Playa de las Teresitas
Playa de las Teresitas
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- Georgeta Monica S23 contributionsDuring my holiday in Tenerife I took a day trip to Las Teresitas. The beautiful beach is within walking distance of the capital Santa Cruz de Tenerife and is considered one of the most famous beaches on the island. Despite the fact that Las Teresitas is an anthropized beach, about 1.5 km large is also very exotic. The beautiful boundary of Palm trees, wonderful plants and trees full of red flowers, makes it enchanting. The sand is very pleasant delicate, brought from the Sahara Desert, yellow with pink and quartz shades. It is equipped with sunbeds and umbrellas at times, showers, bathrooms and bar-type kiosks. Surrounded by the funereal volcanic mountains, where a beautiful village San André is perched, it seems to you a postcard panorama that presents many colors like a rainbow because, in front of the ocean opens on the horizon with beautiful shades of blue, turquoise and emerald green. In the morning it is very good being the pleasant breeze. In the afternoon instead the beach is very breezy rubbing sand in the face. Umbrellas are very fragile compared to the intensity and power of the wind. I expected to find more suitable umbrellas, straw. Attracting many tourists every year I would have expected in 2024 to find a large restaurant with covered terraces bar and ice cream parlor and a good reception, instead there are kiosks with small makeshift kitchens that I do not trust and the staff not welcoming. I recommend packed lunch for sensitive people which can not eat any kind of food, fried processed with lots of spices. There is nothing simple to find and you risk eating only chips.Visited July 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten August 10, 2024
- Laramaus M1 contributionBeach is very nice, no question, great sandy beach with palm trees, loungers cost 3 EUR/day, drinks very cheap. Free parking. Toilets available, but far too little, no water to wash hands, as faucet broken, no soap, from noon no toilet paperVisited December 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten December 29, 2024
- alessandro brun... bMarina di Pietrasanta, Italy829 contributionsThe beach entirely covered with the sand of the Sahara desert is very beautiful and breakwaters positioned to limit ocean erosion make it look like a bay. The proximity of the port goes unnoticed or at least we were there Saturday, March 1 and I did not notice movement... On the other hand, around 3 pm a nice wind picked up, but since we had arrived very early we opted to return to the south in hotel . One thing that struck me two sunbeds and umbrella full day 6€ and bar service and hot dishes at very affordable pricesVisited March 2025Traveled as a coupleWritten March 11, 2025
- SharonPorto Recanati, Italy45 contributionsBeach with sand imported from the desert near Santa Cruz, absolutely wonderful, a must if you come to Tenerife! The water is clean and clear, you can walk and swim in peace and security, a place suitable for children. In this beach you are fine , we went back twice , there is both the possibility to relax on the free beach and to rent umbrellas for a fee at fairly cheap prices , for half a day we paid € 8 (umbrella and 2 sunbeds). The only flaw regarding the umbrellas is that they are a bit dated and you can only stay until 18:00 ! For the rest everything is also good as far as the catering services (small bars where you can have lunch and snack). Toilets and changing rooms for free public use are also clean and well maintained.Visited September 2024Traveled with familyWritten September 12, 2024
- Matteo BonomoTurin, Italy93 contributionsIta I went to this beach with my parents, I found myself particularly well, the water was still, CRYSTALLINE, very clean and the sand is imported from the Sahara desert. During the morning there was no wind; in the afternoon so much wind. The water was cool, but the problem was the wind when you went out. We paid 6 euros for an umbrella and two sunbeds. There is a nice kiosk (with slightly high prices) that does some things to eat for those who want to have lunch, public parking and free (you have to arrive on time) english I was on this beach with my parents, I found myself particularly well, the water was still, CRYSTALLINE, very clean and the sand is imported from the Sahara desert. During the morning there was no wind; in the afternoon there was a lot of wind. The water was cool, but the problem was the wind when you went out. We paid 6 euros for an umbrella and two sunbeds. There is a nice kiosk (with slightly high prices) that makes some things to eat for those who want to have lunch. Free public parking (you have to arrive on timeVisited August 2024Traveled with familyWritten August 29, 2024
