4.3 (5)•Town Beach•Playa San Juan
A sheltered harbour-town beach in Guía de Isora, with calm water, promenade services and an easy local west-coast rhythm.
San Juan is roughly 360 m of dark sand and pebble shoreline beside the fishing and sports harbour. The bay is protected, access is flat, and the beach has useful services: toilets, changing rooms, showers, loungers, parasols, lifeguards, restaurants and adapted access. It is less spectacular than Los Gigantes and less polished than Costa Adeje, but that is part of the appeal: a comfortable local beach with sunset, food and a walk built in.
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Commonly mentioned by visitors.
Visitors like the calmer harbour-side feel, improved promenade and more local west-coast town atmosphere.
Accessible services, lifeguards, changing rooms, restaurants and tourist information make it practical for families.
The beach works well as a relaxed stop during a car tour or slow Guía de Isora coast day.
The sand, lapilli and pebble mix can feel rough underfoot; water shoes may help sensitive feet.
It is less dramatic than wild beaches and less polished than Costa Adeje's main resort beaches.
Summer crowds can build because the town beach is easy and compact.
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Kathy Turner-Hart
Source: Google Maps
5 months ago
Absolutely stunning beach. There are sun loungers to rent. The sea at this time of year isn't that warm but we wire wetsuits. There were multiple lifeguards and also showers. Plenty of bars and restaurants. A hidden gem that was a lot of fun.
Bogdan Marcelan
Source: Google Maps
2 years ago
Our holiday in Tenerife was very intense. We visited many beautiful and interesting beaches. It is also characteristic of all beaches that they have good restaurants and bars nearby. We came across a great one at Playa de San Juan. The beach itself is interesting, sand that is suitable for a beach.
Nicola Morgan
Source: Google Maps
8 years ago
Lovely little town, nice beach. Plenty to see. Nice stop off on our car tour. Didn't stop here for long but did walk around the coast with stunning scenery. It looked like they were setting up for a concert but there were no signs as to what it was about.
Jeroen Mourik
Source: Google Maps
6 years ago
The beach and boulevard have been greatly improved since our last visit. Playa San Juan is now a pleasant destination to enjoy South Tenerife without the commercial hustle and bustle in the nearby resorts.
Compliments for the #accessibilty walk boards and covered area for wheelchairs on the actual beach.
Dangis Laurinavicius
Source: Google Maps
8 years ago
Town is nice and friendly, but beach is on the rough side. Black sand with gravel and stone, did not dare to step into the sea. You will definitely need your shoes on to get into the sea.
A useful local base
Playa San Juan is not spectacular in the Los Gigantes sense, but it is practical, comfortable and easy to fold into a west-coast day.
KnowTenerife
Yes. The protected bay, promenade and services make it one of the easier west-coast town beaches.
No. It feels more like a local harbour town with a practical beach and restaurants close by.
Yes. Bus routes connect Playa San Juan with nearby west and south-coast towns.
Alcalá, Los Gigantes viewpoints or a slower Guía de Isora coast day all fit naturally.
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