La Garañona Beach — El Sauzal, Spain

Description

A long beach within a Protected Natural Area, accessible only by sea as it sits at the base of a cliff.

La Garañona is a remote beach of sand in El Sauzal (Santa Cruz de Tenerife). The sand is dark.

It measures 1,300 metres long and 10 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is low.

Sea conditions per the registry: strong surf. It is reached by boat. 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 1.300 m

Width 10 m

Sand type Dark (Sand)

Occupancy Low

Sea conditions Strong waves

Access Boat

Reference hospital: Centro de Salud Ravelo

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🌿 Nudism

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

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Garañona?

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 La Garañona?

According to the MITECO registry, La Garañona is reached by boat. No parking is recorded in the registry.

Is La Garañona a good beach for children?

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

Does La Garañona have a Blue Flag?

No. La Garañona 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
El Camello	Tacoronte	24.8°C	—
La Arena	Tacoronte	24.6°C	Yes
El Sargo	Tacoronte	24.5°C	—
El Pris	Tacoronte	24.8°C	—
El Rincón	Tacoronte	24.7°C	—
El Apio	San Cristóbal de La Laguna	24.8°C	—
El Ancón	La Orotava	24.7°C	—
Los Patos	La Orotava	24.6°C	—
El Bollullo	La Orotava	24.7°C	—
San Juan	San Cristóbal de La Laguna	24.8°C	Yes