- AdrianoMilan, Italy160 contributionsCute, it combines the discomfort of local stones with the annoyance of imported sand. It is located adjacent to the port and this means that the water is not exactly clear. Full of bars and chiringuiti, convenient and free parking. There are palm trees to have natural shade otherwise there are deckchairs and umbrellas to rent.Visited October 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten October 19, 2024
- Tomasz FNorthampton, United Kingdom8 contributionsBeutiful place. Lots of space to spend nice time. Just a small advice. Nearest parking going from capital is free. On the small roundbout is a guy with a hi-vest that try to charge you 5euro. Dont fall into it.Visited September 2024Traveled soloWritten September 14, 2024
- Jim D247 contributionsA great sandy beach inside an enclosed outer wall, providing safety and less impact from the Atlantic waves. Beach is sandy and has a number of toilets and small cafes. Two sun beds and a parasol were available at an all in price of 6 Euros. Ideal place to soak up some sun.Visited May 2024Traveled with familyWritten June 10, 2024
- Treo BSofia, Bulgaria14 contributionsWe visited Playa de las Teresitas as a family, and it was absolutely perfect! The golden sand is soft and clean, and the calm, crystal-clear water is great for swimming. The kids loved playing on the beach. It wasn’t crowded, which made it even better. There’s easy, free parking right by the beach, loungers for rent, and several beach bars with snacks and drinks. The whole place has a peaceful vibe, and it’s beautifully maintained. It’s a fantastic spot for a relaxing family day, and we’re already planning to visit again!Visited September 2024Traveled with familyWritten December 19, 2024
- ANDREW SAston on Trent, United Kingdom22 contributionsWe were in Santa Cruz on a cruise & fancied a beach. This was fantastic. The 910 bus passes on the road just outside the cruise terminal. E1.25/person each way. You can't go wrong as the beach is the terminus. Journey takes about 15 mins and busses are every 10 mins (each way). Beach itself is great - big sandy beach, shallow water, lots of reasonably priced beach bars (with toilets) behind. Full of locals & families when we were there, which says a lot. We paid E6 for 2 sunbeds and a brolly. We went 3 times; loved it.Visited January 2025Traveled as a coupleWritten February 15, 2025
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Nick C
Gravesend, UK39 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
Lovely beach extremely windy. The beach is a yellow sand beech with a nice gradient into the sea. The bay is protected by a sea wall and so the waves are gentle/ non existent. On the day we visited it was extremely windy and from time to time it felt like you were being sandblasted. The Sun beds were reasonably priced (€2 per item) and the cafe seemed to serve good food and drinks.
Written August 4, 2022
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fulltimeholidayer
London, UK549 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
Visited here when staying in Puerto Cruz, it was about a 40 min drive each way and easy to find.
Plenty of free parking close to the beach
Lots of space when we visited and its a very big beach you'd need a huge amount of people for it to be full or busy.
Very well organised with a bar/cafe,toilets and showers at equal distance points all along so you're never far from the facilities.
The food was surprisingly good and good value for a beach cafe, recommend the chefs salad and my husband enjoyed his chefs burger which was very generously filled.
Very cheap to rent beds and a parasol, think it was €6 per couple per day. There was also cabana beds to rent.
Lovely sea and mountain views.
Definitely recommend
Plenty of free parking close to the beach
Lots of space when we visited and its a very big beach you'd need a huge amount of people for it to be full or busy.
Very well organised with a bar/cafe,toilets and showers at equal distance points all along so you're never far from the facilities.
The food was surprisingly good and good value for a beach cafe, recommend the chefs salad and my husband enjoyed his chefs burger which was very generously filled.
Very cheap to rent beds and a parasol, think it was €6 per couple per day. There was also cabana beds to rent.
Lovely sea and mountain views.
Definitely recommend
Written October 20, 2021
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Ivana A
Italy219 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
The N1 of Tenerife beaches without a doubt! Once you arrive in las Teresitas it almost seems like you are on another island, with the green mountains that soar, the palm trees, the peach-colored sand and the crystal clear sea. There are several chiringuitos where you can eat or enjoy a nice coffee. The beach is free but for those who want there are also small beaches that offer sunbeds and umbrellas. Compared to the south of the island, it takes a little time to get there but it's worth it, this year we went by car but last year we reached it by bus starting from Santa Cruz, the bus operates the last stop right at the beach.

