Las Monjas Beach — Los Llanos de Aridane, Spain

Description

A dark sand beach near Puerto Naos that's easy to reach on foot.

Las Monjas is a remote beach of sand and pebbles in Los Llanos de Aridane (Santa Cruz de Tenerife). The sand is dark.

It measures 50 metres long and 3 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is moderate.

Sea conditions per the registry: moderate surf. It is reached easily on foot. 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 50 m

Width 3 m

Sand type Dark (Sand / Boulders)

Occupancy Medium

Sea conditions Moderate waves

Access Easy walk

Reference hospital: Hospital General de La Palma

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🌿 Nudism

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

No data

Foot wash

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

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 Las Monjas?

According to the MITECO registry, Las Monjas is reached easily on foot. No parking is recorded in the registry.

Is Las Monjas a good beach for children?

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

Does Las Monjas have a Blue Flag?

No. Las Monjas 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
Pelota Bayana	Los Llanos de Aridane	24.5°C	—
El Charco Verde	Los Llanos de Aridane	24.5°C	Yes
Puerto Naos	Los Llanos de Aridane	24.9°C	Yes
Murgas	Los Llanos de Aridane	24.8°C	—
El Remo	Los Llanos de Aridane	24.5°C	—
La Bombilla	Los Llanos de Aridane	24.9°C	—
El Charcón	Tazacorte	24.9°C	—
Los Guirres	Tazacorte	24.7°C	—
La Zamora	Fuencaliente de la Palma	24.5°C	—
Nueva	Tazacorte	25.2°C	—