La Restinga
El Pinar de El Hierro, Santa Cruz de Tenerife · Canarias
Description
A beach in the fishing village of La Restinga at the island's southern tip, home to the island's fishing fleet. The dive centers stay open year-round.
La Restinga is a semi-urban beach of sand and gravel in El Pinar de El Hierro (Santa Cruz de Tenerife). The sand is dark.
It measures 50 metres long and 10 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is moderate.
Sea conditions per the registry: calm water. It is reached easily on foot. There is parking.
The MITECO registry records a lifeguard service at this beach. No hazard signage is recorded.
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
Not recorded in the registry: Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Restinga?
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 Restinga?
According to the MITECO registry, La Restinga is reached easily on foot. There is parking.
Is La Restinga a good beach for children?
La Restinga has no children's area on record. The registry describes calm water. There is a lifeguard service. Always check the day's conditions before swimming.
Does La Restinga have a Blue Flag?
Yes. La Restinga 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Playas | Valverde | 25.4°C | — |
| Charco Azul | Frontera | 25.5°C | — |
| Timijiraque | Valverde | 25.1°C | — |
| Charco de los Sargos | Frontera | 25.5°C | — |
| La Maceta | Frontera | 25.5°C | — |
| Punta Grande | Frontera | 25.4°C | — |
| Charco Azul | Frontera | 25.3°C | — |
| Puerto de la Estaca | Valverde | 25.1°C | — |
| Arenas Blancas | Frontera | 25.2°C | — |
| El Verodal | Frontera | 25.2°C | — |
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