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El Médano

78Very goodAguas de piscina. Sin el olor a cloro.
Granadilla de Abona·Santa Cruz de Tenerife·18° water·0 m waves+ weather
Status today: No reports
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Sea & weather

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

Sunlight

Sunrise-Sunset API
08:24Sunrise
13h 16mDaylight hours
21:41Sunset

Tides at El Médano today

Lunar estimate
▲ High
01:28
1.8m
▼ Low
07:41
0.2m
▲ High
13:54
1.7m
▼ Low
20:06
0.2m
Coefficient: 117Spring tides

Water and air temperature at El Médano

Open-Meteo
20°CAir temperature
18°CWater temperature
20°CFeels like
UV 3UV index
72%Humidity
Moderate UV. SPF 30+ See our sunscreen guide →

Wind at El Médano today

NESO
Speed13 km/h
Max gust27 km/h
DirectionE

Flag and jellyfish at El Médano

Open-Meteo estimate
Green flag
Calm sea, safe for swimming
Low jellyfish risk
No jellyfish expected

Water quality at El Médano

EEA · 2006/7/CE
Excelente
Compliant samples99%
Season2024
ClassificationExcelente (Directiva 2006/7/CE)
Actividades acuáticasSpot verificado OSM
0mPlana
Mar en calma. no apto surf
Periodo: 8s
13km/h E
18°C
OSM
Surf
0m · 8s · 13km/h
Windsurf
13km/h E
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° 16°
Seco
Sáb 2
Nublado
23° 17°
Seco
Dom 3
Nublado
22° 17°
Seco
Lun 4
Nublado
24° 17°
Seco
Mar 5
Nublado
25° 18°
Seco

How to get there

By car. open in Google Maps By public transport By bike Walking
Access typeA pie fácil
Bus typeInterurbano, Línea 470
Parking capacityMás de 100 plazas
MarinaPuerto Deportivo Marina San Miguel (Amarilla Golf & Marina)
Tráfico, afluencia y donde aparcar, parking cercaTiempo real
36%
ocupación
Tranquila
Mejor hora hoy: 7am (17% ocupación)
12am6am12pm6pm11pm
Temporada media · Día laborable · Festivo

Restaurants near El Médano

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Hotels near El Médano

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Facilities & services

MITECO
Sí · LifeguardSí · ShowersSí · AccessibleSí · ParkingNo · Blue FlagNo · Dogs allowedSí · ToiletsNo · 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 El Médano

MITECO 2024
Length750 m
Average width43 m
CompositionArena
Typearena
OccupationAlto
EnvironmentUrbana
Coastal facadeSemiurbana
Sea conditionsOleaje moderado / Ventosa
Anchorage areaYes
MunicipalityGranadilla de Abona
ProvinceSanta Cruz de Tenerife
RegionCanarias
Coordinates28.043855° N, -16.538916° E
City Hall websiteVisit website
Official MITECO recordVisit website
HospitalClínica San Eugenio
Call 922752626112

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About El MédanoEverything you need to know ↓

Playa dotada de todo tipo de servicios, paseo marítimo y zona de fondeo. Es bastante frecuentada por el público.

Looking for a great beach in Granadilla de Abona? El Médano is a safe bet in the heart of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. It stretches 750 metres in length and 43 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. If you enjoy surfing, you're in the right place. 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 El Médano

How is the water at El Médano today?+

Water temperature at El Médano is 18°C with 0m waves.

What flag does El Médano have today?+

Green flag. Calm sea, safe for swimming.

Are there jellyfish at El Médano?+

Low jellyfish risk. No jellyfish expected.

How windy is it at El Médano?+

Wind at El Médano is 13 km/h with gusts of 27 km/h (E).

What time is high tide at El Médano?+

Today's high tides at El Médano are at 01:28 and 13:54 (1.8m). Coefficient 117, spring tides.

Is there parking near El Médano?+

Yes, there is parking near El Médano.

Are dogs allowed at El Médano?+

No, dogs are not allowed at El Médano.

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Beach facts
Length750 m
Width43 m
SandArena
Typearena
CrowdingAlto
CALM
The sea is waiting for you
Updated · 1 May, 11:28
Best time to go
11:00-14:00
Low UV (3). Midday is perfect: warmer water