Playa de Las Galletas

Playa de Las Galletas

Playa de Las Galletas is an urban beach of black volcanic sand and gravel in the heart of the old fishing village of Las Galletas, in the municipality of Arona, southern Tenerife. Sheltered by the port breakwater, it keeps a simple, seafaring character that contrasts with the large nearby tourist resorts of Los Cristianos and Playa de Las Américas, just a few kilometres away. It is a good starting point for getting to know other beaches of the southern island without giving up the local atmosphere.

Its location next to the promenade and the fishing dock makes it a comfortable option for a beach day combined with a walk, a coffee or a meal of fresh fish by the sea. The proximity of the Marina del Sur adds a nautical and sporting element unusual for a village beach.

What the beach is like

It is a medium-sized beach, a few hundred metres long and a relatively narrow strip, with a mixed surface of black sand and gravel (fine pebbles) typical of the volcanic coast of Tenerife. Protected by the port jetty, the swell is usually moderate and bathing calm in normal conditions, which makes it suitable for families and for those seeking more sheltered waters than the open beaches of the south.

Services and access

• Lifeguards: Arona Town Council provides a surveillance service, reinforced in high season, including assisted bathing in the summer months

• Showers and toilets: available next to the promenade

• Sunbeds and parasols: with rental service in season

• Parking: spaces in the vicinity of the village

• Accessibility: adapted access for people with reduced mobility

• Dining: bars and restaurants along the promenade, several specialising in fish

• Nautical: an anchorage zone and a range of water activities and diving linked to the port and the Marina del Sur

Surroundings

Las Galletas keeps the atmosphere of a coastal village, with a street market, neighbourhood life and a pleasant seafront for walking. The beach does not hold a Blue Flag, but it offers a full level of services and a more authentic, calmer atmosphere than the tourist beaches of the area. It is a good alternative for those who want to combine bathing, seafood cuisine and a less crowded southern Tenerife.

More information in the official guides: Tenerife Tourism (webtenerife.com) and Arona Town Council.