Tenerife has a wide variety of beaches. On the east coast of Tenerife the area of El Medano is a mecca for windsurfers. The balck sandy beaches are very popular, but beware walking on these beaches when hot as they can burn. One of the most famous beaches in Tenerife is the Las Teresitas, where the golden sand was imported from the Sahara.

Tenerifes beaches are great for snorkelling, watersports, beach games and sunbathing. 

PLAYAS DE TROYA

Sun beds, pedal boats, pleasure craft and wet bikes can be rented.
Several water sports are practised, like wet biking, parasailing, etc., and there are several diving clubs. There is one stretch of the coast that is suitable for surfing.

PLAYA PARAISO AND CALLAO SALVAJE

These small tourist resorts in the borough of Adeje are about 12 Km from Playa de las Americas, toward Los Gigantes. Access is sign-posted from the main coast road.
There is a small cove in Playa Paraíso, next to a large swimming pool that belongs to the tourist complex.
The Callao Salvaje resort has a small pebble beach.

LA CALETA AND PLAYA DE LA ENRAMADA

La Caleta is a small coastal enclave in the borough of Adeje, near Playa de las Americas, with a stone beach and some fish restaurants. Access is via a turning off the coast road.
Playa de Diego Hernández, a nudist beach, is close to La Caleta.
Playa de la Enramada is between La Caleta and Playa de las Americas. It is a quiet cove with a sandy beach. It does not usually get very crowded.



PLAYA DE EL MÉDANO

The Granadilla coast has the island's best beaches, of fine golden sand.
There is direct access from the TF-1 motorway.The beach has changing rooms and showers in the square by the beach. There is a kiosk and many bars and restaurants in the area.




Nudist Beaches
The main nudist beaches are the following:
Playa de los Patos (La Orotava)
Playa de Diego Hernández (Adefe)
Playa de Montaña Amarilla (San Miguel)
Playa de Montaña Pelada (Granadilla)
Playa de Montaña Roja (next to la Tejita) (Granadilla)
Playa de Las Gaviotas (Santa Cruz)