular types of Tenerife beaches

Sand
Sand
Rocks
Rocks
Pebble
Pebble
Secluded relax
Secluded relax
Kids friendly
Kids friendly
Snorkling
Snorkling
Naturist beach
Naturist beach
Natural shadow
Natural shadow
Pet friendly
Pet friendly
Long beaches
Long beaches
Private resort
Private resort
Good for Relax
Good for Relax
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
Surfing
Surfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 133 beaches in the island.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Tenerife.

Most beautiful beaches of Tenerife

Abama Beach
Playa Abama

Abama Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Spain, Pasos Largos 3.6 km
La Caleta de Adeje

La Caleta de Adeje
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Spain, Miraverde 3.9 km
Playa de los Gigantes

Playa de los Gigantes
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray sand
Spain, Casas de Araza 5.7 km
Playa de Antequera

Playa de Antequera
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Spain, Mazape 9 km
Playa de Masca

Playa de Masca
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Spain, Masca 2.8 km
Playa Amarilla

Playa Amarilla
6.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water
Spain, Urbanizacion El Guincho 3.3 km
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Quitest and lonely beaches in Tenerife

Playa de las Americas

Playa de las Americas
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water, Sand bottom
Spain, La Caldera 2 km
Playa de la Tejita

Playa de la Tejita
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Green pure water
Spain, La Mareta 1.8 km
Bollullo Beach
Playa del Bollullo

Bollullo Beach
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine sand, Blue pure water, Fine sand bottom
Spain, Los Rechazos 1.4 km
Playa de Sotavento

Playa de Sotavento
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Green pure water, Sand bottom
Spain, La Mareta 1.2 km
Playa La Pelada

Playa La Pelada
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue pure water
Spain, Castro 4.5 km
Playa de la Nea

Playa de la Nea
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Blue pure water, Sand bottom
Spain, Radazul Bajo 0.4 km
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Sandy beaches in Tenerife

Playa De Las Teresitas

Playa De Las Teresitas
9.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Spain, Las Cuevas 5 km
Duque Beach
Playa del Duque

Duque Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Spain, Miraverde 1.7 km
Las Vistas Beach
Playa de las Vistas

Las Vistas Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Spain, Los Cristianos 0.7 km
Playa del Camison

Playa del Camison
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Spain, Los Cristianos 1.4 km
Playa de la Pinta

Playa de la Pinta
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Spain, Miraverde 1.7 km
Beach of the Castle (Garden Beach)
Playa del Castillo (Playa Jardin)

Beach of the Castle (Garden Beach)
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine sand
Spain, Puerto de la Cruz 0.6 km
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Remote beaches in Tenerife

Playa Escondida II

Playa Escondida II
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax
Spain, Castro 4.7 km
Playa la Rajita

Playa la Rajita
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax
Spain, Castro 4.7 km
Playa Casas Blancas

Playa Casas Blancas
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Spain, Mazape 8.6 km
Playa del Ancon

Playa del Ancon
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Gray fine sand
Spain, Barrio Antonio Afonso 1 km
Playa Fabian

Playa Fabian
5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Gray sand & pebble
Spain, Mazape 4.4 km
Playa Tamadiste

Playa Tamadiste
5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Spain, Las Carboneras 2.9 km
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The best beaches in small bays in Tenerife

Playa La Jaquita

Playa La Jaquita
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand
Spain, Guia de Isora 5.5 km
Maria Jimenez Beach

Maria Jimenez Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine sand
Spain, Las Dehesas 0.8 km
Playa El Beril

Playa El Beril
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand
Spain, Miraverde 2.1 km
Playa de Troya

Playa de Troya
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand
Spain, La Caldera 1.6 km
Playa el medano

Playa el medano
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Green water
Spain, La Mareta 3.8 km
Playa de Radazul

Playa de Radazul
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Blue water
Spain, Tabaiba Baja 0.5 km
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Wild and hidden beaches in Tenerife

Roque de las Bodegas

Roque de las Bodegas
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray sand, Blue pure water
Spain, Mazape 2 km
Benijo Beach
Playa de Benijo

Benijo Beach
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray sand, Blue pure water
Spain, Mazape 3.2 km
Playa de Benijo II

