Your ultimate guide to 80+ beaches across Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura & Lanzarote with GPS coordinates, transportation details, parking costs, and insider local tips
25+ beaches covered, 340km coastline. From golden Las Teresitas to volcanic black sands of Puerto de la Cruz.
Explore 25+ Tenerife Beaches →25+ beaches covered, 14 microclimates. Urban Las Canteras to Maspalomas dunes & hidden Güigüí.
Explore 25+ Gran Canaria Beaches →15+ beaches covered, 326km coastline. World's best windsurfing destination with endless sands.
Explore 15+ Fuerteventura Beaches →15+ beaches covered, 213km coast. Dramatic volcanic beauty meets pristine Papagayo waters.
Explore 15+ Lanzarote Beaches →€1.35-3.70 per journey
Ten+ card offers discounts. Free for Canary residents.
€1.40-6.90 per journey
Blue buses + yellow municipal. AB Card 20% discount.
€1.45-3.50 per journey
BTF card gives 10% discount on all routes.
€1.40-3.50 per journey
Bono Bus card offers 10% discount.
Discover 25+ diverse beaches along 340km of coastline beneath Spain's highest peak
Location: Los Cristianos (west of port)
Size: 850m x 120m, golden sand
Features: Breakwater protected, disabled access
🚌 Bus: Lines 110, 111, 343, 473, 477
🅿️ Parking: Difficult - €2/hour nearby lots
💰 Sunbeds: €8-12/day, umbrellas €6-8/day
Most popular beach in Los Cristianos with imported golden sand and calm protected waters. Perfect for families with volleyball nets, water sports rentals, and massage tents available. Connected to Las Américas by beautiful promenade.
🌊 Activities: Kayaking, diving, paddleboarding. Tourist info office on beach. Walk to Las Américas in 20 minutes via promenade.
Location: Next to Los Cristianos harbor
Type: Fine golden sand, harbor protection
Features: Ferry departures to La Gomera/El Hierro
🚌 Bus: Same as Las Vistas (adjacent)
🅿️ Parking: Harbor parking €2/hour
🍽️ Dining: El Cine seafood restaurant nearby
Protected harbor beach perfect for families with children. Very calm waters due to harbor breakwater. Great for watching ferries and boats, plus traditional sardine roasting during carnival festivities.
⛴️ Ferry Tip: Ferries to La Gomera depart from adjacent harbor. Animal-shaped water bikes with slides available for children.
GPS: 28°30'34.101"N, 16°11'06.841"W
Type: 1.5km imported Saharan golden sand
Features: Protected by artificial reef
🚌 Bus: TITSA Line 910 from Santa Cruz (20-25 min)
🅿️ Parking: Free, 100+ spaces
💰 Facilities: Sunbeds €5-6/day, full amenities
Iconic golden sand beach with imported Saharan sand and crystal-clear protected waters. Perfect for families with palm tree shade and dramatic Anaga mountain backdrop. Most photographed beach in Tenerife.
💡 Insider Tip: Visit early morning for best parking. Try fresh horchata under palms. Water temperature 20-24°C year-round.
Location: El Médano town center
Type: 2km+ natural light brown sand
Wind: Consistent trade winds 300+ days/year
🚌 Bus: Lines 410, 470, 483
🅿️ Parking: Free throughout town
🏄♂️ Kitesurf: €60-80 per 3-hour lesson
Premier windsurfing and kitesurfing destination with bohemian atmosphere. Spectacular sunset views of red Montaña Roja volcano. Wooden boardwalk with cafés and equipment rental shops.
🎓 Schools: PKS Tenerife, DPC Tenerife, Sunset Kite Center. Equipment €40-60/day. Best conditions March-October.
Location: Puerto de la Cruz
Type: 1km black volcanic sand, gardens
Designer: César Manrique landscape architecture
🚌 Bus: TITSA Lines 102, 103, 345, 363
🅿️ Parking: Free parking areas nearby
🎯 Attractions: Near Loro Parque theme park
Stunning black sand beach designed by renowned artist César Manrique. Beautiful tropical gardens with cacti, palm trees, waterfalls and volcanic caves surround the beach. Spectacular Mount Teide views.
🌊 Features: Designated surfing sections, disabled access pathways, Plaza del Charco nearby for dining. Garden pathway with stone walls and waterfalls.
Access: TF-134 road, Anaga Rural Park
Type: Wild black volcanic sand, dramatic cliffs
Features: Roques de Anaga rock formations
🚌 Bus: TITSA Line 946 to Almáciga + 15-min walk
🅿️ Parking: Small area at El Mirador restaurant
⚠️ Safety: No lifeguards, strong currents
Remote black sand beach surrounded by banana plantations and basalt cliffs. Long steep descent via marked trail (20-30 minutes). Best photography at sunset with iconic rock formations.
