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Playa Chica

81Very goodAguas de piscina. Sin el olor a cloro.
Santiago del Teide·Santa Cruz de Tenerife·18° water·0 m waves+ weather
Status today: No reports
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Photos of Playa Chica

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Sea & weather

Open-Meteo Marine
0mNow
0m+1h
0m+2h
0m+3h
0m+4h
0m+5h

Sunlight

Sunrise-Sunset API
08:26Sunrise
13h 16mDaylight hours
21:42Sunset

Tides at Playa Chica today

Lunar estimate
▲ High
00:20
1.7m
▼ Low
06:33
0.2m
▲ High
12:45
1.6m
▼ Low
18:58
0.2m
Coefficient: 110Spring tides

Water and air temperature at Playa Chica

Open-Meteo
16°CAir temperature
18°CWater temperature
17°CFeels like
UV 0UV index
91%Humidity

Wind at Playa Chica today

NESO
Speed4 km/h
Max gust16 km/h
DirectionNNO

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
4km/h NNO
18°C
Surf
0m · 8s · 4km/h
Windsurf
4km/h NNO
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
Nublado
22° 14°
Seco
Vie 1
Nublado
23° 16°
Seco
Sáb 2
Lluvia
22° 17°
0.2mm
Dom 3
Nublado
23° 17°
Seco
Lun 4
Sol
24° 17°
Seco

How to get there

By car. open in Google Maps By public transport By bike Walking
Access typeA pie fácil / Coche
Bus typeInterurbano, Línea 473, 325
MarinaPuerto Los Gigantes (1,5 km.)
Tráfico, afluencia y donde aparcar, parking cercaTiempo real
1%
ocupación
Vacía
Mejor hora hoy: 7am (20% ocupación)
12am6am12pm6pm11pm
Temporada alta · Día laborable

Restaurants near Playa Chica

OpenStreetMap · 800m
Toreón
Restaurante · 248m · €€
Ver →
San Francisco
Restaurante · 250m · €€
Ver →
Nino's II
Restaurante · 259m · €€
Ver →
El Barco de Nino
Restaurante · 262m · €€· Mo-Su 12:00-23:00
+34922868339
Ver →
El Mesón
Restaurante · 263m · €€· Mo-Fr 13:00-23:00
Web+34 922 860 476
Ver →

Hotels near Playa Chica

OpenStreetMap · 2km
Los Dragos del Sur
★★★☆☆
200m · €€
Globales Tamaimo Tropical
★★★☆☆
201m · €€
Web+34 922 86 06 38
Vigilia Park
★★★☆☆
328m · €€
+34 922860590
Barceló Santiago
★★★★☆
344m · €€€
Web
BLUESEA Lagos de Cesar
★★★★☆
379m · €€€
Web+34 922862668

Campsites nearby

OpenStreetMap
⛺
El Castillo de Himeche
Camping· ★★★
7.2 km · Motorhomes · Tents
Web+34 922 69 30 63
⛺
Zona de Acampada de Chío
Camping· ★★★
9.5 km · Tents
Web+34 922239199

Facilities & services

MITECO
Sí · LifeguardSí · ShowersSí · AccessibleSí · ParkingSí · Blue FlagNo · Dogs allowedSí · ToiletsSí · Foot washersSí · BinsSí · CleaningSí · PhonesSí · Tourist officeNo · Kids areaNo · Sports areaSí · Umbrella rentalSí · Sunbed rentalSí · Nautical rentalNo · Yacht clubSí · Bars/restaurantsSí · Bus service

Information about Playa Chica

MITECO 2024
Length140 m
Average width40 m
CompositionArena
Typearena
OccupationAlto
EnvironmentUrbana
Coastal facadeUrbana
Sea conditionsOleaje moderado
VegetationYes
Anchorage areaYes
MunicipalitySantiago del Teide
ProvinceSanta Cruz de Tenerife
RegionCanarias
Coordinates28.237104° N, -16.842702° E
City Hall websiteVisit website
Official MITECO recordVisit website
HospitalHospital Las Américas
Distance30 km.
Call 922750022112

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About Playa ChicaEverything you need to know ↓

Centro turístico del municipio con un buen nivel de servicios.

Looking for a great beach in Santiago del Teide? Playa Chica is a safe bet in the heart of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. It stretches 140 metres in length and 40 metres wide, with fine sand and waters typical of the Canary Islands, where you can swim almost all year round. It has lifeguard service, showers, nearby parking and accessible facilities, so you can visit with peace of mind. The Blue Flag at Playa Chica is a guarantee of water quality and responsible environmental management. Please note that dogs are not allowed on this beach, especially during the high season. Check the water temperature, wave height and crowd levels before you go — everything is updated here in real time.

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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 4 km/h with gusts of 16 km/h (NNO).

What time is high tide at Playa Chica?+

Today's high tides at Playa Chica are at 00:20 and 12:45 (1.7m). Coefficient 110, 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 facts
Length140 m
Width40 m
SandArena
Typearena
CrowdingAlto
CALM
The sea is waiting for you
Updated · 30 Apr, 03:18
Best time to go
11:00-14:00
Low UV (0). Midday is perfect: warmer water