Beach report · today

Playa Chica

Puerto de la CruzSanta Cruz de Tenerife

Accessible

70/100Very good

No windCalm seaHard to park

18°CWater

0mWaves

7km/hWind

UV 0UV

Directions

Photos of Playa Chica

Wikimedia · Flickr · Unsplash

Wikimedia Commons

Sea & weather

Open-Meteo Marine

0mNow

0m+1h

0m+2h

0m+3h

0m+4h

0m+5h

Sunlight

Sunrise-Sunset API

08:27Sunrise

13h 12mDaylight hours

21:39Sunset

Tides at Playa Chica today

Lunar estimate

▼ Low

04:46

0.1m

▲ High

10:58

1.4m

▼ Low

17:11

0.1m

▲ High

22:33

1.5m

Coefficient: 98Spring tides

Water and air temperature at Playa Chica

Open-Meteo

17°CAir temperature

18°CWater temperature

19°CFeels like

UV 0UV index

100%Humidity

Wind at Playa Chica today

Speed	7 km/h
Max gust	22 km/h
Direction	NO

Flag and jellyfish at Playa Chica

Open-Meteo estimate

Green flag

Calm sea, safe for swimming

Low jellyfish risk

No jellyfish expected

Water quality at Playa Chica

EEA · 2006/7/CE

Excelente

Compliant samples99%

Season2024

ClassificationExcelente (Directiva 2006/7/CE)

Actividades acuáticas

0mPlana

Mar en calma. no apto surf

Periodo: 8s

7km/h NO

18°C

Surf

0m · 8s · 7km/h

Windsurf

7km/h NO

Kitesurf

Poco viento

Snorkel

25m visibilidad

Buceo

Agua 18°C · Traje 3mm

Kayak

Condiciones ideales

Visibilidad subacuática: Excelente

25m de visibilidadClorofila: 0.08 mg/m³

Est.

Previsión 5 días

Hoy

Lluvia

21° 16°

100%

Mar 28

Lluvia

21° 15°

93%

Mié 29

Lluvia

20° 17°

6.9mm

Jue 30

Nublado

22° 16°

Seco

Vie 1

Lluvia

22° 16°

0.9mm

How to get there

By car. open in Google Maps By public transport By bike Walking

Access typeA pie fácil / Coche

RoadTF-31

Bus typeUrbano

Parking capacityMás de 100 plazas

MarinaPuerto Pesquero Puerto de la Cruz (1,3 km.)

Tráfico, afluencia y donde aparcar, parking cercaTiempo real

14%

ocupación

Vacía

Mejor hora hoy: 7am (20% ocupación)

12am6am12pm6pm11pm

Temporada alta · Día laborable

Restaurants near Playa Chica

No restaurants found nearby

Search on Google Maps →

Hotels near Playa Chica

OpenStreetMap · 2km

Puerto Nest Hostel

★☆☆☆☆

443m · €

Sol Puerto de la Cruz

★★★☆☆

532m · €€

Sun Holidays

★☆☆☆☆

894m · €

Web +34 922 38 00 87

Puerto Azul

★★☆☆☆

937m · €

Hotel Valle Orotova

★★★★☆

939m · €€€

Web +34 922 371935

Campsites nearby

OpenStreetMap

Parkplatz beim Leuchtturm von Puerto de la Cruz

Autocaravanas· ★★

919 m · Motorhomes

Área Recreativa y Acampada de Chanajiga (Los Realejos)

Camping· ★★★

8.0 km · Motorhomes · Tents

Web

Zona de Acampada de La Caldera

Camping· ★★★

8.6 km · Motorhomes · Tents

Web +34 922239199

Zona de Acampada de La Tahona

Camping· ★★★

9.5 km · Tents

Web +34 922239199

Zona de Acampada de Ramón el Caminero

Camping· ★★★

9.6 km · Tents

Web +34 922239199

Facilities & services

MITECO

No · LifeguardSí · ShowersSí · AccessibleSí · ParkingNo · Blue FlagNo · Dogs allowedSí · ToiletsSí · Foot washersSí · BinsSí · CleaningSí · PhonesNo · Tourist officeSí · Kids areaSí · Sports areaSí · Umbrella rentalSí · Sunbed rentalNo · Nautical rentalNo · Yacht clubSí · Bars/restaurantsSí · Bus service

Information about Playa Chica

MITECO 2024

Length130 m

Average width10 m

CompositionArena

Typearena

OccupationAlto

EnvironmentUrbana

Coastal facadeUrbana

Sea conditionsOleaje moderado

VegetationYes

MunicipalityPuerto de la Cruz

ProvinceSanta Cruz de Tenerife

RegionCanarias

Coordinates28.412235° N, -16.561273° E

City Hall websiteVisit website

Official MITECO recordVisit website

HospitalClínica Tamaragua

Distance1 km.

