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Playa de las Teresitas
San Andres, Tenerife, Spain•Atlantic Ocean• Best Season: May, June, July, August, September, October
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EDITORIAL SCORE
4.49/ 5.0
SEA TEMPERATURE
23.2°C
August 30-year average
DAILY BUDGET
€61/day
SAND & SHORELINE
Golden Sand
Gradual Drop
Sea Temperature by Month
30-year monthly averages for San Andres, Tenerife · NOAA satellite dataSwipe 12 months ⇄
Ideal Swimming
Jan
19.6°C
Air 23°C
Feb
18.9°C
Air 24°C
Mar
18.9°C
Air 26°C
Apr
19.3°C
Air 29°C
May
20.2°C
Air 32°C
Jun
21.5°C
Air 35°C
Jul
22.2°C
Air 37°C
Aug
23.2°C
Air 37°C
Peak
Sep
23.9°C
Air 35°C
Oct
23.6°C
Air 32°C
Nov
22.3°C
Air 28°C
Dec
20.8°C
Air 25°C
Swimmability Window · NOAA Climatology
Swimmable 3 Jun – 11 Dec (>21°C) · 191 days
30-year NOAA satellite climatological mean (1991–2020).Explore all Spain Sea Temperatures
Score Breakdown
Scenery & Setting4.1 / 5
Water Clarity & Cleanliness5.0 / 5
Sand & Shoreline Quality4.7 / 5
Atmosphere & Safety4.8 / 5
Accessibility & Entry Ease4.5 / 5
Affordability & Fair Pricing4.2 / 5
About Playa de las Teresitas
Tenerife's golden showpiece, a palm-lined bay of Saharan sand sheltered by an offshore breakwater.
Key Beach Facts
Official Records•Access: Located ~7 km northeast of Santa Cruz de Tenerife near San Andrés; easily accessible by car, bus (line 910), with extensive free parking and barrier-free ramps.
•Protected Status / Environment: Situated at the foothills of the Anaga Biosphere Reserve (Macizo de Anaga); artificial golden sand beach established in 1973 with sand imported from the Sahara Desert.
•Notable Feature: 1.3-kilometer sweep of golden Sahara sand lined with palm trees and protected by an 800-meter offshore breakwater ensuring calm, lagoon-like waters for swimming.
Amenities & Facilities
Bathrooms
YesShowers
NoFree Parking
YesFood / Tavernas
YesGood for Kids
YesDog Friendly
YesLifeguard on Duty
YesSunbed & Umbrella Rentals
YesNatural Cliff/Pine Shade
NoWheelchair Accessible
YesSnorkeling & Watersports
NoNudist / FKK Friendly
NoGetting There & Local Notes
Getting there:
Located near San Andres, Tenerife. Accessible via regional coastal roads (28.510°N, -16.187°E).
•Very calm and safe, a true family beach.
•A palm-lined bay below the Anaga mountains.
Nearest Airport & Transit Gateway
TFS · 25m drive20-30 min transfer from Tenerife South (TFS).
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Frequently Asked Questions about Playa de las Teresitas
What is the water temperature at Playa de las Teresitas?
The peak summer sea surface temperature at Playa de las Teresitas averages 23.2°C (74°F), based on 30-year NOAA satellite climatology.
What type of coast or sand is Playa de las Teresitas?
Playa de las Teresitas is classified as a golden sand shoreline located in San Andres, Tenerife, Spain.
Is Playa de las Teresitas good for families with kids?
Yes, Playa de las Teresitas is suitable for families and children with manageable water entry.
Are there parking and facilities at Playa de las Teresitas?
Free parking is available. Restroom facilities are present.
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