Vacation on Tenerife beaches - hidden bays, top resorts and recreation areas

Beach leisure fans will be happy to know that all beaches of Tenerife are municipal. Even if there's a luxurious hotel near, its beach is open for public access. Extra fee may be charged for beach equipment or showers.

The best known and the most beautiful beach of the island is Las Teresitas situated in the city of Santa Cruz. It’s hard to believe that this picturesque and elegant beach is a man-made one; it was made of Sahara Desert sand. This golden beach surrounded with sleek palms spreads for over 2 kilometers. Multiple breakwaters ensure that there won’t be strong waves at the coast. As for beach equipment, this place has lots of pleasant surprises, including various restaurants located nearby.

Playa Arena located next to Los Gigantes is the most exotic on the island. This beach is covered with black volcanic sand creating amazing contrast with deep blue water. Playa Arena can in part replace wellness centers thanks to healing properties of its sand. The beach has collected a number of awards; it also has being holding the title of one of the cleanest places on the island for more than 20 years. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Two popular beaches are situated at the town of Los Cristianos. Both Playa de Los Cristianos and Playa Las Vistas are sand beaches extremely popular among families and active tourists. They offer lots of various entertainment options and represent an ideal choice of water sports. Las Vistas with its resting area and fountains regularly hosts various festivals and live shows. Tourists are basically young ones attracted by multiple night clubs and bars.

Most beaches of the island are situated around the city of Las Americas. El Camison located at the so-called Golden Mile is surrounded with luxurious hotels and entertainment places. Despite its popularity and amount of visitors, this beach retains very calm and harmonious atmosphere. Playa Troya is situated in the very heart of resort area. It's an ideal choice for those to like to have fun all around the clock. The beach hosts numerous popular bars and night clubs; it’s busy 24 hours a day. Playa La Pinta is popular among sports fans; it’s also a very nice choice for families with kids, as there are lots of playgrounds and rides for small visitors.

Costa Adeje with its wonderful beaches is also worth mentioning. Playa Torviscas beach combined with nearby Playa Fañabe creates an excellent all-round place to rest. Total length of these beaches exceeds 2 kilometers, while excellent equipment makes them a nice choice for any kind of leisure.