Written March 12, 2024
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Justinio
Warlingham, UK13 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
P&O Cruise ship docked at Santa Cruz Port this morning so we decided to take a trip to the beach for a few hours. The 910 bus takes you right opposite the beach €5 for 2 adults & 2 children & takes about 20 mins. Beautiful golden sandy beach with lots of sun beds & umbrellas €5 per item. Sea is always calm as there are breakers off shore so perfect for kids & swimming. Beach bars all along the beach serving food too. Quite busy but plenty of room & never felt cramped. Would recommend this beach to anyone with children especially if your ship has docked for the day & want to have a day out.
Written August 26, 2022
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chicamuybonita
58 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
An enormous beach in terms of width and length that extends for several kilometers surrounded by an amphitheater of majestic mountains and surrounded by palm trees. Golden sand and a sea that is always transparent and calm thanks to the barrier of rocks that protect it, strategically positioned offshore. Well served by several beach bars, equipped with deckchairs and umbrellas offered at very low prices (2 euros per deckchair and the same for the umbrella), bathrooms and lifeguard assistance with a fixed red cross station. In my opinion the most beautiful of the many in Tenerife that I have visited so far.

Written October 19, 2023
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C_T
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Aug 2023 • Solo
The beach is very beautiful and not overcrowded during the week. It is quite busy at weekends, and the umbrellas may not be available, but there are plenty of palm trees that provide shade. At weekends you also have to pay a fee for loungers and umbrellas. During the week they are free and there are plenty of them. You can have peace and quiet on the beach and you won't be bothered by vendors. However, the free toilet facilities are disgusting. I would rather pay a fee and have clean toilets.

Written August 19, 2023
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Ramona C
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Jun 2024 • Couples
Overrated beach.. For those looking for a quiet and relaxing beach, it's nothing like that.. The southern part of Tenerife is more beautiful.. In my opinion, it's not worth a visit.. The experience at Cristobal de la Laguna is exceptional, which I highly recommend

Written June 10, 2024
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Carla C
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Aug 2023 • Family
Artificial beach made with sand transported from the Sahara. Very beautiful on windy days. Palm trees and services along the entire beach, well-equipped kiosks, rental of umbrellas and sunbeds. The costs of 2 sunbeds plus umbrella vary from 7 to 15 euros. The kiosks provide good cuisine at fair prices. Free parking along the entire coast. I recommend it.

Written August 9, 2023
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Zoe B
Essex, UK111 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
Loved this beach. Got the number 910 bus from straight outside the cruise port terminal in Santa crutZ. Busses every 10 to 15 mins and around 1.5 euros each way. One of the nicest sandy beaches in the island with the backdrop of mountains. Water very calm and sheltered from big waves by a man made reef barrier. All golden sand. Swim out a bit with the snorkel and you come to some deeper water with rocks at the bottom where you can see some fish. Saw a big flat fish of some sort. There is a small bar on the beach, changing rooms and toilets. A short walk to a nearby village one end of the beach by the boats and there are some little places to eat and drink there which looked quite nice.
Written January 21, 2023
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MarghiDNA90
Bolzano, Italy25 contributions
Jan 2024 • Friends
Magnificent beach, it is a spectacle to see from above all the shades of blue that form until they meet the golden yellow of the sand. Wonderful!
It's very windy, yes, so much so that to take the classic photo from the "mirador" we risked seeing our phones fly out of our hands.
It's very windy, yes, so much so that to take the classic photo from the "mirador" we risked seeing our phones fly out of our hands.

Written June 20, 2024
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per il ritorno dalla spiaggia a santa cruz? li ci sono i taxi?
Written July 19, 2020
How strenuous is the stroll up to the cafes and tapas bars?
Written February 19, 2020
If you mean the beach-side bars, they are about 1/4 mile apart along a flat stretch of road and beach. The beach itself is about 5 miles from town along flat paved roads.
Written February 20, 2020
Yes, a lot of people do. It is a bit nippy though.
Written February 21, 2020
Пляж так себе, песок не приятный крупный. Видала я и получше пляжи. Бухта всегда красиво, а так сам пляж ничего особенного😎
Written November 13, 2019
Are there beach chairs and umbrellas for rent? if so how much? thanks
Written October 12, 2019
Hi there,
Yes there are, I can't tell you how much they cost as we only stayed there for a few hours and decided to simple use our beach umbrella.
Written October 13, 2019
Kann ich mit meinem kleinen Dackel an den Strand Terisitas? Habe gehört das soll jetzt möglich sein...
Written February 18, 2019
Non ho visto divietii per gli animali. Un bacio al bassotto e buona passeggiata!
Written February 18, 2019
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