The Canary Islands are the synonym for a quality tourist destination for many reasons: a pleasant climate all year round, the warmth of the Canarian people who always welcome you with open arms, the multiple possibilities offered by such varied characteristics of each of the islands and beaches that are a luxury. In this sense, the Blue Flag is a special badge which possess many of the beaches that can be found in the Canary Islands and Tenerife.
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What is the Blue Flag?
The Blue Flag is an annual badge by the European Federation for Environmental Education whose objective is that the population is aware of those beaches that are suitable for bathing. It certifies that they are enabled with environmental information and education and that they have ecological security and quality services to all users of the same.
How many beaches have Blue Flag in the Canaries and Tenerife?
In 2016, on the Canary Islands 60 beaches were certified with blue flags (4 more than the previous year), of which 15 are located on the island of Tenerife.
Which are the beaches with Blue Flag in Tenerife?
Beaches with Blue Flag in the north of Tenerife
1. Playa Jardín in Puerto de la Cruz
We have already spoken on many occasions of the wonderful resort of Playa Jardin and the surrounding, designed by the great César Manrique, which also has this distinction that puts the finishing touch to a perfect and representative stamp of our beloved city of Puerto de la Cruz.
2. Playas de San Telmo in Puerto de la Cruz
A small beach of Puerto de la Cruz, sheltered by the promenade of the city and located very close to the hermitage of San Telmo, a religious building that as we discussed before, has great Germanic influences.
3. Playa de El Socorro in Los Realejos
El Socorro is a beach with all the requirements necessary to enjoy a good swim and also for the enjoyment of fans of surfing and other water sports. This places one of the most important meeting points of the island for the practice of these activities.
4. Playa de La Arena – Mesa del Mar en Tacoronte
350 meters of beach in the town of Mesa del Mar in Tacoronte from which you can enjoy some of the most beautiful sunsets on the island of Tenerife. Learn more about this beach in the post we wrote.
5. Piscinas de Bajamar in San Cristóbal de La Laguna
This are large natural pools that offer numerous services and especially in summer a lot of tinerfeños choose these pools as the option to spend the hottest days.
Beaches with Blue Flag in the south of Tenerife
6. Playa del Médano
A beautiful beach in the middle of one of the most picturesque villages in southern Tenerife, habitual resort of much of the tinerfeños who do not want to leave the island and find in this town the perfect place to disconnect from the routine. The only negative point that some may find is the prevailing wind in this area of the island for most of the year, at the same time makes it a perfect place for lovers of water sports that require certain conditions for such practice.
7. Playa de la Jaquita in El Médano
A lovely golden sandy beach which is located in an ideal way to cover the characteristic wave of the municipality of El Medano. 150 meters of beach with distinctive blue flag and a perfect place to enjoy a memorable day..
8. Playa de Las Vistas in Arona
Possibly Playa de Las Vistas is one of the most touristic beaches and concentrates the biggest number of visitors to Tenerife throughout the year. White sand, it will be easy to find people of all nationalities here.
9. Playa de Troya I y II in Adeje
The Playas de Troya located in Adeje are distinguished by the quality of the beach, for lovers of fun and leisure, since near is one of the most recognized places by partygoers.
10. Playa de Torviscas in Adeje
This is one of the largest beaches of the island with 290 meters long and clear sand where many tourists come throughout the whole year. The state of the sea at Los Cristianos Beach is usually quiet.
11. Playa de El Duque in Adeje
One of the most beautiful beaches in the South of Tenerife where you can enjoy very clean water and a very cozy environment.
12. Playa de Fañabé in Adeje
A beach with fairly calm waves but quite busy along its 600 meters in length where you can find offers to enjoy all kinds of water sports as well as shops and restaurants.
13. Playa de Los Cristianos
An urban beach where the huge tourist movement in the area is mixed together with the identifying features of the municipality of Los Cristianos and its people. In Playa de Los Cristianos you usually can practice beach volleyball and numerous water sports.
14. Playa de San Juan in Guía de Isora
A quiet beach near a fishing port and where both the waters and the wind is usually kept calm. The area is surrounded by cafes, restaurants and shops.
15. Playa de La Arena in Santiago del Teide
A beautiful black sand beach of 140 meters in length and from which you can see the neighboring island of La Gomera.
In conclusion
As you can see, the island of Tenerife is full of numerous quality beaches both in the north and south of the island. If you decide to stay at the Apartments Ambassador for your future trip to Tenerife, you have a few minutes away Playa Jardin or the Playa de San Telmo, both located in the city of Puerto de la Cruz and the rest of beaches located in Northern Tenerife, which are also worth visiting.
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