Playa de las Gaviotas, Natural beach in Santa Cruz de Tenerife Province, Spain.
Playa de las Gaviotas is a natural beach along the coast of Santa Cruz de Tenerife with dark sand stretching about 250 meters. Rocky cliffs frame it on the sides where Mediterranean plants grow down toward the water's edge.
The beach received its name from gulls that have nested in the surrounding cliffs for centuries. Local fishermen used these birds as natural guides when heading out to sea.
The beach brings together people from different backgrounds who gather to enjoy seaside traditions in their own way. Visitors from the area and beyond use it as a place to connect with the natural coastal environment.
Access to the beach is from designated parking areas with straightforward paths leading down. Basic facilities are available including waste bins and regular maintenance to keep the area clean.
The site protects native plant species that grow directly in the sand near the water, adapted to coastal conditions. This rare vegetation shows how the coastal ecosystem has remained wild even alongside the beach.
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