Playa de las Vistas, Artificial beach in Los Cristianos, Arona, Tenerife, Spain

Playa de las Vistas is a large sandy beach with soft golden sand stretching across the southern coast of Tenerife. The shore offers many facilities including showers, changing areas, lifeguards, sun lounger rentals, and water sports options for different activity levels.

The beach was created through human modification, with imported sand and protective breakwaters built to shape a safe bathing zone. These changes were made in the 20th century to develop the southern coast for tourism.

The promenade links Las Vistas with Los Cristianos and El Camisón, and in the centre of the beach an artificial island works as a fountain, throwing water around it. Along the shore, sun loungers, umbrellas and water-sports rentals are offered, and the beach has held the Blue Flag awarded by the European Environmental Foundation for several years.

The beach is open year-round with the warmest conditions from June to September when the water is calmest. The sand is regularly maintained and the area is easily walkable, with morning hours offering fewer crowds if you prefer a quieter experience.

The artificial island rising from the water at the centre of the beach works as a fountain, spraying water around it. It is the one element of the shoreline that is not natural: the sand itself was imported to build this beach in Los Cristianos, in the municipality of Arona.