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Visiting Playa de Las Teresitas
Santa Cruz's favourite beach is a 1.3-kilometre crescent of golden sand brought from the Sahara in the 1970s, protected by an offshore breakwater that keeps the water calm.
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Quick answer
Playa de Las Teresitas is a beach in San Andrés, Tenerife. Allow half a day; it is free. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Beach
- Area
- San Andrés
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- kids, free and outdoors
- Best months
- April–June
About Playa de Las Teresitas
Santa Cruz's favourite beach is a 1.3-kilometre crescent of golden sand brought from the Sahara in the 1970s, protected by an offshore breakwater that keeps the water calm. It lies below the Anaga hills next to the fishing village of San Andrés, where seafood restaurants line the main street.
Tip: Go on a weekday; at weekends the beach and its car parks fill with families from the capital.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: Half a day.
- Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: San Andrés, working island capital with Carnival, a covered market and the Calatrava Auditorio.
Best time to visit Playa de Las Teresitas
Playa de Las Teresitas is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- May: 24°C (75°F) highs, about 1 rainy days, quiet crowds.
- June: 26°C (79°F) highs, about 0 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- April: 23°C (73°F) highs, about 2 rainy days, busy crowds.
When to visit Tenerife has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Playa de Las Teresitas is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen Teide National Park and Teide cable car and summit.
- No. 13 of the 19 sights in our Tenerife things-to-do list.
- Listed in free things to do in Tenerife.
- A family favourite in Tenerife with kids.
If you like Playa de Las Teresitas
- Teide National Park — Las Cañadas del Teide, Half to full day
- Whale and dolphin watching — South and west coasts, 2–5 hours
- Siam Park — Costa Adeje, Full day
- Anaga Rural Park — Anaga, Full day
Staying near Playa de Las Teresitas
Stay in Santa Cruz de Tenerife ($$) to walk here: working island capital with Carnival, a covered market and the Calatrava Auditorio. All areas to stay in Tenerife.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Playa de Las Teresitas?
Plan half a day.
+Is Playa de Las Teresitas free?
Yes, it is free to visit.
+When is the best time to visit Playa de Las Teresitas?
April–June for the most comfortable weather. Go on a weekday; at weekends the beach and its car parks fill with families from the capital.
+Do I need to book Playa de Las Teresitas in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is Playa de Las Teresitas good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in Tenerife. Tenerife is one of Spain's easiest family destinations: direct flights from much of Europe, warm weather all year, sheltered beaches in the south and big attractions such as Siam Park and Loro Parque.