4.5 (5)•Wild Black Sand Beach•Anaga, North Tenerife
A black-sand Anaga-side beach near San Andrés, quieter and rougher than Las Teresitas, with limited services and no step-free access.
Las Gaviotas is the useful contrast beach beside Santa Cruz: darker, smaller-feeling and more natural than Las Teresitas, but also less convenient. Expect an isolated black-sand beach with basic cleaning, bins, limited parking, bus access nearby and no step-free route to the shore. Go when you want the Anaga-cliff mood and can accept a more stripped-back setup.
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Commonly mentioned by visitors.
People like the rugged black sand, Anaga-cliff setting and quieter atmosphere close to Santa Cruz.
The beach can feel secluded while still being reachable by car, especially outside peak hours.
Visitors mention swimming, views, divers, anchored ships and clothing-optional calm as part of the experience.
Access is less simple without a car, and parking is best handled early.
Services are limited compared with Las Teresitas, so bring water and shade planning.
Sea conditions matter more here, and waves can quickly change whether swimming feels comfortable.
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Arie Zur
Source: Google Maps
6 months ago
This beautiful beach is about a 25 minute drive north of Santa Cruz center. Around 10–15 minutes before you reach it, the road starts to climb into the hills, winding along cliffs and drops, with stunning views of the ocean and rugged coastline. Eventually there is a turn off down towards the beach. The road is still in good condition but quite steep. At the end you reach a small sandy parking area. It’s not very big, but we arrived in the late afternoon and there was enough space. From the parking area it’s about a 7–10 minute walk down to the beach. The shoreline is fairly long, a few hundred meters, framed by cliffs dropping down into the ocean. very impressive scenery. The beach is known as clothes-optional, and during our visit there was a mix of people. Everyone simply found their spot and relaxed without bothering each other. When we were there, the ocean was calm and it was a rea
truong minh hieu
Source: Google Maps
8 months ago
One of the best nude beaches during my trip. Isolated and quiet. The way down and up is a bit far if you use public transport but if you have a car, there is no problem.
Ema Behúnová
Source: Google Maps
10 months ago
loved loved loved this beach! stunning views the waves are fun and also appropriate for swimming. if ur going by car recommend getting there early, we went there by bus and the walk down was just around 15 minutes
Marius S.
Source: Google Maps
a year ago
Absolutely Stunning Beach! This black sand beach is truly a hidden gem. You can relax, swim, and even watch ships anchored nearby as they wait to enter the port—a unique experience! Lifeguards are present, which adds a sense of safety. Getting there is an adventure in itself—the winding serpentine road is steep, but once you arrive, the view is absolutely breathtaking. Totally worth it! Highly recommend visiting if you’re in the area.
Andreea Lavinia
Source: Google Maps
4 months ago
Beautiful beach, not so easy accessible but is worth the trip! This was a rainy day and i guess this is the reason there were no people around There were some divers there, and the sand is wow!
The alternative after Las Teresitas
Las Gaviotas is useful when you want the north-east coast without the golden-sand, family-resort feel of Las Teresitas.
KnowTenerife
No. It is darker, rougher, more basic and more adult in mood, with fewer services and no step-free access.
Yes, nudism is accepted here, though the beach is mixed rather than exclusively naturist.
Possible, but less convenient. The descent and return walk matter more than they do at Las Teresitas.
Choose it when you want a quieter black-sand beach near Santa Cruz and the sea is calm enough for your plan.
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