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Beach · Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands
Playa de Las Teresitas
About a 1.3 km beach in San Andrés, 8 km from Santa Cruz, with light sand brought from the Sahara, a breakwater that calms the water and the Anaga mountains behind.
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About Playa de Las Teresitas
Playa de Las Teresitas sits beside the fishing village of San Andrés, about 8 km northeast of Santa Cruz, at the foot of the Anaga mountains. It is the most popular beach for the capital’s residents.
In the early 1970s the original beach, with dark sand and rocks, was transformed: a breakwater was built parallel to the shore to tame the waves, and millions of sacks of light sand were brought from the Sahara, then under Spanish rule. The result is a strip of about 1.3 km of golden sand, with palm trees and calm seas.
The beach has lifeguards, showers, kiosks and parking. Behind it, the dry slopes of the Anaga mountains form the backdrop.
In San Andrés, the streets near the sea have fish and seafood restaurants frequented by city families at weekends, and a small ruined defensive tower.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From half a day to a full day.
Best time
All year on sunny days; during weekdays the beach is quieter. On summer weekends, arrive early.
How to get there
About 8 km from Santa Cruz, roughly 15 minutes by car. City buses leave frequently from the Intercambiador.
Tip
Have fish in San Andrés before or after the beach. For a view of the whole beach, drive up to the viewpoint on the road to Igueste de San Andrés.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Playa de Las Teresitas
Did the sand at Las Teresitas come from the Sahara?
Yes. In the 1970s the beach was covered with light sand brought from the Sahara Desert.
Is Las Teresitas good for children?
Yes. The breakwater keeps the sea calm, and there are lifeguards and showers.
How to get to Las Teresitas by bus?
Take the city buses that depart from the Santa Cruz Interchange toward San Andrés.