Playa El Bollullo
Playa El Bollullo
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Jayne B
Chepstow, UK319 contributions
Feb 2022 • Couples
Lovely walk round the coast and through banana plantations from puerto de la Cruz, took about 40 mins. Got there on 26th Feb, life guard at top, work going on on the cliffs leading down to beach, car park closed and path fenced off with permanent sign saying access prohibited. Beach Churinguito looked very much closed up so no we settled for a coffee in the top bar/ restaurant which had lovely views out over. Public footpath round also stopped here.
Written February 26, 2022
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Worslesr
Blackpool, UK3,018 contributions
Sep 2022
This is a lovely little beach hidden away at the edge of Porto. Its a bit of a trek to get to and taking a car down can be a bit scary but well worth it. The beach is at the bottom of a cliff with a car park next to a restaurant at the top of the cliff, then a trek down many steps.
The sand is black but fine and soft. The beach has a cafe, toilets a lifeguard and you can rent basic loungers and parasols. Its not particular long at a few hundred meters but doesn't get over crowded.
The sand is black but fine and soft. The beach has a cafe, toilets a lifeguard and you can rent basic loungers and parasols. Its not particular long at a few hundred meters but doesn't get over crowded.
Written September 22, 2022
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Vytaute
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Sep 2021
Beautiful black sand beach. The waves were great too.
However, it was difficult to drive down to the beach - only one car can fit on the road, and there weren't too many spots where 2 cars could fit, it was a stressful drive, so I'd recommend parking up the hill and hiking down, it's around 1.5km to get to the beach from the main road.
However, it was difficult to drive down to the beach - only one car can fit on the road, and there weren't too many spots where 2 cars could fit, it was a stressful drive, so I'd recommend parking up the hill and hiking down, it's around 1.5km to get to the beach from the main road.
Written September 26, 2021
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simplymark
Shrewsbury, UK2,401 contributions
Nov 2021
The fact that this is a bit of a walk from Puerto and not easy to drive means that it is a lovely quiet spot. There is a beach bar on the beach and a restaurant above it. It is not easy if you have walking difficulties as there are a lot of steps. WARNING: check if it is open before you go as there have been notifications about it being closed in 2022
Written March 9, 2022
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ali21i
Aberdeen, UK78 contributions
Mar 2022 • Solo
Lovely walk from Puerto de la Cruz through banana plantations to get here. Unfortunately, as mentioned in previous reviews , the beach is currently closed. This is due to rock falls onto the beach and paths. They are hard at work trying to secure the rocks above the beach. I spoke to the lifeguard and he said that they hoped the beach would be open again in a few months. Still worth the walk, the bar/ restaurant above is still open.
Written March 12, 2022
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Šárka B
Vienna, Austria15 contributions
Apr 2023 • Family
Very nice beach. It is a bit more difficult to get there, can’t really imagine it with litlle kids (3years old and younger), the waves were huuuge, so we couldn’t really swim there but it was still worthy. Also recommend the restaurant on the top!
Written April 8, 2023
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Sightseer19935
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This beach 2 km. from the city is a real treat. Walking through the magnificent banana tree plantations in itself is a treat then down and up the barranco de la arena [which is a dried up river canyon] and along the final stretch to a hidden cliff surrounded cove, you can belief again in paradise. A lot of steps 300 down the cliff the beach is fun, as all beaches are but its isolation and non commercial nature makes it very different from the majority of beaches in a group if islands who live and breath for the tourist industry. Considerind Teneriffe, and all the Canary islands are volcanic mountains beaches themselves are the minority of island coastlines where cliffs reign supreme, beach bollullo is well worth the walk and one that you will enjoy returning to.
A taxi from town will cost 4 and a half euros âbout 2pounds 70 pence and the trip is also interesting but very different from the banana experience.
A taxi from town will cost 4 and a half euros âbout 2pounds 70 pence and the trip is also interesting but very different from the banana experience.
Written January 10, 2006
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Christine M
Belfast, UK41 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
We were staying in Puerto de la Cruz and decided to visit this local beach. Be prepared, it is quite a long walk from the town and once you leave the road you are on a rough path with lots of steps, slopes and hills. There is a laneway down to the headland above the beach where there is a restaurant and a car park, so it would be possible to get to the headland above the beach by car. From the headland, there is a path down to the beach however it would not be accessible to people with walking difficulties.
The beach is sloping and it has black volcanic sand. Sun umbrellas are available to rent at the beach. When we were there the waves were large and there was a rip tide so I simply paddled at the shore and did not try to swim. Be aware the incoming tide comes far up the beach to the rocks in places and if there is a large wave it can catch you unawares (as it did us!).
If you are keen to explore the area and enjoy a walk which takes you through banana plantations and gives wonderful views, I would recommend you try to visit this area. Get directions before you set out, wear good walking footwear and take water for the way.
The beach is sloping and it has black volcanic sand. Sun umbrellas are available to rent at the beach. When we were there the waves were large and there was a rip tide so I simply paddled at the shore and did not try to swim. Be aware the incoming tide comes far up the beach to the rocks in places and if there is a large wave it can catch you unawares (as it did us!).
