Playa Chica
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Santa Cruz de Tenerife · Canarias
Description
Fine sand beach nestled at the base of a mountain, semi-urban with low occupancy and no services.
Playa Chica is a semi-urban beach of sand in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Santa Cruz de Tenerife). The sand is dark.
It measures 100 metres long and 35 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is moderate.
Sea conditions per the registry: moderate surf. It is reached by car. There is parking.
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.
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
Not recorded in the registry: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Showers, Toilets, Foot wash, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants, 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Playa Chica?
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 Playa Chica?
According to the MITECO registry, Playa Chica is reached by car. There is parking.
Is Playa Chica a good beach for children?
Playa Chica has no children's area on record. No lifeguard service is recorded. Always check the day's conditions before swimming.
Does Playa Chica have a Blue Flag?
No. Playa Chica 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Gaviotas | Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 24.7°C | — |
| El Balayo | Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 24.8°C | — |
| El Burro | Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 24.8°C | — |
| Las Teresitas | Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 25.2°C | — |
| El Llano | Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 24.7°C | — |
| Antequera | Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 24.7°C | — |
| Almaciga | Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 24.5°C | — |
| Roque de las Bodegas | Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 24.7°C | — |
| Benijo | Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 24.5°C | — |
| Valleseco | Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 25.3°C | — |
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