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Description
Playa del término municipal de Fasnia, cercana a una urbanización, pero poco visitada por el público.
El Abrigo is a remote beach of sand and gravel in Fasnia (Santa Cruz de Tenerife). At El Abrigo the sand is dark.
It measures 230 metres long and 40 metres wide; recorded occupancy is low.
Sea state recorded by MITECO for El Abrigo: moderate surf. El Abrigo can be reached easily on foot, and has parking.
No lifeguard service is recorded at El Abrigo; if Fasnia council adds cover in summer, it will be on the signage at the entrance. Hazard signage is recorded at El Abrigo.
- Length
- 230 metros
- Width
- 40 metros
- Sand type
- Oscura (Arena / Grava)
- Occupancy
- Bajo
- Sea conditions
- Oleaje moderado
- Access
- A pie fácil
- Reference hospital:
- Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria
- Nearest marina:
- Puerto Deportivo Radazul
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
- 🅿️ Parking
- 🍽️ Restaurants
Not recorded in the registry for El Abrigo: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Showers, Toilets, Foot wash, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Nudism.
Facilities at El Abrigo according to the MITECO beach registry. “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty. Always check the signs at the beach before you swim. Beach registry: March 2026 edition.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a lifeguard at El Abrigo?
Not recorded. The MITECO registry lists no lifeguard at El Abrigo, which in practice means swimming unsupervised unless Fasnia council adds cover in July and August. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is Grande (Arico), 8 km away in a straight line.
How do you get to El Abrigo?
According to the MITECO registry, El Abrigo is reached easily on foot, and there is parking.
Is El Abrigo a good beach for children?
El Abrigo has no children's area on record. Before swimming at El Abrigo, check the flag and the day's sea state.
Does El Abrigo have a Blue Flag?
No. El Abrigo is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. Not having one does not make El Abrigo worse: the award certifies services and water quality, not scenery.
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