Santa Cruz de Tenerife
PLAYA DE LAS TERESITAS
The beach was extended and improved in 1973, with golden sand brought from the former province of Spanish Sahara. It is protected by a breakwater. This extensive beach, one and a half kilometres long, has been planted with Canary Island palms, coconut palms and Canary Island bean caper.
It is near the fishing village of San Andrés, with many fish and sea-food restaurants, just seven kilometres north of Santa Cruz. It attracts fairly large numbers of people, especially in summer. It has large car parking areas, free showers, kiosks, toilets, telephone boxes, restaurant and Red Cross post. There are sun beds and rowing boats for hire.
Bus Routes:
910 (Santa Cruz - San Andrés - Playa de las Teresitas): every 10 mins.
102 and 103 (Puerto Cruz - Santa Cruz) change to 910
111 (Playa de las Americas - Santa Cruz) change to 910
PLAYA DE LAS GAVIOTAS
The beach is beyond Las Teresitas, and you get there along a narrow turn off along the road between San Andrés and Igueste de San Andrés, past Los Organos look out. It is a small, black-sand cove with several kiosks. where nudists go. Further inland, you can walk to playa Chica, next to a block of apartments.
Bus Routes:
945 (Santa Cruz - Igueste de San Andrés) to Las Gaviotas cross-roads
111 (Playa de las Americas - Santa Cruz) change to 945
102 and 103 (Puerto Cruz - Santa Cruz) change to 945.
PLAYA DE ANTEQUERA
This part of the coast has an excellent, fine sand beach, Antequera, which is north of the above mentioned beaches, by Roque de Antequera.
From Antequera, you can see El Roquete, a promontory of Igueste de San Andrés, a village that is relatively close.
The beach has no road access and it is difficult on foot. People generally go by boat from San Andrés or Santa Cruz.
PLAYAS DE EL ROQUE, ALMÁCIGA AND BENIJO
Along the road, after the hamlet of Taganana, first you come to Playa del Roque de las Bodegas, with its beautifully clean waters. From here, you can see Roques de Anaga.
It is a black sand beach, suitable for surfing. Frequent currents and unexpected waves can make it dangerous, even when the sea appears calm. There are several fish restaurants and snack bars next to the beach.
Along the coast road, you get to other similar beaches, like Playa de Almáciga, just below the hamlet of Almáciga. Further on is Playa de Benijo, which is more difficult to get to.
Bus Routes:
946 (Santa Cruz - San Andrés -Taganana - Almáciga)
111 (Playa de las Americas - Santa Cruz) change to 946
102 and 103 (Puerto Cruz - Santa Cruz) change to 946.
CÉSAR MANRIQUE MARITIME PARK
The area of Los Llanos, currently being built up, has a magnificent leisure facility on the coast: the Maritime Park named after its designer, since deceased, Cesar Manrique. The park includes a collection of palms (5,000 of nearly 300 species) and a palm tree museum.
The Marine Park presently has 3 swimming pools, recreation areas, gym, play area, bar, restaurant, cafeteria and a small beach.
Phone 922 22 93 68
http://parquemaritimosantacruz.es/
https://www.facebook.com/parquemaritimosantacruz
Avda. Constitución, 5
38005 Santa Cruz de Tenerife
