Beaches in Tenerife

Tenerife is famous for its black lava sand beaches. However, there are also light-coloured beaches – some of which are made up of sand from the Sahara, for example. Below, we present the most beautiful beaches on Tenerife:

The most beautiful beaches on Tenerife

The beaches on Tenerife are all very different. First and foremost, Tenerife is known for its black lava sand. However, alongside the quintessential sandy beaches on Tenerife - whose distinctive colour is due to the lava from Mount Teide - there are also man-made sandy beaches featuring the finest Sahara sand. From the Botanical Beach (Playa Jardín) in Puerto de la Cruz to the Wi-Fi Beach (Playa Socorro) for wave-surfers and internet surfers near Los Realejos, Tenerife has a wide variety of beaches to offer. On this page, we'll introduce you to the best beaches on Tenerife.