If you are keen to explore the area and enjoy a walk which takes you through banana plantations and gives wonderful views, I would recommend you try to visit this area. Get directions before you set out, wear good walking footwear and take water for the way.
Written October 24, 2018
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DaisySalt
Sussex248 contributions
Feb 2014 • Couples
Take a walk along the coast east from PDLC. From the Lido follow the road out of the resort - alongside the tunnel and go up the hill, walking up the hard shoulder of the main road. At the top bend go down small steps and this takes you to a path in a banana plantation - follow the paths east and eventually you arrive - after 20-30 mins brisk walk - at the cliff above the beach. Absolutely amazing views with dramatic sea....beach was actually closed as sea was too rough and dangerous when we were there
Lovely to get out in the countryside - we stopped to look a a herd of goats. Café near cliff top for refreshments.
This is a lovely walk and would be great for joggers too
Lovely to get out in the countryside - we stopped to look a a herd of goats. Café near cliff top for refreshments.
This is a lovely walk and would be great for joggers too
Written March 1, 2014
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Sandy M
Broughty Ferry, null, United Kingdom29 contributions
Apr 2013 • Solo
Bollullo is about 20minutes 'walk' from La Paz through the banana plantation, down the baranco, up again, past the restaurante and down to the first beach there the bar provides cold beer and generous sandwiches. The sand is Black and Hot, the surf can be dangerous,but the situation warrants the effort. If you are really adventurous carry on another 10 minutes through the bushes and down one of the crumbling 'paths' to the eastern beach,quieter than the first, but if you've forgotten your bikini/trunks you'll blend in with those who didn't bother to bring them in the first place.
Written October 10, 2013
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Ele_Giaretta
Province of Mantua, Italy292 contributions
Buonasera, è meglio andarci la mattina presto o al tramonto?
stefanam
Rome, Italy1,439 contributions
Qualsiasi ora è buona, la spiaggia è da vivere, quindi tra alba e tramonto sceglierei ľ alba
Sophie Albu
Stotfold, UK215 contributions
How’s the best way to get here? I’m staying at the blue sea resort?
Sophie Albu
Stotfold, UK215 contributions
We got a taxi there in the end lol and then walked back thank you for the directions though!
Michèle M
1 contribution
Bonjour, y a t il possibilité de se rendre à pieds depuis Puerto de la Cruz ? Si oui, quel est le temps de parcours ? Si non, comment rejoindre cette plage unique ? Transports en commun ? Taxi ( prix ) ?
Dantito
Buenos Aires, Argentina365 contributions
Buenas tardes, si se puede llegar en transporte publico o en taxi desde Puerto de La Cruz es muy cerca y realmente muy linda la playa
Unidos X el Viaje
Madrid, Spain478 contributions
Se puede acceder a esta playa andando de puerto de la Cruz he visto que en el mapa pone un camino que se llama camino de la costa que va a esta playa
alade1
sevilla187 contributions
Se puede ir andando
Te aconsejo ropa y calzado deportivo así como llevar agua y algo de fruta
Merece la pena la caminata
Unidos X el Viaje
Madrid, Spain478 contributions
Hola vamos a estar en el hotel blue sea interpalace de Puerto de la Cruz esta en la calle Acevino y vi que hay un camino de unos 20 min andando hasta esta playa(en el mapa pone playa san juan) es la misma? Es verdad que puedo ir caminando por esos caminos uno por debajo de la carretera? Ya que he leído que ir andando ves el paisaje que es muy bonito mas que en coche
famkro88
Bonn, Germany146 contributions
No , la playa san juan es una otra playa, detras en el camino direction playa el bollullo hay dos otras playas pero sin un restaurant. Buenos vacaciones !
The Ordinary Traveler
Crewe, UK235 contributions
We are visiting in September. We have a car so can travel, I need to know which is the best beach on the island? Finest sand etc?
Thanks for your help.
southwestscotlad
Dumfries and Galloway, UK47 contributions
La Tejita in the south at the back of the airport is a great sandy but more remote beach which is popular with naturists.
The beaches I went to in the North were all black sand. There is also the man made beach La Teresitas past the capita Santa Cruz.
Julia D
2 contributions
What is the address for satnav?
Hotelier57
Dover, UK223 contributions
El Rincon, 38300 Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife Spain
roberta000079
Rome, Italy1 contribution
Ho un bimbo di undici mesi vorrei andare in bus e poi a piedi bimbo nel marsupio, viaggio da sola e non mi spaventa camminare. ..c'è la faccio?
Simone F
Monterubbiano, Italy120 contributions
Sicuramente si facile discesa alla spiaggia, hai un ristorante sopra attaccato al parcheggio e sotto sulla spiaggia un altro. Dalla autopista principale al ristorante c'è un po di strada ma si fa se ami camminare!
Playa El Bollullo (Puerto de la Cruz) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
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- (0.13 mi) Excellent views of the sea, El Rincón.
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- Restaurants near Playa El Bollullo:
- (0.00 mi) Bollullo Restaurant & Beach
- (0.07 mi) Chiringuito Bollullo
- (0.27 mi) Restaurante San Diego
- (1.04 mi) Black Sea Restaurant
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