Tenerife, Canary Islands in Spain is located on the Canary Archipelago and has hundreds of beaches scattered throughout it's coastline that measures more than 2000 kms2 in surface area. They are mostly made up of rock, fine white or golden sand as well as black sand and volcanic rock.

The beaches in Tenerife are urban, semi-urban and isolate.

Tenerife, Spain being part of the Canary Islands has a varied amount of beaches from the north to the south of the Island. Municipalities like Puerto de la Cruz in Arona with the beach of Los Cristianos, Playa de las Americas and other beaches in the municipalities of La Orotava or Santa Cruz. The beaches on the island of Tenerife are enjoyed by the locals as well as the more than 5 million tourists that visit the island throught the year.

If you decide to visit Tenerife don't forget to visit this section and take note of the beaches you should visit. They are in order of municipalities so that you can have a clear idea of what to expect, therefore making your decision easier. Remember that in Santa Cruz de Tenerife you can choose from many different beaches from urban and highly visited to other golden sand beaches or volcanic dark sands and rocks as well as isloated beaches.