Top 10 beaches in Tenerife

The 10 best beaches in Tenerife – north and south mixed, each described in one sentence:

Playa de las Teresitas (north) – A golden sandy beach with palm trees and calm waters near Santa Cruz, one of the most beautiful urban beaches.
Playa Jardín (north) – A spectacular, landscaped beach with black volcanic sand in Puerto de la Cruz, with Mount Teide in the background.
Playa de Benijo (north) – A wild and romantic beach with dramatic cliffs and strong waves, a favorite among photographers in the Anaga Mountains.
Playa del Bollullo (north) – A natural black sand beach with steep cliffs and a more relaxed atmosphere.
Playa de la Arena (west) – A clean, blue flag black sand beach near Los Gigantes.
Playa del Duque (south) – An elegant, light sandy beach in Costa Adeje with calm waters and good services.
Playa de Fañabé (south) – A family-friendly, shallow beach with many restaurants and water sports facilities.
Playa de las Américas (south) – A lively, sunny beach with bars and surfers.
Playa de El Médano (southeast) – Windy, long sandy beach next to Montaña Roja, a surfer's paradise.
Playa de Las Vistas (south) – Beach with calm waters in a sheltered bay, with a compact promenade and a harbor atmosphere.