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Playa del Médano

Granadilla de Abona·Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Accessible
68/100Fair
No windCalm seaHard to parkHigh UV
18°CWater
0mWaves
4km/hWind
UV 7UV
Directions

Photos of Playa del Médano

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Playa del Médano - foto 1
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Sea & weather

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

Sunlight

Sunrise-Sunset API
08:28Sunrise
13h 11mDaylight hours
21:39Sunset

Tides at Playa del Médano today

Lunar estimate
▼ Low
04:25
0.1m
▲ High
10:38
1.4m
▼ Low
16:50
0.1m
▲ High
22:12
1.4m
Coefficient: 96Spring tides

Water and air temperature at Playa del Médano

Open-Meteo
21°CAir temperature
18°CWater temperature
23°CFeels like
UV 7UV index
51%Humidity
High UV. SPF 50+ See our sunscreen guide →

Wind at Playa del Médano today

NESO
Speed4 km/h
Max gust17 km/h
DirectionNNO

Flag and jellyfish at Playa del Médano

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

Water quality at Playa del Médano

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° 16°
Seco
Mar 28
Nublado
22° 17°
Seco
Mié 29
Lluvia
22° 17°
0.1mm
Jue 30
Lluvia
21° 16°
0.2mm
Vie 1
Nublado
22° 17°
Seco

How to get there

By car. open in Google Maps By public transport By bike Walking
Access typeCoche
RoadTf-64
Parking capacityEntre 50 y 100 plazas
MarinaPuerto Deportivo Marina San Miguel (10 km.)
Tráfico, afluencia y donde aparcar, parking cercaTiempo real
55%
ocupación
Concurrida
Mejor hora hoy: 7am (20% ocupación)
12am6am12pm6pm11pm
Temporada alta · Día laborable

Restaurants near Playa del Médano

OpenStreetMap · 800m
Tamboril
Restaurante · 42m · €€· Tu-Su 10:00-16:00
Ver →
Agua Café
Cafetería · 89m · €€· Mo-Su 09:30-23:00
+34922178467
Ver →
Mcafé
Cafetería · 180m · €€· We-Su 09:00-18:00
Ver →
Kayga
Restaurante · 194m · €€
Ver →
Flashpoint
Bar · 207m · €€
Ver →

Hotels near Playa del Médano

OpenStreetMap · 2km
Apartamentos Rocamar
★★★☆☆
129m · €€
Hotel Playa Sur Tenerife
★★★☆☆
283m · €€
Web+34 922 17 61 20;+34 621 23 29 93
Hotel Médano
★★★☆☆
313m · €€
Web+34 922177000
Casa grande surf hostel
★★★★★
365m · €€€€
Web+34922176376
Wind House Hotel
★★★☆☆
384m · €€

Facilities & services

MITECO
No · LifeguardNo · ShowersSí · AccessibleSí · ParkingNo · Blue FlagNo · Dogs allowedNo · ToiletsNo · Foot washersSí · BinsSí · CleaningNo · PhonesNo · Tourist officeNo · Kids areaNo · Sports areaNo · Umbrella rentalNo · Sunbed rentalSí · Nautical rentalNo · Yacht clubSí · Bars/restaurantsSí · Bus service

Information about Playa del Médano

MITECO 2024
Length420 m
Average width150 m
CompositionArena
Typearena
OccupationAlto
EnvironmentSemiurbana
Coastal facadeSemiurbana
Sea conditionsAguas tranquilas
VegetationYes
Protected areaYes
MunicipalityGranadilla de Abona
ProvinceSanta Cruz de Tenerife
RegionCanarias
Coordinates28.042705° N, -16.540679° E
City Hall websiteVisit website
Official MITECO recordVisit website
HospitalHospital del Sur
Distance20 km.
Call 922750022112

Beaches nearby

Leocadio Machado
Granadilla de Abona · 0.2 km
El Médano
Granadilla de Abona · 0.2 km
Playa Chica
Granadilla de Abona · 0.5 km
Montaña Roja
Granadilla de Abona · 0.7 km
El Cabezo
Granadilla de Abona · 0.8 km
Playa El Salado
Granadilla de Abona · 0.9 km
About Playa del MédanoEverything you need to know ↓

Playa muy extensa, de arena fina, situada en el casco urbano de El Médano. Esta playa es un paraíso para los amantes de los deportes de vela y surferos.

When you arrive at Playa del Médano, in Granadilla de Abona, you'll understand why this beach is so popular in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. It stretches 420 metres in length and 150 metres wide, with fine sand and waters typical of the Canary Islands, where you can swim almost all year round. It has 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. 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 del Médano

How is the water at Playa del Médano today?+

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

What flag does Playa del Médano have today?+

Green flag. Calm sea, safe for swimming.

Are there jellyfish at Playa del Médano?+

Low jellyfish risk. No jellyfish expected.

How windy is it at Playa del Médano?+

Wind at Playa del Médano is 4 km/h with gusts of 17 km/h (NNO).

What time is high tide at Playa del Médano?+

Today's high tides at Playa del Médano are at 10:38 and 22:12 (1.4m). Coefficient 96, spring tides.

Is there parking near Playa del Médano?+

Yes, there is parking near Playa del Médano.

Are dogs allowed at Playa del Médano?+

No, dogs are not allowed at Playa del Médano.

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Beach facts
Length420 m
Width150 m
SandArena
Typearena
CrowdingAlto
CALM
The sea is waiting for you
Updated · 27 Apr, 13:26
Best time to go
09:58-11:30
Moderate UV (7). Morning is the best time: soft sun and calm water
Gear for this beach
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