Call 922380512 112

Beaches nearby

Playa Jardín

Puerto de la Cruz · 0.1 km

Playa Punta Brava

Puerto de la Cruz · 0.2 km

El Muelle

Puerto de la Cruz · 1.2 km

Playa de los Roques

Los Realejos · 1.5 km

San Telmo

Puerto de la Cruz · 1.6 km

Martianez

Puerto de la Cruz · 2.1 km

About Playa ChicaEverything you need to know ↓

Playa anexa a Playa Jardín, de arena negra. Ofrece un excelente nivel de servicios que hacen que esta playa sea muy frecuentada por el público.

Looking for a great beach in Puerto de la Cruz? Playa Chica is a safe bet in the heart of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. It stretches 130 metres in length and 10 metres wide, with fine sand and waters typical of the Canary Islands, where you can swim almost all year round. It has showers, nearby parking and accessible facilities, so you can visit with peace of mind. Please note that dogs are not allowed on this beach, especially during the high season. Use this page to see current sea conditions, expected crowds and how to get there without any hassle.

Playa ChicaPuerto de la Cruz beachbeaches Santa Cruz de Tenerifewater temperature Santa Cruz de Tenerifesea conditions Puerto de la Cruz today

Frequently asked questions about Playa Chica

How is the water at Playa Chica today?+

Water temperature at Playa Chica is 18°C with 0m waves.

What flag does Playa Chica have today?+

Green flag. Calm sea, safe for swimming.

Are there jellyfish at Playa Chica?+

Low jellyfish risk. No jellyfish expected.

How windy is it at Playa Chica?+

Wind at Playa Chica is 7 km/h with gusts of 22 km/h (NO).

What time is high tide at Playa Chica?+

Today's high tides at Playa Chica are at 10:58 and 22:33 (1.4m). Coefficient 98, spring tides.

Is there parking near Playa Chica?+

Yes, there is parking near Playa Chica.

Are dogs allowed at Playa Chica?+

No, dogs are not allowed at Playa Chica.

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Beach report · today

Playa Chica

Puerto de la CruzSanta Cruz de Tenerife

Accessible

70/100Very good

No windCalm seaHard to park

18°CWater

0mWaves

7km/hWind

UV 0UV

Directions

Photos of Playa Chica

Wikimedia · Flickr · Unsplash

Wikimedia Commons

Sea & weather

Open-Meteo Marine

0mNow

0m+1h

0m+2h

0m+3h

0m+4h

0m+5h

Sunlight

Sunrise-Sunset API

08:27Sunrise

13h 12mDaylight hours

21:39Sunset

Tides at Playa Chica today

Lunar estimate

▼ Low

04:46

0.1m

▲ High

10:58

1.4m

▼ Low

17:11

0.1m

▲ High

22:33

1.5m

Coefficient: 98Spring tides

Water and air temperature at Playa Chica

Open-Meteo

17°CAir temperature

18°CWater temperature

19°CFeels like

UV 0UV index

100%Humidity

Wind at Playa Chica today

Speed	7 km/h
Max gust	22 km/h
Direction	NO

Flag and jellyfish at Playa Chica

Open-Meteo estimate

Green flag

Calm sea, safe for swimming

Low jellyfish risk

No jellyfish expected

Water quality at Playa Chica

EEA · 2006/7/CE

Excelente

Compliant samples99%

Season2024

ClassificationExcelente (Directiva 2006/7/CE)

Actividades acuáticas

0mPlana

Mar en calma. no apto surf

Periodo: 8s

7km/h NO

18°C

Surf

0m · 8s · 7km/h

Windsurf

7km/h NO

Kitesurf

Poco viento

Snorkel

25m visibilidad

Buceo

Agua 18°C · Traje 3mm

Kayak

Condiciones ideales

Visibilidad subacuática: Excelente

25m de visibilidadClorofila: 0.08 mg/m³

Est.

