Playa de las Américas
This spacious and tranquil beach is the perfect spot for a family day, water sports, sunbathing, or exploring its many beach bars. Its surroundings are filled with shops, restaurants, bars, and entertainment options such as nightclubs and karaoke venues. With its golden sand, the beach offers a wide range of services, including showers, parking, accessibility for people with reduced mobility, and lifeguard supervision. It’s an ideal destination for all kinds of activities and moments of relaxation.
Playa de las Teresitas
Located near Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the island's capital, Playa de Las Teresitas is one of the most popular destinations for both locals and tourists. With a wide range of services such as beach bars, lifeguards, and parking, along with its calm, crystal-clear waters, it’s the perfect spot for a family day out. While it may not be ideal for those seeking total tranquility, it’s undoubtedly the best place to end the day with a relaxing sunset swim after exploring Santa Cruz.
Playa de los Gigantes
Also known as Los Guíos Beach, this stunning beach lies next to the towering cliffs of Los Gigantes, which rise up to 600 meters high. These cliffs, referred to as "the wall of hell" by the indigenous Guanches, create a breathtaking natural spectacle that captivates visitors time and time again. The power of nature has shaped charming coves and picturesque beaches like this one near the Los Gigantes Marina, making it an ideal spot to relax and marvel at the grandeur of this unique landscape.
Playa Jardín
Located in the tourist hub of Puerto de la Cruz in the island’s north, Playa Jardín is one of the area’s most iconic beaches. Designed in the 1990s by renowned Canarian artist César Manrique, this black-sand beach was created to provide a peaceful and relaxing environment. Access to the beach leads through gardens with native flora, stone-wall pathways, and cascading waterfalls, setting the stage for a day of tranquility. Playa Jardín also offers all essential services and boasts spectacular views of Mount Teide.
Playa De Las Vistas
Located in Los Cristianos, in southern Tenerife, Playa de Las Vistas is renowned for its excellent services, earning the prestigious Blue Flag from the European Environmental Foundation for several consecutive years. With nearly a kilometer of fine golden sand, it’s the perfect spot for children to play and enjoy a fun-filled day. Its calm, crystal-clear waters, combined with numerous beach bars for refreshing drinks, make this beach one of the most popular destinations in the island’s south.
Playa de la Tejita
Located in southern Tenerife, next to the Montaña Roja Special Nature Reserve, La Tejita is a peaceful, one-kilometer-long beach with golden sand and clear, calm waters. Far from urban centers, it’s the perfect spot to relax and unwind, offering a cozy beach bar for a refreshing break after a swim. The stunning views of the imposing Montaña Roja make for a perfect photo backdrop, best enjoyed from a rented sunbed. Nudism is also commonly practiced here, adding to the beach’s relaxed and natural atmosphere.
Playa de el Bollullo
One of Tenerife’s most beautiful beaches, located near Puerto de la Cruz, features a wide main beach and a small cove, both with black sand. The beach offers restaurants, beach bars, and sunbed rentals. However, it’s the stunning setting at the edge of a cliff and the crystal-clear, tranquil waters that make it hard to leave the sea. While it’s easily accessible by car, the best experience is wearing comfortable shoes and walking through El Rincón, a lush banana plantation area, making the journey even more special before relaxing on a sunbed.
Playa de Benijo
Tucked away in the mountains of the Anaga massif, one of the seven Biosphere Reserves of the Canary Islands, this paradisiacal beach is the perfect spot to enjoy Tenerife’s breathtaking sunsets. With a peaceful and intimate atmosphere, it’s popular among naturists and water sports enthusiasts. The beach offers minimal services, except for a small kiosk along the path behind it. It’s best to visit during low tide to fully appreciate its wild, powerful waters and be enchanted by its natural beauty.
Playa de Diego Hernández
Located in Adeje, one of Tenerife’s most popular tourist areas, Playa de Diego Hernández, also known as La Caleta de los Hippies, is a hidden gem of natural beauty. Despite being close to busier spots, this small beach offers a tranquil and exclusive environment, accessible through a 30-minute walk from the charming fishing village of La Caleta. Its striking contrast between limestone rock formations and crystal-clear waters makes it an ideal destination for those seeking peace and privacy. It’s also a popular spot for naturists.