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The volcanic nature of the island of Tenerife indicates that it has few natural beaches. Those that exist are characterized by black sands from the island's volcanic rock foundations. The demand for tourist sun-bathing space, however, has led to the creation of resorts and man-made beaches, with golden sand having been imported in some areas.
The South of Tenerife is usually preferred by the tourists to spend their vacations. One of the main reasons that contribute to this choice is because the south offers more hours of sun than the north.
Although our aim at ‘Real Tenerife’ is to encourage visitors to get out and about and discover the Tenerife that lies beyond their resorts, that doesn’t mean that a bit of R&R on Tenerife's beaches shouldn’t be on the cards when you're on your holidays in Tenerife.
It can be a popular misconception that ‘locals’ don’t do touristy things like go to the beach; Tinerfe?os love an outing to the beach. Throughout summer, especially at weekends, the beaches on Tenerife are full of locals enjoying the sun, sand and sea.
However, if manicured beaches with perfectly aligned rows of sun beds leave you cold, don’t worry there are plenty of alternatives waiting to be discovered along Tenerife’s diverse coastline. Whether you’re seeking monster surf for a bit of body boarding, secluded coves and scenic shores to chill out, or have decided that the two-tone look is so eighties and it’s time that your white bits matched the rest of your body, Tenerife’s beaches have got the lot with plenty of nudist, black sand and golden sand beaches off the beaten track to suit; provided you know where to look…
Nestling between the resorts on the south and south west coasts, the bay at El Puertito is probably what Tenerife’s southern fishing hamlets looked like before the property developers moved in. Whitewashed buildings, a fish restaurant, aquamarine water, brightly coloured fishing boats and pale gold sand make you feel as though you’re on an island that hasn’t been discovered yet. It’s also popular with ‘unofficial’ campers during summer months. A simple, but picturesque spot to wiggle your toes in the sand; it’s close to resorts in geographical terms only.
The nearby wind farm might suggest that Playa Grande at Punta de Abona might not be the most comfortable spot to go for that golden glow, but the quiet cream coloured sloping beach is protected by the headland which curves into the sea around the beach, keeping the water and the wind relatively calm. Paths lead to the fishing hamlet above the beach, the Abona lighthouse and a small jetty with an unusual fish sculpture.
The South of Tenerife is usually preferred by the tourists to spend their vacations. One of the main reasons that contribute to this choice is because the south offers more hours of sun than the north.
Although our aim at ‘Real Tenerife’ is to encourage visitors to get out and about and discover the Tenerife that lies beyond their resorts, that doesn’t mean that a bit of R&R on Tenerife's beaches shouldn’t be on the cards when you're on your holidays in Tenerife.
It can be a popular misconception that ‘locals’ don’t do touristy things like go to the beach; Tinerfe?os love an outing to the beach. Throughout summer, especially at weekends, the beaches on Tenerife are full of locals enjoying the sun, sand and sea.
However, if manicured beaches with perfectly aligned rows of sun beds leave you cold, don’t worry there are plenty of alternatives waiting to be discovered along Tenerife’s diverse coastline. Whether you’re seeking monster surf for a bit of body boarding, secluded coves and scenic shores to chill out, or have decided that the two-tone look is so eighties and it’s time that your white bits matched the rest of your body, Tenerife’s beaches have got the lot with plenty of nudist, black sand and golden sand beaches off the beaten track to suit; provided you know where to look…
Nestling between the resorts on the south and south west coasts, the bay at El Puertito is probably what Tenerife’s southern fishing hamlets looked like before the property developers moved in. Whitewashed buildings, a fish restaurant, aquamarine water, brightly coloured fishing boats and pale gold sand make you feel as though you’re on an island that hasn’t been discovered yet. It’s also popular with ‘unofficial’ campers during summer months. A simple, but picturesque spot to wiggle your toes in the sand; it’s close to resorts in geographical terms only.
The nearby wind farm might suggest that Playa Grande at Punta de Abona might not be the most comfortable spot to go for that golden glow, but the quiet cream coloured sloping beach is protected by the headland which curves into the sea around the beach, keeping the water and the wind relatively calm. Paths lead to the fishing hamlet above the beach, the Abona lighthouse and a small jetty with an unusual fish sculpture.