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    177 beaches found in Tenerife
    177 beaches found in Tenerife
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    Playa de las Teresitas beach in Tenerife, featuring a sandy shoreline with calm water conditions
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    Playa de las Teresitas

    Tenerife
    In Tenerife

    Playa de las Teresitas is a man-made sandy beach on the northeast coast of Tenerife, sheltered by a large breakwater. Its golden sand was imported from the Sahara, and calm waters make it popular for swimming. The beach is located near the village of San Andrés, just north of the capital Santa Cruz.

    El Duque Norte beach in Tenerife, featuring a pebbly shoreline with calm water conditions
    Roadside
    giggel

    El Duque Norte

    Tenerife
    In Tenerife

    El Duque Norte is a small pebble beach on the south-western coast of Tenerife, within the Costa Adeje resort area. Its leeward location provides shelter from trade winds, resulting in typically calm sea conditions. Roadside parking is available, and the beach offers a quieter alternative to nearby sandy beaches.

    La Tejita beach in Tenerife with surfable water conditions
    Roadside
    rene boulay

    La Tejita

    Tenerife
    In Tenerife

    La Tejita is a natural beach on Tenerife's south coast, consisting of fine golden sand backed by dunes and the imposing Montaña Roja. Its exposure to Atlantic swells and trade winds generates consistent, surfable waves, making it a popular spot for windsurfing and kitesurfing. The beach maintains a rugged, undeveloped character with limited facilities and roadside parking.

    Playa Bollullo beach in Tenerife, featuring a sandy shoreline with surfable water conditions
    Roadside
    TenSob

    Playa Bollullo

    Tenerife
    In Tenerife

    Playa Bollullo is a black sand beach on the rugged north coast of Tenerife, near Puerto de la Cruz. Exposed to Atlantic swells, it often has strong waves that attract experienced surfers. The beach is surrounded by cliffs and requires a short walk down, with roadside parking available.

    Playa de Benijo beach in Tenerife, featuring a sandy shoreline with surfable water conditions
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    trolvag

    Playa de Benijo

    Tenerife
    In Tenerife

    Playa de Benijo is a remote black sand beach on Tenerife's rugged north coast, known for its powerful Atlantic swells. The consistent waves attract experienced surfers, but strong currents make swimming hazardous. Surrounded by dramatic cliffs, the beach offers wild natural beauty and is best visited for surfing or scenic walks.

    Playa de El Médano beach in Tenerife, featuring a sandy shoreline with surfable water conditions
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    Papm1949

    Playa de El Médano

    Tenerife
    In Tenerife

    Playa de El Médano is a sandy beach on Tenerife's south coast, known for its consistent trade winds that create ideal conditions for windsurfing and kitesurfing. The beach is family-friendly with roadside parking available. As a popular water sports destination, waves are typically surfable, especially in the windier months.

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    Playa de Fañabe beach in Tenerife, featuring a sandy shoreline with calm water conditions
    Roadside
    Wouter Hagens

    Playa de Fañabe

    Tenerife
    In Tenerife

    Playa de Fañabe is a sandy beach located on the southwest coast of Tenerife, in the Costa Adeje area. Sheltered by the surrounding coastline, it typically offers calm waters, making it suitable for swimming and sunbathing. The beach is well-equipped with amenities and is a popular choice for tourists seeking a relaxed beach day.

    Playa de la Arena beach in Tenerife, featuring a sandy shoreline with calm water conditions
    Roadside
    Zala

    Playa de la Arena

    Tenerife
    In Tenerife

    Playa de la Arena is a black sand beach on the west coast of Tenerife, sheltered by the nearby Los Gigantes cliffs. Its calm waters make it ideal for swimming and family outings. The beach is backed by a promenade with services, and the surrounding area offers volcanic landscapes.

    Playa de las Américas beach in Tenerife with calm water conditions
    Roadside
    Wouter Hagens

    Playa de las Américas

    Tenerife
    In Tenerife

    Playa de las Américas is a man-made golden sand beach on the sheltered southwest coast of Tenerife. Its south-facing location and breakwaters keep the waters calm, making it ideal for swimming and water sports. The beach is a popular resort destination with a lively promenade.

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    About Tenerife

    Tenerife is the largest and most populous island of the Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago off the northwest coast of Africa. Its landscape is dominated by the Teide volcano, a peak that rises over 3,700 metres and creates a central highland that divides the island into distinct climate zones. The coast varies from steep cliffs in the north to long sandy shores in the south, shaped by volcanic origin and Atlantic exposure.

    Among the island's many shores, Playa del Médano stands out as a natural bay with golden sand and consistent winds that make it a magnet for windsurfers. Playa de Las Vistas, near Los Cristianos, offers a long stretch of imported golden sand in a sheltered cove with calm waters. On the northern coast, Playa Jardín in Puerto de la Cruz combines black volcanic sand with landscaped gardens, while Playa El Duque in Costa Adeje features fine golden sand and a more upscale setting. Other notable beaches include Playa de San Marcos in Icod de los Vinos, with dark sand and a promenade, and Playa de las Galletas, a small volcanic cove on the southern tip.

    The island's beaches display a wide range of sand types, from the pale golden sand of the south, often imported, to the natural black volcanic sand found on the north and west coasts. Sea conditions vary significantly: the south coast generally experiences calm seas ideal for swimming, while exposed northern and western shores are subject to Atlantic swell and trade winds, with about ten beaches known for surf-friendly waves. Activities such as windsurfing and kitesurfing are popular at Playa del Médano, while the calmer southern beaches cater more to family swimming and sunbathing.

    Tenerife is accessible via two international airports—Tenerife North and Tenerife South—as well as ferry services from other islands and mainland Spain. The swimming season extends year-round thanks to the subtropical climate, with water temperatures remaining pleasant from spring through autumn, and even winter months seeing moderate sea conditions for those acclimatised to cooler waters.