La Peñita
La Peñita is a stretch of coastline in Puerto del Carmen, in the municipality of Tías, lying at the foot of Avenida de las Playas between Playa Grande and Los Pocillos. Rather than a wide sandy beach, it is a string of small coves and natural pools open to the ocean, divided by rows of volcanic rock that give some shelter from the wind. A quiet spot for a swim right in the middle of the resort.
La Peñita covers a stretch of the Puerto del Carmen coastline in Tías, directly below Avenida de las Playas and between Playa Grande and Los Pocillos. Instead of one large beach, it is made up of several small bathing areas separated by rows of volcanic rock, forming natural pools that open onto the ocean. The same rocks create corners sheltered from the trade winds, which makes a real difference on windy days compared with more exposed parts of the coast.
Access is down the stairs that link the seafront promenade with the coves, and the bustle of the promenade stays just a few metres away. As this is a coast of volcanic rock and small coves, comfortable footwear is advisable, and it is worth checking the sea conditions before going into the water.
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