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Description
Blue Flag
Playa de arena negra y fina de origen volcánico, se encuentra bajo unos acantilados. Ofrece aguas tranquilas al resguardo de las corrientes marinas.
La Arena is an urban beach of sand in Tacoronte (Santa Cruz de Tenerife). The sand at La Arena is dark.
It measures 350 metres long and 30 metres wide; recorded occupancy is high.
Sea state recorded by MITECO for La Arena: moderate surf. La Arena is reached easily on foot and by car, and has parking.
La Arena is listed with a lifeguard service in the MITECO registry. No hazard signage is recorded at La Arena.
- Length
- 350 metros
- Width
- 30 metros
- Sand type
- Oscura (Arena)
- Occupancy
- Alto
- Sea conditions
- Oleaje moderado
- Access
- A pie fácil / Coche
- Reference hospital:
- Centro de Salud San Juan Perales
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
- 🛟 Lifeguard
- 🚿 Showers
- 🚰 Foot wash
- 🅿️ Parking
- 🍽️ Restaurants
Not recorded in the registry for La Arena: Wheelchair access, Toilets, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Nudism.
Facilities at La Arena 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 La Arena?
Yes. A lifeguard service is recorded at La Arena, though it is usually seasonal: check the hours when you get there.
How do you get to La Arena?
MITECO records that you get to La Arena easily on foot and by car, and there is parking.
Is La Arena a good beach for children?
La Arena has no children's area on record. Check the flag at La Arena on the day: conditions change with the wind.
Does La Arena have a Blue Flag?
Yes. La Arena is listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data, the only one in Tacoronte, an award that requires bathing-water quality, services and environmental information.
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