Near your base
Playa de la Arena: jet-black Blue-Flag sand, lifeguards, calm on most days — your default beach day. Playa de Los Guíos under the cliffs for drama. Playa San Juan and Alcalá's coves 10 minutes south for a change of scene.
Worth the drive
Las Teresitas' golden palm-lined curve (50 min) is the family postcard. El Bollullo near La Orotava is the north's black-sand stunner. Benijo, at the end of the Anaga road, is the wild one — surf, sunset, no facilities, unforgettable.
- Atlantic rule: respect the flags; rip currents exist on swell days.
- Black sand = hot sand; bring flip-flops everywhere.
- Natural seawater pools are the answer on rough-sea days.
FAQ
Are there sandy beaches for kids near the studio?
Yes — Playa de la Arena, 12 minutes' walk, with lifeguards and services (green-flag days are gentle).
Why is the sand black?
Volcanic basalt ground by the ocean. The golden beaches use imported Sahara sand.
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Check availabilityLast updated: 2026-08-07 · Written by your hosts Jan & Lucie · Sources: local experience, official tourism data. Prices & hours drift — verify big-ticket details before you build a day around them.