Las Teresitas Beach

Sahara Sand at the Foot of Anaga

Playa de las Teresitas is an urban planning whim turned icon: in 1973, ships loaded with golden Sahara sand transformed a small black sand cove into the most unique beach in the Canary Islands. An arc of nearly a kilometer of blonde sand, protected by a breakwater that calms the waves, stretches at the foot of the green mountains of Anaga, creating a spectacular color contrast.

Unlike the tourist beaches in the south, Las Teresitas is the beach for the locals: families from Santa Cruz who come on weekends with coolers and umbrellas, retirees strolling along the shore at dawn, and young people gathering at sunset by the palm trees. This local authenticity is part of its charm and sets it apart from any resort.

San Andrés and the Taste of the Sea

Next to the beach, the fishing village of San Andrés keeps the maritime tradition alive. Its restaurants are a must-stop for fish lovers: grilled viejas, fried samas, limpets with green mojo, and fried octopus are served on terraces with sea views. The Sunday market in San Andrés is a bustling hub of local products, crafts, and conversation.

Las Teresitas is the beach that the people of Tenerife chose for themselves: golden sand brought from another continent to create a tropical corner at the foot of their mountains.