Beaches in Tenerife

Cliff, Sandy beach, Resort, Coast

This area on the west coast of Tenerife is famous for the giant rock formation called Los Gigantes, whose uniqueness will literally take your breath away. The huge overhangs were formed by volcanic activity several million years ago and in some places reach heights of up to 800 metres above sea level. At the foot of the cliffs is the village of the same name, where you can board a sightseeing boat and admire these rock formations from the sea.…

Tourist town, Black sand beach

The town of Puerto de la Cruz was originally a small fishing village, which began to develop after the last volcanic activity in 1706. As it is located on the northern coast, where it rains more, you will be surprised by the ubiquitous greenery. Puerto de la Cruz offers a unique atmosphere, a pleasant climate and fascinating beaches with black volcanic sand and beautiful views of the Teide Mountains. [btn "Choose the best hotel by the beach"…

Sandy beach

Volcanic beaches with fine black sand are the most typical in Tenerife, but one of the few exceptions is Playa de las Teresitas, considered by many to be the most beautiful beach in Tenerife. It is covered in fine golden sand that was brought here from the Sahara in 1973, when the beach was artificially created to increase the tourist appeal of the northern part of the island. [btn "The cheapest beachfront accommodation in Tenerife" https:/…

Sandy beach, Resort

Los Cristianos is the largest of the three famous beach resorts on the southern tip of Tenerife (the others being Playa de las Américas and Costa Adeje). The town of Los Cristianos is the unwritten king of the Canarian resorts, with over 20,000 permanent residents, so it doesn't feel austere and artificial and is alive all year round. On the streets of the centre you can enjoy a shopping spree, while on the promenades great food in the…

Sandy beach, Resort

Playa de las Américas is a man-made resort built in the 1960s and is located between the other resorts of Los Cristianos and Costa Adeje on the southern tip of Tenerife. Since its inception, it has attracted travellers who like to combine beach holidays with nightlife. Playa de las Américas is literally the heart of Tenerife's entertainment scene. The resort offers all facilities from shops, supermarkets to pharmacies or banks. [btn "The…

Sandy beach, Resort

One of the largest and most modern resorts in the Canary Islands is Costa Adeje. It is the northernmost of the three resorts(Los Cristianos and Playa de las Américas) of the large tourist zone in the south of the island and offers all facilities for all types of travellers. In Costa Adeje, nightlife lovers will enjoy the many bars, restaurants and discos, as well as families with children in the quieter parts of town. A beautiful promenade full…

Coast, Sandy beach

The north-east coast of Tenerife is a bit of a forgotten place, yet it's here that you'll find some of the most beautiful beaches on the island. They are all covered in fine black volcanic sand and have one common denominator: an extremely photogenic coastline with high mountains falling steeply into the sea and interesting volcanic rock formations or cliffs that line the entire coastline. The largest of the local beaches is Playa de Benijo,…

Sandy beach, Black sand beach, Resort

Playa San Juan is the name of a beach and a smaller, more intimate resort on the west coast of Tenerife, halfway between the big tourist zone of Los Cristianos + Playa de las Américas + Costa Adeje and Los Gigantes. The clean and tidy smaller town offers all the tourist facilities, but unlike the other resorts on the west of the island, it's predominantly locals, giving it a more authentic and distinctly quieter atmosphere. [btn "The best…

Sandy beach

Near Tenerife Sur TFS airport you can visit the beautiful long and wide La Tejita beach, popular with kitesurfers and the perfect place to say goodbye to the Atlantic Ocean before your flight. La Tejita is covered in fine black volcanic sand and most of the time there will be only a few other people on the large area. Towards the village of La Tejita you can hire sunbeds and umbrellas, otherwise the rest of the beach is free of facilities. [btn…