Playa de Las Teresitas, Public beach in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain.
The beach stretches for 1300 meters along the coast, featuring white sand imported from the Sahara Desert and protected by a lengthy breakwater.
The beach underwent a complete transformation in 1973 when engineers added white sand and constructed barriers to create safer swimming conditions.
Local fishermen from San Andrés village maintain their traditional activities at the northern end of the beach, selling fresh catches daily.
Visitors find complete facilities including showers, restrooms, changing rooms, lifeguard services, parking areas, and multiple food establishments along the beach.
The beach contains over 200 palm trees planted along its length, providing natural shade zones throughout the sandy expanse.
Location: Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Official opening: June 15, 1973
Length: 1,300 m
Width: 80 m
Made from material: white sand
Address: Las Teresitas Beach, Avenida Marítima De San Andrés, 38120 Santa Cruz De Tenerife
GPS coordinates: 28.50861,-16.18583
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:25
A selection of Spanish beaches with white sand, turquoise water, and natural rock formations. From the coves of Balearic Islands to the Atlantic shores of Cantabria, this list contains information about locations, characteristics, and local features.
Spain has more than 8,000 kilometers of coastlines home to hundreds of beaches with diverse characteristics. The Mediterranean, Atlantic, Balearic Islands, and Canary Islands feature contrasting marine scenery: coves sheltered between cliffs, extensive sandy areas, urban beaches, and protected natural zones. Each coastal region has developed its own identity influenced by local geology and climate. The Balearic Islands include bays like Cala Macarella in Menorca or Ses Illetes in Formentera, where white sand contrasts with clear Mediterranean waters. The Canary Islands display volcanic landscapes, with the Maspalomas dunes on Gran Canaria stretching over 6 kilometers, or Lanzarote’s red cliffs framing Playa del Papagayo. Along the Andalusian coast, the Cabo de Gata Natural Park houses Mónsul Beach with its black volcanic formations, while Bolonia near Tarifa features a 4-kilometer-long beach with Roman remains. The northern coast presents a different scene: La Concha urban beach in San Sebastián forms a 1.5-kilometer arc, the limestone cliffs of Asturias protect Playa del Silencio, and the Cíes Islands in Galicia are part of a marine national park.
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