Playa de Tufia
Small beach of a former fishing village in Telde, popular for snorkelling.
Tufia is a sheltered beach beside an old fishing hamlet on the east coast of Telde. The sand is dark and the water is usually clear and calm, with rocky seabeds that make it ideal for snorkelling. It is a simple spot without large tourist services, keeping the charm of a seafaring village. Parking is limited, so in summer and at weekends it is best to arrive early.
Did you know? On the headland above the beach lies an important pre-Hispanic aboriginal settlement, with caves, stone houses and burial mounds, protected as a Site of Cultural Interest since 1973.
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