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Description
Playa dotada de todo tipo de servicios, paseo marítimo y zona de fondeo. Es bastante frecuentada por el público.
El Médano is an urban beach of sand in Granadilla de Abona (Santa Cruz de Tenerife). At El Médano the sand is golden.
It measures 750 metres long and 43 metres wide; recorded occupancy is high.
The registry describes the sea at El Médano as: moderate surf and windy. El Médano can be reached easily on foot, and has parking.
El Médano is listed with a lifeguard service in the MITECO registry. Hazard signage is recorded at El Médano.
- Length
- 750 metros
- Width
- 43 metros
- Sand type
- Dorada (Arena)
- Occupancy
- Alto
- Sea conditions
- Oleaje moderado / Ventosa
- Access
- A pie fácil
- Reference hospital:
- Clínica San Eugenio
- Nearest marina:
- Puerto Deportivo Marina San Miguel (Amarilla Golf & Marina)
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
- 🛟 Lifeguard
- ♿ Wheelchair access
- 🚿 Showers
- 🚻 Toilets
- 🅿️ Parking
- 🏄 Surf zone
- ⛱️ Umbrella rental
- 🛏️ Sunbed rental
- 🍽️ Restaurants
Not recorded in the registry for El Médano: Children's area, Sports area, Diving, Nudism.
No data
- Foot wash
Facilities at El Médano 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Médano?
Yes. The MITECO beach registry records lifeguards at El Médano, usually seasonal, so check the posted hours when you arrive.
How do you get to El Médano?
According to the MITECO registry, El Médano is reached easily on foot, and there is parking.
Is El Médano a good beach for children?
El Médano has no children's area on record. Check the flag at El Médano on the day: conditions change with the wind.
Does El Médano have a Blue Flag?
No. El Médano is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Las Vistas (Arona), 18 km away in a straight line. Not having one does not make El Médano worse: the award certifies services and water quality, not scenery.
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