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Visitor parking near the listed area.
Parking in Tenerife
3.8 (5)El Medano


Parking El Médano is a free, central option for the beach, town centre and wind-sports area. It is useful for a quick walk to the sand, but El Médano gets busy, so expect some circling at popular times.
Parking
Visitor parking near the listed area.
Parking
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Guest review summary
Commonly mentioned by visitors.
Drivers like that it is free and close to the centre and beach.
Several people describe a quick turnaround of spaces and short walk to the water.
It is open 24 hours in the current listing.
Finding a space can be hard when El Médano is busy.
Recent roadworks were mentioned near the area, so access may change.
Recommended reviews
BlubberBrauseMond
Source: Google Maps
2025-04-03
Always found a parking spot there, safe, free, and not far from the city 🐢 yay
Jacob C
Source: Google Maps
2024-05-21
Good place to park a car. There are roadworks now close by though.
benjamin cusden
Source: Google Maps
2025-01-17
One of the better parking spots, quite a quick turnaround of spaces.
Bernd Rentschler
Source: Google Maps
2025-04-10
After a short walk you're directly at the beach
Jesper Biveros
Source: Google Maps
2019-06-10
Great place to park as it is close to the center and free. Finding a parking spot proved to be harder.
Free parking according to visitor comments; confirm local signs.
Current place data lists 24-hour opening.
Check the posted tariff, payment method, height limits if it is a garage, and whether the exit route is clearly signed.
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