Playa de Benijo II
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Spain, Mazape 3.8 km
Playa Los Patos

Playa Los Patos
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Spain, Barrio Antonio Afonso 1.1 km
Playa de la Fajana

Playa de la Fajana
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Spain, Realejo Bajo 1.5 km
Playa Puertito

Playa Puertito
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water, Fine sand bottom
Spain, La Hoya 4.5 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Tenerife, they are as follows:

  • The island's beaches are mainly narrow, quite short and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of gray color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is moderately gentle, such beaches are 112.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Tenerife is less than 500 meters. 108 beaches are relatively easy to access, 19 beaches are difficult to access, which in most cases means that you have to walk a quite long distance, and 5 beaches are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of Tenerife however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Tenerife's beaches

San Miguel de Abona
8 Kaitlyn Kennedy

This place is a real gem, even though it's not much of a beach. People still flock here to sit on the rocks, take a dip in the sea, or even go fishing. There are plenty of renovations being done too, such as a pathway around the San Miguel coast. Although some restaurants are closed, La Marina 2 and a few others are still open for business. It's a great spot for a day out!

Playa de Las Gaviotas
8 Miguel Acosta

This location is not suitable for naturists, but it's generally alright.

Playa el medano II
6 Brett Jackson

The beach was a sight to behold! Kite surfers were soaring across the waves, their colourful sails brightening up the horizon. It was a beautiful day, and the sand was soft and inviting. Be sure to keep an eye out for the kite lines, though - they were scattered around the beach, just waiting to be tripped over!

Fanabe Beach
8 Raviya Kaur

This location is an amazing spot, boasting a wide stretch of sand and plenty of shops, restaurants and pubs nearby. It's easy to access the toilets and showers, and there's the added bonus of sunbeds and sunchairs available to rent. To guarantee you get one, you'll want to arrive early between 8 and 9, or you can even reserve one in advance. The sunbeds are great for families, as three people can easily fit on one. The cost for the first two rows is €80 (€35 for the sunbed plus €45 to use for food and drinks), and €60 for subsequent rows (€25 for the sunbed plus €35 for food and drinks). Sunchairs are also available and are around €7-€8 each, though they're not as comfortable as the sunbeds. Although the sunbeds may seem expensive, you would have spent that money on food and drinks anyway, so it's worth booking one

Playa de Los Cristianos
6 Nguyen Pham

This location is absolutely amazing! It has a truly local atmosphere, and is equipped with all the necessities for a great day at the beach. Unlike other beaches that are usually overcrowded, this one is not, and there is a public restroom close by. With plenty of bars and restaurants to choose from, you can rent a day bed or just relax on the sand and enjoy the food of your choice. All in all, it's a great place to spend a day!

Maritimo Cesar Manrique
4 Davide Rossi

This beach, which seems to mainly serve as a home for the homeless (judging by the presence of tents), has the potential to be a hidden gem in the city. However, regrettably, it appears that nobody pays much attention to this place.

Please note that lifeguards supervise 29 beaches in the island, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the island is September - air temperature during this time warms up to 24.1°C and water up to 24.3°C. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 19.4°C and water to 20.2°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Tenerife? In total there are 133 beaches and the most popular is Playa De Las Teresitas.

Most viewed beaches of Tenerife

Playa La Ballena

Playa La Ballena
5.9
Beach resort, Easy access, Green pure water
Spain, La Estrella 2.4 km
Playa Las Galgas

Playa Las Galgas
5.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Green pure water, Sand & Pebbles bottom
Spain, La Hoya 3.7 km
Playa de Ajabo

Playa de Ajabo
6.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand & pebble, Blue water, Sand & Pebbles bottom
Spain, La Hoya 3.3 km
Playa de Martianez

Playa de Martianez
6.7
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Gray sand & pebble
Spain, Puerto de la Cruz 1.2 km
Fanabe Beach
Playa de Fanabe

Fanabe Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Green pure water
Spain, Miraverde 1.4 km
Playa de los Morteros

Playa de los Morteros
5.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Gray sand & pebble, Blue pure water
Spain, Miraverde 3.4 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Tenerife?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Tenerife, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 133 beaches in total, of which about 4 can be called high-rated.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Tenerife?

Most of the beaches located in Tenerife are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

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Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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