Playa el Fraile
Playa el Fraile stretches at the foot of the imposing Teno cliff in Buenavista del Norte, with the Mirador de las Monjas looking down from above. It is a long black sand beach of more than 400 metres, little frequented and very natural in feel. Its microclimate shelters it from the northwest winds, though the sand is seasonal: it appears from June to November and in winter gives way to pebbles. The surf tends to be strong and there are rocks, so it is not an easy beach for swimming.
Did you know? A trail of barely 1.5 km links it with Playa de La Arena, passing several pools where locals take a sheltered dip.
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first!
Related places
Playa Las Mujeres
Playa Las Mujeres
Playa de las Arenas
Playa de las Arenas
Playa de las Teresitas
Playa de las Teresitas
Playa de Santa Cruz de La Palma
An urban beach of volcanic sand beside the capital's Avenida Marítima, at the foot of its historic seafront.
Playa de Santa Cruz de La Palma
An urban beach of volcanic sand beside the capital's Avenida Marítima, at the foot of its historic seafront.
Poema del Mar
One of Europe's most spectacular aquariums, home to the world's largest curved viewing window onto the deep sea.
Poema del Mar
One of Europe's most spectacular aquariums, home to the world's largest curved viewing window onto the deep sea.
Pirámides de Güímar
Six stepped pyramids surrounded by gardens and the enigma that fascinated Thor Heyerdahl.
Pirámides de Güímar
Six stepped pyramids surrounded by gardens and the enigma that fascinated Thor Heyerdahl.
Related guides
The Best Beaches in Tenerife
Tenerife has a beach for every mood: postcard golden sand, black volcanic shores, wild coves in Anaga and windy spots in the south. Here are the best ones, and how to pick yours.
The Best Charcos and Natural Pools in Tenerife
When the heat hits, locals in Tenerife have a plan that never fails: the charcos. A guide to the island's best natural pools, area by area, with tide and safety tips.
What to Do in Tenerife with Kids: Plans for the Whole Family
What to do in Tenerife with kids: animal and water parks, the Teide, calm beaches and plans for grey days. The practical guide for families.