La Arena
Santiago del Teide, Santa Cruz de Tenerife · Canarias
Description
The municipality's main beach hub with solid facilities and services.
La Arena is an urban beach of sand in Santiago del Teide (Santa Cruz de Tenerife). The sand is dark.
It measures 140 metres long and 40 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is high.
Sea conditions per the registry: moderate surf. It is reached easily on foot and by car. There is parking.
The MITECO registry records a lifeguard service at this beach. Hazard signage is recorded.
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
Not recorded in the registry: Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Nudism.
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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 La Arena?
Yes. The MITECO beach registry records a lifeguard service here. Cover is usually seasonal, so check the posted hours when you arrive.
How do you get to La Arena?
According to the MITECO registry, La Arena is reached easily on foot and by car. There is parking.
Is La Arena a good beach for children?
La Arena has no children's area on record. There is a lifeguard service. Always check the day's conditions before swimming.
Does La Arena have a Blue Flag?
Yes. La Arena is listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data, an award that requires bathing-water quality, services and environmental information.
Nearby beaches
| Beach | Municipality | Water temperature | Blue Flag |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santiago | Santiago del Teide | 24.8°C | — |
| Callao Chico | Guía de Isora | 24.7°C | — |
| Punta Blanca | Guía de Isora | 24.7°C | — |
| Los Guíos | Santiago del Teide | 24.8°C | — |
| La Jaquita | Guía de Isora | 24.7°C | Yes |
| Alcalá | Guía de Isora | 24.8°C | — |
| Méndez | Guía de Isora | 24.8°C | — |
| Baja Larga | Guía de Isora | 24.8°C | — |
| Barranco Seco | Santiago del Teide | 24.9°C | — |
| Fonsalia | Guía de Isora | 24.7°C | — |
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