Playa Chica

81Very goodAguas de piscina. Sin el olor a cloro.

Santiago del TeideSanta Cruz de Tenerife18° water0 m waves+ weather

Status today: No reports

Directions

Photos of Playa Chica

Wikimedia · Flickr · Unsplash

Flickr

Sea & weather

Open-Meteo Marine

0mNow

0m+1h

0m+2h

0m+3h

0m+4h

0m+5h

Sunlight

Sunrise-Sunset API

08:25Sunrise

13h 17mDaylight hours

21:43Sunset

Tides at Playa Chica today

Lunar estimate

▲ High

01:23

1.7m

▼ Low

07:35

0.2m

▲ High

13:48

1.7m

▼ Low

20:00

0.2m

Coefficient: 116Spring tides

Water and air temperature at Playa Chica

Open-Meteo

17°CAir temperature

18°CWater temperature

18°CFeels like

UV 0UV index

86%Humidity

Wind at Playa Chica today

Speed	5 km/h
Max gust	13 km/h
Direction	SSE

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

5km/h SSE

18°C

Surf

0m · 8s · 5km/h

Windsurf

5km/h SSE

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

23° 15°

Seco

Sáb 2

Nublado

22° 16°

Seco

Dom 3

Nublado

23° 18°

Seco

Lun 4

Sol

25° 18°

Seco

Mar 5

Nublado

25° 19°

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

17%

ocupación

Tranquila

Mejor hora hoy: 7am (17% ocupación)

12am6am12pm6pm11pm

Temporada media · Día laborable · Festivo

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 922750022 112

Reviews of Playa Chica

Be the first to review this beach.

Beaches nearby

Playa Neptuno

Santiago del Teide · 0.7 km

La Arena

Santiago del Teide · 0.8 km

Los Guíos

Santiago del Teide · 1.2 km

Punta Blanca

Guía de Isora · 2.7 km

Barranco Seco

Santiago del Teide · 4.0 km

Méndez

Guía de Isora · 4.4 km

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 5 km/h with gusts of 13 km/h (SSE).

What time is high tide at Playa Chica?+

Today's high tides at Playa Chica are at 01:23 and 13:48 (1.7m). Coefficient 116, 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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Playa Chica

81Very goodAguas de piscina. Sin el olor a cloro.

Santiago del TeideSanta Cruz de Tenerife18° water0 m waves+ weather

Status today: No reports

Directions

Photos of Playa Chica

Wikimedia · Flickr · Unsplash

Flickr

Sea & weather

Open-Meteo Marine

0mNow

0m+1h

0m+2h

0m+3h

0m+4h

0m+5h

Sunlight

Sunrise-Sunset API

08:25Sunrise

13h 17mDaylight hours

21:43Sunset

Tides at Playa Chica today

Lunar estimate

▲ High

01:23

1.7m

▼ Low

07:35

0.2m

▲ High

13:48

1.7m

▼ Low

20:00

0.2m

Coefficient: 116Spring tides

Water and air temperature at Playa Chica

Open-Meteo

17°CAir temperature

18°CWater temperature

18°CFeels like

UV 0UV index

86%Humidity

Wind at Playa Chica today

Speed	5 km/h
Max gust	13 km/h
Direction	SSE

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

5km/h SSE

18°C

Surf

0m · 8s · 5km/h

Windsurf

5km/h SSE

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

23° 15°

Seco

Sáb 2

Nublado

22° 16°

Seco

Dom 3

Nublado

23° 18°

Seco

Lun 4

Sol

25° 18°

Seco

Mar 5

Nublado

25° 19°

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

17%

ocupación

Tranquila

Mejor hora hoy: 7am (17% ocupación)

12am6am12pm6pm11pm

Temporada media · Día laborable · Festivo

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

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 922750022 112

Reviews of Playa Chica

Be the first to review this beach.

Beaches nearby

Playa Neptuno

Santiago del Teide · 0.7 km

La Arena

Santiago del Teide · 0.8 km

Los Guíos

Santiago del Teide · 1.2 km

Punta Blanca

Guía de Isora · 2.7 km

Barranco Seco

Santiago del Teide · 4.0 km

Méndez

Guía de Isora · 4.4 km

About Playa ChicaEverything you need to know ↓

Centro turístico del municipio con un buen nivel de servicios.

Playa ChicaSantiago del Teide beachbeaches Santa Cruz de Tenerifeblue flagwater temperature Santa Cruz de Tenerifesea conditions Santiago del Teide 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 5 km/h with gusts of 13 km/h (SSE).

What time is high tide at Playa Chica?+

Today's high tides at Playa Chica are at 01:23 and 13:48 (1.7m). Coefficient 116, 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

→