⚠️ Important: Experienced swimmers only. El Mirador restaurant above offers spectacular views and refreshments. Bring water and sturdy shoes.
Location: Puerto de Santiago, Los Gigantes area
Type: Black volcanic sand, 175m length
Award: Blue Flag since 1989
🚌 Bus: TITSA Lines 473, 477
🅿️ Parking: Street parking above beach (difficult high season)
⚠️ Safety: Strong undercurrents - stay in flagged areas
🐋 Whale watching: Premier European location
🍽️ Dining: La Sirena, Neptuno €15-30
🌅 Views:600m cliffs, La Gomera island views
Dramatic black sand beach beneath towering Los Gigantes cliffs. Excellent whale watching boat trips and cliff-top restaurants. Perfect sunset viewing location with spectacular La Gomera island backdrop.
Explore 25+ diverse beaches across 14 unique microclimates
GPS: 28.1464°N, -15.4425°W
Length: 3.1km promenade
Protection: Natural reef "La Barra"
🚌 From Airport: Routes 60 (€2.80-€3.45), 91 (€2.90)
🅿️ Parking Padre Cueto: €10-15/day beachfront
💰 Sunbeds: €2.50 each (card payments only)
🏄♂️ Surfing: La Cicer (southern end)
🤿 Snorkeling: Marine reserve areas
🚭 Note: Smoking banned since 2017
Europe's premier urban beach with 3 distinct sections: El Peñón, Playa Grande, La Puntilla. Natural reef creates perfect swimming conditions and world-class surfing opportunities.
💡 Budget Tip: Parking Intermodal El Rincón €2.50/day + bus tickets. Reef "La Barra" visible at low tide for snorkeling.
GPS: 27.7461°N, -15.5897°W
Length: 6km continuous beach
Dunes: 400 hectares protected area
🚌 From Airport: Route 66 direct (€4.05, 35 min)
🅿️ Main: €8-12/day near lighthouse
💰 Packages: €10-12 for 2 beds + umbrella
Iconic 6km beach with shifting sand dunes nature reserve. Historic 1890 lighthouse landmark and naturist areas between beach bars 3-4 and 5-6.
⚠️ Important: €300 fines for entering restricted dune areas - follow marked trails only. Free ExpoMeloneras parking 10-min walk.
Location: Southwest of Maspalomas town
Size: 500m x 75m golden sand
Features: Luxury hotels, shopping promenade
🚌 Bus: Same routes as Maspalomas
🅿️ Parking: Beach parking available
🏌️ Golf: 18-hole course nearby
Elegant beach in luxury resort area with calm waters and fine golden sand. Connected to Maspalomas at low tide. Less crowded alternative with upmarket amenities and restaurants.
🥂 Luxury: 5-star Lopesan Costa Meloneras nearby. Rocky bottom at low tide - better swimming at high tide. Casino and fine dining available.
Location: San Bartolomé de Tirajana, between San Agustín & Playa del Inglés
Size: 300m x 110m, dark golden sand
Protection: Sheltered by breakwater
🚌 Bus: Line 52 Global bus, easy access
🅿️ Parking: Somewhat scarce, street parking
🍽️ New: Mao Mao beach chiringuito opened
Quiet family beach popular with locals and Canarians with second homes. Connected to San Agustín and Playa del Inglés by promenade walkway. Peaceful alternative to busier resort beaches.
🍽️ Local Dining: San Agustín shopping center nearby with supermarkets. Addio Mare Italian (famous sirloin pizzas), Greek Taverna. Don Gregory adults-only hotel.
Location: Between Arguineguín & Puerto Rico
Sand: Imported white Bahamian (1000+ tons)
Feature: Heart-shaped island with Beach Club
🚌 Bus: Routes 1, 90, L01, L09 to Aguamarina
🅿️ Parking: €13.50/day with elevator access
💰 Sunbeds: Various levels €15-30/day
Artificial Caribbean-style beach with imported white Bahamian sand. Protected lagoon perfect for families. Heart-shaped island accessible by ferry with luxury Beach Club Maroa.
🚤 Activities: Kayaks, paddleboards, jet skis, parasailing. Breakwater creates calm lagoon conditions ideal for children.
GPS: 27.9167°N, -15.7833°W (Tasartico trailhead)
Access: 2-3 hour challenging hike or boat
Features: Naturist-friendly, unofficial camping
🚗 Drive to: Tasartico village
🥾 Hike: 5-6km rocky terrain
🎒 Essential: 3-4L water per person
🏖️ Two beaches: Güigüí Grande (350m), Chico (650m)
🚫 Facilities: Completely wild, no services
⚠️ Bring: All supplies, sun protection, proper hiking shoes
Europe's most legendary wild beaches accessible only by challenging hike or boat. Two separate pristine beaches offering complete solitude with no development whatsoever. Ultimate adventure for experienced hikers.
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