Beaches

Black-sand beaches, coves and volcanic bathing areas with practical advice before you go.

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Before choosing a beach

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Flags and waves

Follow beach flags, lifeguards and authorised access points.

Real accessibility

La Arena and Los Guíos have adapted facilities; confirm assisted bathing availability.

Nearby

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Bañistas en una piscina natural del litoral de Puerto de Santiago, con el oleaje rompiendo contra el muro protector

Charco de Las Bajas

A natural bay formed by old lava flows, on the Puerto de Santiago seafront, one of the largest…

  • Puerto de Santiago
  • Free
  • Sin servicio de socorrismo confirmado. Accesible con cualquier marea, pero peligrosa con mar movido; entra solo en calma.
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  • Beach near Puerto de Santiago
  • Free
Bañistas en el Charco de Isla Cangrejo, con el oleaje rompiendo contra el muro de hormigón

Charco de Isla Cangrejo

A natural pool cut into volcanic rock in the Isla Cangrejo residential area, sheltered from the swell by…

  • Los Gigantes
  • Free
  • Sin servicio de socorrismo. Evita el baño con mar movido o marea alta; consulta el estado del mar antes de ir.
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  • Beach near Los Gigantes
  • Free
Playa de la Arena, junto a la zona de Punta Barbero donde se ubican los Charcos de Punta Negra (imagen de contexto)

Charcos de Punta Negra

A group of three natural lava pools at Punta Barbero, next to Playa de la Arena, of different…

  • Playa de la Arena
  • Free
  • Sin servicio de socorrismo. Usa los charcos solo con buen tiempo y mar en calma.
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  • Beach near Playa de la Arena
  • Free
Playa de Masca

Playa de Masca

Playa de Masca is a beach or bathing area in Masca. Check sea conditions, access and services before…

  • Masca
  • Check the access rules
  • Check access and rules before going.
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  • Beach near Masca
  • Check the access rules
Calle La Hondura, en Puerto de Santiago, con los Acantilados de Los Gigantes al fondo

Zona de La Hondura

Zona de La Hondura is a beach or bathing area in Puerto de Santiago. Check sea conditions, access…

  • Puerto de Santiago
  • Free
  • Outdoor site. Take care with swell and slippery surfaces.
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  • Beach near Puerto de Santiago
  • Free
Black sand of Los Guíos beach and the Los Gigantes cliffs

Playa de Los Guíos

Playa de Los Guíos is a beach or bathing area in Los Gigantes. Check sea conditions, access and…

  • Los Gigantes
  • Free
  • Check sea conditions and lifeguard service.
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  • Beach near Los Gigantes
  • Free
Playa de La Arena

Playa de La Arena

The Canary Islands' longest-standing Blue Flag beach: black volcanic sand, 140x40 m, accessible, one of Tenerife's best-known diving…

  • Playa de la Arena
  • Free
  • Check sea conditions and lifeguard service.
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  • Beach near Playa de la Arena
  • Free
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