Water temperature at Las Arenas — Buenavista del Norte

🌊 Water temperature 23.6°C Hot

🌡️ Air temperature 20.1°C

💨 Wind 13 km/t

☀️ UV index 0.0

Air, wind and UV are estimates from a weather model, fetched today, 04:00 · Open-Meteo

Description

Playa característica por su microclima, que la protege de los vientos del noroeste, y por ser de arena desde Junio hasta Noviembre, para en invierno perderla convirtiéndose en una playa de bolos.

Las Arenas is a remote beach of sand and pebbles in Buenavista del Norte (Santa Cruz de Tenerife). At Las Arenas the sand is dark.

It measures 150 metres long and 50 metres wide; recorded occupancy is high.

Sea state recorded by MITECO for Las Arenas: strong surf. Las Arenas can be reached easily on foot and by car, and has parking.

No lifeguard service is recorded at Las Arenas; if Buenavista del Norte council adds cover in summer, it will be on the signage at the entrance. Hazard signage is recorded at Las Arenas.

Length: 150 metros
Width: 50 metros
Sand type: Oscura (Arena / Bolos)
Occupancy: Alto
Sea conditions: Oleaje fuerte
Access: A pie fácil / Coche
Reference hospital:: Centro de Salud Buenavista del Norte
Nearest marina:: Garachico

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

♿ Wheelchair access
🅿️ Parking
⚽ Sports area
🍽️ Restaurants

Not recorded in the registry for Las Arenas: Lifeguard, Showers, Toilets, Foot wash, Children's area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Nudism.

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

Not recorded. MITECO lists no lifeguard at Las Arenas; if Buenavista del Norte council staffs it in July and August, the beach signage will say so. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is La Ballenita (Buenavista del Norte), 6 km away in a straight line.

How do you get to Las Arenas?

MITECO records that you get to Las Arenas easily on foot and by car, and there is parking.

Is Las Arenas a good beach for children?

Las Arenas has no children's area on record. With children, check the flag at Las Arenas on the day before going in.

Does Las Arenas have a Blue Flag?

No. Las Arenas is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is El Muelle (Garachico), 10 km away in a straight line. Not having one does not make Las Arenas worse: the award certifies services and water quality, not scenery.