Previsión 5 días

Hoy

Lluvia

21° 16°

100%

Mar 28

Lluvia

21° 15°

93%

Mié 29

Lluvia

20° 17°

6.9mm

Jue 30

Nublado

22° 16°

Seco

Vie 1

Lluvia

22° 16°

0.9mm

How to get there

By car. open in Google Maps By public transport By bike Walking

Access typeA pie fácil / Coche

RoadTF-31

Bus typeUrbano

Parking capacityMás de 100 plazas

MarinaPuerto Pesquero Puerto de la Cruz (1,3 km.)

Tráfico, afluencia y donde aparcar, parking cercaTiempo real

14%

ocupación

Vacía

Mejor hora hoy: 7am (20% ocupación)

12am6am12pm6pm11pm

Temporada alta · Día laborable

Restaurants near Playa Chica

No restaurants found nearby

Search on Google Maps →

Hotels near Playa Chica

OpenStreetMap · 2km

Puerto Nest Hostel

★☆☆☆☆

443m · €

Sol Puerto de la Cruz

★★★☆☆

532m · €€

Sun Holidays

★☆☆☆☆

894m · €

Web +34 922 38 00 87

Puerto Azul

★★☆☆☆

937m · €

Hotel Valle Orotova

★★★★☆

939m · €€€

Web +34 922 371935

Campsites nearby

OpenStreetMap

Parkplatz beim Leuchtturm von Puerto de la Cruz

Autocaravanas· ★★

919 m · Motorhomes

Área Recreativa y Acampada de Chanajiga (Los Realejos)

Camping· ★★★

8.0 km · Motorhomes · Tents

Web

Zona de Acampada de La Caldera

Camping· ★★★

8.6 km · Motorhomes · Tents

Web +34 922239199

Zona de Acampada de La Tahona

Camping· ★★★

9.5 km · Tents

Web +34 922239199

Zona de Acampada de Ramón el Caminero

Camping· ★★★

9.6 km · Tents

Web +34 922239199

Facilities & services

MITECO

Information about Playa Chica

MITECO 2024

Length130 m

Average width10 m

CompositionArena

Typearena

OccupationAlto

EnvironmentUrbana

Coastal facadeUrbana

Sea conditionsOleaje moderado

VegetationYes

MunicipalityPuerto de la Cruz

ProvinceSanta Cruz de Tenerife

RegionCanarias

Coordinates28.412235° N, -16.561273° E

City Hall websiteVisit website

Official MITECO recordVisit website

HospitalClínica Tamaragua

Distance1 km.

Call 922380512 112

Beaches nearby

Playa Jardín

Puerto de la Cruz · 0.1 km

Playa Punta Brava

Puerto de la Cruz · 0.2 km

El Muelle

Puerto de la Cruz · 1.2 km

Playa de los Roques

Los Realejos · 1.5 km

San Telmo

Puerto de la Cruz · 1.6 km

Martianez

Puerto de la Cruz · 2.1 km

About Playa ChicaEverything you need to know ↓

Playa anexa a Playa Jardín, de arena negra. Ofrece un excelente nivel de servicios que hacen que esta playa sea muy frecuentada por el público.

Playa ChicaPuerto de la Cruz beachbeaches Santa Cruz de Tenerifewater temperature Santa Cruz de Tenerifesea conditions Puerto de la Cruz today

Frequently asked questions about Playa Chica

How is the water at Playa Chica today?+

Water temperature at Playa Chica is 18°C with 0m waves.

What flag does Playa Chica have today?+

Green flag. Calm sea, safe for swimming.

Are there jellyfish at Playa Chica?+

Low jellyfish risk. No jellyfish expected.

How windy is it at Playa Chica?+

Wind at Playa Chica is 7 km/h with gusts of 22 km/h (NO).

What time is high tide at Playa Chica?+

Today's high tides at Playa Chica are at 10:58 and 22:33 (1.4m). Coefficient 98, spring tides.

Is there parking near Playa Chica?+

Yes, there is parking near Playa Chica.

Are dogs allowed at Playa Chica?+

No, dogs are not allowed at Playa Chica.

Discover more from this coast

Islas Canarias Route

5 beaches by car with Google Maps

→

Top 10 Islas Canarias

Best beaches ranking

→