The Beaches of Tenerife
Eighteen shores, walked and reviewed by editors who live the island. Sand type, water clarity, dining, family rating — everything you need to plan a perfect beach day.
Playa del Duque
The most polished beach on the island.
Playa de Las Teresitas
Saharan sand meets Anaga's wild peaks.
Playa de El Médano
Tenerife's wind-and-wave capital.
Playa de Benijo
Tenerife's most cinematic black-sand cove.
Playa Jardín
César Manrique's botanical black-sand sanctuary.
Playa de Las Vistas
The south's most family-friendly stretch.
Playa Fañabé
Reliable golden sand at the heart of Adeje.
Playa de Los Gigantes
Black sand at the foot of Europe's tallest sea cliffs.
Playa Bollullo
A black-sand secret reached only on foot.
Playa de Abama
An exclusive cove reserved for Ritz-Carlton guests.
Playa de La Tejita
A wild kilometre of golden sand under Montaña Roja.
Playa de San Juan
An authentic fishing-village beach.
Playa de Diego Hernández
A clothing-optional cove behind La Caleta.
Playa de la Arena
A jet-black beach just south of Los Gigantes.
Playa El Bobo
A small cove between two giants.
El Puertito
Snorkel with sea turtles in a sleepy cove.
Playa del Callao
A glamorous cove in the heart of La Caleta.
Playa de Almáciga
Wild Anaga beach for serious wave-watchers.