San Telmo
Puerto de la Cruz, Santa Cruz de Tenerife · Canarias
Description
A small cove on Paseo de San Telmo nestled between volcanic rocks. Low tide pools form between the rocks.
San Telmo is an urban beach of sand and gravel in Puerto de la Cruz (Santa Cruz de Tenerife). The sand is dark.
It measures 20 metres long and 20 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 a lifeguard service at this beach. Hazard signage is recorded.
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
Not recorded in the registry: Toilets, Parking, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Nudism.
No data
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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 San Telmo?
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 San Telmo?
According to the MITECO registry, San Telmo is reached easily on foot. No parking is recorded in the registry.
Is San Telmo a good beach for children?
San Telmo has no children's area on record. There is a lifeguard service. Always check the day's conditions before swimming.
Does San Telmo have a Blue Flag?
Yes. San Telmo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Muelle | Puerto de la Cruz | 24.7°C | — |
| Martianez | Puerto de la Cruz | 24.7°C | — |
| Playa Jardín | Puerto de la Cruz | 24.7°C | Yes |
| Playa Chica | Puerto de la Cruz | 24.6°C | — |
| Playa Punta Brava | Puerto de la Cruz | 24.5°C | — |
| El Bollullo | La Orotava | 24.7°C | — |
| El Roque | Los Realejos | 24.5°C | — |
| Los Patos | La Orotava | 24.6°C | — |
| El Ancón | La Orotava | 24.7°C | — |
| Playa Gordejuela | Los Realejos | 24.6°C | — |
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