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Description
Playa muy amplia totalmente aislada por lo que presenta una escasa afluencia de bañistas. No ofrece equipamiento alguno.
El Medio is a remote beach of rock and gravel in Granadilla de Abona (Santa Cruz de Tenerife).
It measures 1,150 metres long and 16 metres wide; recorded occupancy is low.
The registry describes the sea at El Medio as: moderate surf. El Medio can be reached easily on foot; no parking is recorded.
MITECO records no lifeguard service at El Medio, though Granadilla de Abona council may staff it in high season; the signs at the beach will tell you. No hazard signage is recorded at El Medio.
- Length
- 1.150 metros
- Width
- 16 metros
- Occupancy
- Bajo
- Sea conditions
- Oleaje moderado
- Access
- A pie fácil
- Reference hospital:
- Clínica San Eugenio
- Nearest marina:
- Puerto Deportivo Marina San Miguel (Amarilla Golf & Marina)
Facilities
The MITECO registry confirms no facilities at El Medio. That does not mean there are none: many remote coves are not inventoried in detail.
Not recorded in the registry for El Medio: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Showers, Toilets, Foot wash, Parking, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants, Nudism.
Facilities at El Medio 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Medio?
Not recorded. El Medio has no lifeguard in the MITECO registry: expect to swim unsupervised, though Granadilla de Abona council may add cover in high summer without it reaching the registry. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is El Médano (Granadilla de Abona), 5 km away in a straight line.
How do you get to El Medio?
According to the MITECO registry, El Medio is reached easily on foot, but no parking is recorded.
Is El Medio a good beach for children?
El Medio has no children's area on record. Before swimming at El Medio, check the flag and the day's sea state.
Does El Medio have a Blue Flag?
No. El Medio is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Las Vistas (Arona), 22 km away in a straight line. Not having one does not make El Medio worse: the award certifies services and water quality, not scenery.
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