El Monis Beach — Icod de los Vinos, Spain

Description

Set in a somewhat degraded area, this beach isn't ideal for swimming.

El Monis is a semi-urban beach of sand and pebbles in Icod de los Vinos (Santa Cruz de Tenerife). The sand is dark.

It measures 130 metres long and 42 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is moderate.

Sea conditions per the registry: strong surf. It is reached on foot, with difficulty. No parking is recorded.

The MITECO registry records no lifeguard service here. That does not rule out seasonal cover by the local council — check the signage when you arrive. No hazard signage is recorded.

Length 130 m

Width 42 m

Sand type Dark (Sand / Boulders)

Occupancy Medium

Sea conditions Strong waves

Access Difficult walk

Reference hospital: Centro de Salud Icod de Los Vinos

Nearest marina: Puerto Deportivo de Garachico

Facilities

The MITECO registry confirms no facilities at this beach. That does not mean it has none — many remote coves are not inventoried in detail.

Not recorded in the registry: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Showers, Toilets, Parking, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants, Nudism.

No data

Foot wash

Facilities per 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 local signage before swimming.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a lifeguard at El Monis?

Not recorded. The MITECO registry lists no lifeguard here, which in practice means swimming unsupervised. Some councils add cover in July and August without it reaching the registry — the signage at the beach is what counts.

How do you get to El Monis?

According to the MITECO registry, El Monis is reached on foot, with difficulty. No parking is recorded in the registry.

Is El Monis a good beach for children?

El Monis has no children's area on record. No lifeguard service is recorded. Always check the day's conditions before swimming.

Does El Monis have a Blue Flag?

No. El Monis is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The Blue Flag certifies services and water quality, not how attractive a beach is — plenty of unflagged coves are excellent.

Nearby beaches

Beach	Municipality	Water temperature	Blue Flag
San Marcos	Icod de los Vinos	24.8°C	—
Las Aguas	Garachico	24.9°C	—
El Muelle	Garachico	24.9°C	Yes
Santo Domingo	La Guancha	24.7°C	—
La Caleta de Interián	Garachico	25.0°C	—
El Gomero	Los Silos	25.0°C	—
Los Roques	San Juan de la Rambla	24.7°C	—
Las Aguas	San Juan de la Rambla	24.6°C	—
Agua Dulce	Los Silos	24.8°C	—
Charco de la Araña	Los Silos	24.9°C	—