The most beautiful beaches of Tenerife in the Canaries
Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands. Renowned for its chic and touristy beach resorts, the island is equally celebrated for its wild beaches!
Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands. Renowned for its beach resorts that are both chic and touristy, the island is equally celebrated for its wild beaches! Stretches of black or golden sand, volcanic landscapes or shorelines bordered by cliffs: discover the most beautiful beaches of Tenerife – and those where you can practice water sports…
Playa Jardín (THE beach of Tenerife to absolutely see)
Located in the north of Tenerife, at Puerto de la Cruz, playa Jardín is an atypical gem, conceived by César Manrique (a Canarian artist, known for his ecological works). To access the beach? You'll need to cross the superb botanical garden imagined by this passionate artist – who dreamed of a lush garden near a black sand beach, to enhance nature's contrasts…
Once you arrive on the beach? You'll be able to admire a superb vegetative belt, made of endemic and exotic plants! For everyone's comfort, playa Jardín is divided into three distinct beaches: Playa del Castillo, Playa del Charcón, and Playa de Punta Brava – with zones dedicated to surfing and others to hammock rentals, etc.
Practical information Activities: swimming, surfing, restaurants, children's play areas Facilities: changing rooms, showers, umbrellas, hammocks Public: families, surfers, accessible to people with reduced mobility |
Playa de Las Américas
Located in the southwest of Tenerife, playa Las Américas is an upscale beach resort – and also one of the largest on the island. Renowned for its facilities and surf spots, the beach is very popular with families and water sports enthusiasts… A ten-minute drive from the beach, you'll find Siam Park: Europe's largest water park, perfect for having fun with friends or family!
Along the shoreline? The beach offers a lovely seaside stroll, while in the evening, its restaurants and bars come alive with a festive nighttime atmosphere… Off the coast of the beach, it's possible to observe whales and dolphins during a boat trip.
Practical information Activities: scuba diving, surfing, banana boats, whale and dolphin watching Public: families, water sports enthusiasts |
Playa El Bollullo
In the municipality of La Orotava? Set off to discover playa El Bollullo! Bordered by volcanic rocks, this beach is a wild treasure – spared from the rush of tourism. Renowned for the power of its waves, this little corner of paradise is highly prized by enthusiasts of water sports seeking thrills.
To discover this natural gem, you'll first need to take a scenic hike through a banana plantation (from the El Bollullo restaurant)! Once you arrive, you'll discover a sublime expanse of black sand…
Practical information Activities: surfing, swimming (under supervision) Public: water sports enthusiasts, not recommended for children (due to wave strength) |
Playa de El Duque
In the south of Tenerife, the municipality of Costa Adeje is home to playa de El Duque. Blessed with turquoise waters and golden sand, this beach is decorated with the prestigious Blue Flag label – which rewards beaches for their biodiversity management, as well as for the quality of their facilities and services.
Oriented toward the comfort of vacationers, the "Duke's Beach" is equipped with showers, restrooms, and numerous rental services – umbrellas, hammocks, etc. Bordered by a lovely path, playa de El Duque is thus connected to eight other beaches via the coastline. A secret? This beach is renowned for the beauty of its sunsets…
Practical information Activities: swimming, shopping along the shoreline, restaurants (and fine dining) Facilities: showers, changing rooms, restrooms, parking Public: beach particularly suited for children, accessible to people with reduced mobility |
Playa Fañabé
A 20-minute walk from the "Duke's Beach,
