AURELIA TESLARU / PUBLISHED: AUGUST 4, 2021 /

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10 EPIC Black Sand

Beaches in Tenerife
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Tenerife is known for its natural beauty

and for being home to the tallest point
in Spain – Mount Teide. Teide is the
world’s third highest volcanic structure
and it has a height of 7,500 meters, if
measured from the ocean floor.

Due to the volcanic nature of the island,

there are many beautiful black sand
beaches in Tenerife. Some of them are
more remote while others are located
near big cities.

I spent one week on the island,

searching for the best beaches and
tourist attractions. After visiting some
unique and breathtaking black beaches
in Tenerife, I decided to share with you
my favorites. Here they are!

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1. Best black sand beaches in Tenerife

2. Why are the beaches in Tenerife
covered in black sand?
3. Where to stay in Tenerife
4. How to get around Tenerife
5. Final thoughts

1. Best black sand

beaches in Tenerife

1.1 Playa de los Gigantes

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I have to admit that Playa de los Guios,

also known as Playa de los Gigantes is
one of my favorite beaches in Tenerife.
Bordered by tall cliffs, this beautiful
black sand beach is about 100 meters
long.

From the beach, you can admire the

majestic cliffs. This black sand beach in
Tenerife is perfect for swimming, but be
careful, sometimes the currents are
powerful.

There is a lifeguard, showers and

changing rooms at Los Gigantes Beach.
If you get hungry, you can choose one of
the many nearby bars and restaurants.

1.2 Playa de Benijo

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If you’re looking for the best black sand

beaches in Tenerife, you have to visit
Benijo Beach. This beach is located in
the northeastern part of the island,
near one of the most incredible villages
on the island – Taganana.

What makes Playa de Benijo special are

the huge boulders rising from the sea
and the tall cliffs guarding the beach.
The best time to visit this place is at
sunset.

Playa de Benijo is one of the unspoilt

beaches in Tenerife. There are no beach
bars, restaurants, sunbeds, lifeguards,
showers or toilets here. It’s the perfect
place to enjoy the beauty that Mother
Nature created.

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1.3 Playa El Bollullo

Located near Puerto de la Cruz, Playa

El Bollullo is one of the best black sand
beaches in northern Tenerife. It’s a
place known mainly by locals, a hidden
gem yet unknown to tourists.

To get to Bollullo Beach, you’ll first have

to drive on a narrow road and then go
down a set of stairs. There is a
restaurant on the beach and another
one nearby, in case you get thirsty or
hungry.

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I loved Bolloullo Beach because it’s a

bit more remote and the views are
pretty spectacular. It’s the perfect
choice for those looking to escape the
chaos of big cities.

1.4 Playa Jardin

Another beautiful black sand beach in

northern Tenerife is Playa Jardin. This
beach is actually composed of 3 smaller
beaches – Playa del Castillo, Playa
Chica and Playa Maria Jimenez.

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Out of the three, I loved the most Maria

Jimenez Beach. In the backdrop you can
admire a row of colorful houses and the
mountains. We stopped for about an
hour to take photos and even if the
weather was terrible, the view was still
beautiful.

1.5 Playa de Fanabe

If you’re looking for black sand beaches

in southern Tenerife, you have to stop
at Playa de Fanabe. We discovered this
beach on our first day in Tenerife and
we saw the most incredible sunset here.

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The beach is about 600 meters long,

perfect for a relaxing walk at sunset.
There are countless restaurants and
souvenir shops nearby, making it the
perfect destination for those who want
to go to a beach with all the facilities.

If you have time, make sure to visit the

nearby Playa del Duque. This is a
golden sand beach, perfect for
swimming. It’s a bit smaller than Playa
de Fanabe, but equally beautiful.

1.6 Playa de Las Gaviotas

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Located near the more popular Playa

de Las Teresitas, Las Gaviotas Beach is
one the best beaches near Santa Cruz
de Tenerife. You can reach this beach by
car, but first make sure to stop for a few
minutes at Mirador Gaviotas.

From this viewpoint, you can see both

the black sand Las Gaviotas Beach and
the golden sand Las Teresitas Beach.
It’s one of the best viewpoints on the
island!

View of Las Teresitas Beach

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If you’re planning to visit Las Gaviotas,

keep in mind that nudism is accepted
here. There are no facilities at this
beach, making it the perfect place to
reconnect with nature.

1.7 Playa Amarilla

Are you looking for hidden beaches in

Tenerife? Visit Playa Amarilla, one of
the natural wonders in Tenerife. This
beach is only about 50 meters long and
is covered in black pebbles. However,
you can lay your towel directly on the
curved golden rocks.

Amarilla Beach is an excellent spot for

both swimming and snorkeling. The
water is crystal-clear. There are no
facilities at this beach except for a small
beach bar that sells drinks.

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If you’re looking for unique places in

Tenerife, add Playa Amarilla to your
itinerary. You’ll love the rock
formations here.

1.8 Playa de Punta Larga

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Located just a short drive away from

Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Punta Larga
beach is one of the best black sand
beaches in Tenerife. It’s not very
crowded and the water is perfect for
swimming.

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This beach has all the amenities you

need. It has showers, toilets and there
are lots of restaurants and bars nearby.
If you’re looking for a beach with
beautiful views, this is the one!

1.9 Playa del Socorro

Located in Los Realejos, Playa del

Socorro is one of the only two beaches
in Tenerife adapted for disabled people.
This beach has also been awarded the
Blue Flag, meaning that it has all the
facilities needed and clean water.

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Here you can find showers, toilets,

changing rooms and lifeguards. The
beach also has a few areas with WiFi.
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