Tenerife - Beaches and sea | Canary Islands

Tenerife - Beaches and Sea
Tenerife in the years has become the crossroad for tourists arriving from all over the world. What attracts so many tourists in this wonderful land? Mainly gracious seaside as long as the possibilities to practice many different sports. As well as the crowded beaches of the major tourist centers you can go along for a pleasant walk and discover spectacular coves.

Sun, sea and beaches to dream on… that’s Tenerife!
All the beaches are different from each others but all of them are well-equipped and give the opportunity to carry out several activities, like surfing and windsurfing.

● Playa Las Vistas: is on the municipality of Arona, on the southern part of Tenerife. One of the biggest beaches, with golden sand and bright water also enjoy a good “movida” . Fully equipped and well-organized, Las Vista guarantees comfort and relax: seascapes, beach equipment, showers, restaurants and bus stops to get there very easily

● Playa del Camisòn: on the municipality of Arona, on the south of Tenerife, between Playa de las Americas and Playa de los Cristianos. It’s an artificial beach, golden and very fine sand with the same name as the area, Punta del Camison, a geographical feature nearby . It is situated at the tourist resort of Playa de las Américas, and its amazing seascape is surrounded by restaurants and other services such as security and surveillance, sunshades, deck-chairs and water sport equipment rental services. The affluence of tourists is on average. How to get there: local buses n° 416, 472 and 473

● Playa el Cabezo Grande: is situated on the municipality of Arona, on the south of Tenerife, between the Playa del Camison and the Guincho. The golden and fine sand, the depth of the sea and the huge waves make it an attractive destination for surfers. Also provided of wheelchair access, the beach offers the common facilities as parking, public conveniences, showers and sea walk

● Playa El Médano: on the municipality of Granadilla, on the south of Tenerife. The sand is fine and golden, the waters are transparent and not so deep. Despite that the location is the perfect and ideal place for the lovers of windsurf because of its continuous and strong winds. Its beaches are also know as the bigger ones on the isle. Many services provided: wheelchair access, dressing rooms, kiosks, restaurants and bus stops.

How to get there: it’s possible to rent cars, take the surf highway TF-1 toward the beach. Or bus number 483 is available, that connects Playa de las Americas with Playa el Médano.

● Playa La Tejita: it’s on the municipality of Granadilla, on the south of Tenerife. Thanks to its golden beach, the flow of tourists is very intense, that’s why the hygienic and garbage services are very well-groomed. There’s a little crick on the beach where it’s possible to do nudism, but Bathing there it’s not so secure because of the strong tide. The beach is connected with Playa el Médano, easily reachable by walk.

● Playa Las Teresitas: is in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Surely it’s the location more popular on the isle. It’s an artificial beach with the sand coming from Sahara desert, washed by bright sea water. All the services are obviously provided: beach equipment, showers, hygienic services, bus stops and several bars and restaurants to relax and enjoy.