Water temperature at Las Gaviotas — Santa Cruz de Tenerife

🌊 Water temperature 24.1°C Hot

🌡️ Air temperature 20.4°C

💨 Wind 9 km/t

☀️ UV index 0.0

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

Description

Enclavada al fondo de una montaña, esta playa situada muy cerca de Santa Cruz de Tenerife no ofrece apenas servicios.

Las Gaviotas is a semi-urban beach of sand in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Santa Cruz de Tenerife). The sand at Las Gaviotas is dark.

It measures 250 metres long and 40 metres wide; recorded occupancy is moderate.

Sea conditions at Las Gaviotas per the registry: moderate surf. Las Gaviotas can be reached by car, and has parking.

The MITECO registry records no lifeguard service at Las Gaviotas. That does not rule out seasonal cover by Santa Cruz de Tenerife council: check the signage when you arrive. The registry lists no hazard signage at Las Gaviotas.

Length: 250 metros
Width: 40 metros
Sand type: Oscura (Arena)
Occupancy: Medio
Sea conditions: Oleaje moderado
Access: Coche
Reference hospital:: Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria
Nearest marina:: Club Náutico de Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🅿️ Parking
🌿 Nudism

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

No data

Foot wash

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

Not recorded. Las Gaviotas has no lifeguard in the MITECO registry: expect to swim unsupervised, though Santa Cruz de Tenerife council may add cover in high summer without it reaching the registry. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is Las Teresitas (Santa Cruz de Tenerife), 1 km away in a straight line.

How do you get to Las Gaviotas?

According to the MITECO registry, Las Gaviotas is reached by car, and there is parking.

Is Las Gaviotas a good beach for children?

Las Gaviotas has no children's area on record. Before swimming at Las Gaviotas, check the flag and the day's sea state.

Does Las Gaviotas have a Blue Flag?

No. Las Gaviotas is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is San Juan (San Cristóbal de La Laguna), 17 km away in a straight line. The flag rates services and water quality, not how attractive Las Gaviotas is.