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Photos of the Canary Islands

Strong currents shadow the black sand of Playa Bollullo

The beach below the Orotava valley draws visitors with views towards Teide and banana plantations, but warning signs and waves of well over head height make swimming a matter for strong swimmers only.
Playa Bollullo Teneriffa 01 Foto: Johannes Bornewasser
Locals consider it Playa Bollullo one of the most beautiful beaches in the Canaries-Island. Why? Our pictures below will show you why. Klicken Sie jetzt rechts auf "weiter >"
Playa Bollullo Teneriffa 02 Foto: Johannes Bornewasser
Playa Bollullo lies at the foot of the Orotava-Tals - gleich neben Puerto de la Cruz. On cloudless days, the view stretches across the region's green countryside all the way up to the Teide.
Playa Bollullo Teneriffa 03 Foto: Johannes Bornewasser
Getting there can, however, be quite an adventure on some days. You pass ruins along the way, and on the single-lane road you have to put the car in reverse time and again.
Playa Bollullo Teneriffa 04 Foto: Johannes Bornewasser
On the way to the beach, you pass a small memorial. That's because the beach isn't entirely without its dangers. But more on that later...
Playa Bollullo Teneriffa 05 Foto: Johannes Bornewasser
Playa Bollullo is right next to Puerto de la Cruz, with Martiánez Beach within sight.
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Playa Bollullo Teneriffa 06 Foto: Johannes Bornewasser
To reach the beach, you have to walk down a footpath.
Playa Bollullo Teneriffa 07 Foto: Johannes Bornewasser
Once you get there, it immediately becomes clear that this beach isn't your typical swimming beach.
Playa Bollullo Teneriffa 08 Foto: Johannes Bornewasser
The current at Playa Bollullo is considered strong all year round.
Playa Bollullo Teneriffa 09 Foto: Johannes Bornewasser
Warning signs point this out all over the beach.
Playa Bollullo Teneriffa 10 Foto: Johannes Bornewasser
You really should only go for a swim here if you're very good at it - just like this gang who live on the beach.
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Playa Bollullo Teneriffa 11 Foto: Johannes Bornewasser
The reason are these man-high waves.
Playa Bollullo Teneriffa 12 Foto: Johannes Bornewasser
This couple is about to find out just how powerful the waves at Playa Bollullo can be...
Playa Bollullo Teneriffa 13 Foto: Johannes Bornewasser
That's how fast the ground is washed away from under your feet.
Playa Bollullo Teneriffa 14 Foto: Johannes Bornewasser
That deters others, too.
Playa Bollullo Teneriffa 15 Foto: Johannes Bornewasser
If you fancy a break, there's a little beach bar. The food is said to be good.
Playa Bollullo Teneriffa 16 Foto: Johannes Bornewasser
Drinks are also served. You are allowed to take them to the beach.
Playa Bollullo Teneriffa 17 Foto: Johannes Bornewasser
Playa Bollullo on Tenerife lies right between banana plantations.
Playa Bollullo Teneriffa 18 Foto: Johannes Bornewasser
Anyone staying until late afternoon also gets a great sunset.
Playa Bollullo Teneriffa 19 Foto: Johannes Bornewasser
The low-set sun and the banana plantations below make for a stunning sight.
Alle Infos zum Lago Martianez in Puerto de la Cruz auf Teneriffa
Directions and info: >>> zum Beach tip: Playa Bollullo in Tenerife's north
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