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El Médano

Granadilla de Abona·Santa Cruz de Tenerife
LifeguardAccessible
75/100Very good
No windCalm seaHard to park
18°CWater
0mWaves
5km/hWind
UV 2UV
Directions

Photos of El Médano

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El Médano - foto 1
Wikimedia Commons
El Médano - foto 2
El Médano - foto 3
El Médano - foto 4
El Médano - foto 5
El Médano - foto 6

Sea & weather

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

Sunlight

Sunrise-Sunset API
08:29Sunrise
13h 9mDaylight hours
21:38Sunset

Tides at El Médano today

Lunar estimate
▼ Low
03:30
0.1m
▲ High
09:43
1.3m
▼ Low
15:55
0.1m
▲ High
21:18
1.4m
Coefficient: 90Spring tides

Water and air temperature at El Médano

Open-Meteo
18°CAir temperature
18°CWater temperature
18°CFeels like
UV 2UV index
73%Humidity

Wind at El Médano today

NESO
Speed5 km/h
Max gust14 km/h
DirectionNNE

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
5km/h NNE
18°C
OSM
Surf
0m · 8s · 5km/h
Windsurf
5km/h NNE
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° 17°
0.1mm
Lun 27
Nublado
21° 17°
Seco
Mar 28
Nublado
22° 16°
Seco
Mié 29
Nublado
22° 17°
Seco
Jue 30
Nublado
22° 16°
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
52%
ocupación
Concurrida
Mejor hora hoy: 7am (25% ocupación)
12am6am12pm6pm11pm
Temporada alta · Fin de semana

Restaurants near El Médano

OpenStreetMap · 800m
Kayga
Restaurante · 39m · €€
Ver →
Mcafé
Cafetería · 48m · €€· We-Su 09:00-18:00
Ver →
Bar Medano
Bar · 50m · €€
Ver →
Mala Vida
Restaurante · 107m · €€
Ver →
Hong Kong
Restaurante · 113m · €€· Mo, Tu, Th-Su 12:00-23:30
Ver →

Hotels near El Médano

OpenStreetMap · 2km
Apartamentos Rocamar
★★★☆☆
94m · €€
Hotel Médano
★★★☆☆
101m · €€
Web+34 922177000
Casa grande surf hostel
★★★★★
151m · €€€€
Web+34922176376
Daydream El Medano Coliving
★☆☆☆☆
191m · €
Wind House Hotel
★★★☆☆
221m · €€

Campsites nearby

OpenStreetMap
⛺
Camping Montaña Roja
Camping· ★★★
2.2 km · Motorhomes · Tents
WiFi
Web+34 601 63 66 94
⛺
Gestaan met Camper
Autocaravanas· ★★
9.7 km · Motorhomes

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

Beaches nearby

Playa del Médano
Granadilla de Abona · 0.2 km
Playa Chica
Granadilla de Abona · 0.3 km
Leocadio Machado
Granadilla de Abona · 0.4 km
El Cabezo
Granadilla de Abona · 0.5 km
Playa El Salado
Granadilla de Abona · 0.7 km
Montaña Roja
Granadilla de Abona · 0.9 km
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 5 km/h with gusts of 14 km/h (NNE).

What time is high tide at El Médano?+

Today's high tides at El Médano are at 09:43 and 21:18 (1.3m). Coefficient 90, 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 · 26 Apr, 11:09
Best time to go
11:00-14:00
Low UV (2). Midday is perfect: warmer water
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