4.5 (5)•Wild Beach•La Tejita, El Medano
A kilometre of open sand beside Montaña Roja, chosen for space and scenery rather than resort comfort.
La Tejita feels very different from the built-up beaches of the south. Cars stay by the TF-643 and the sand is about a five-minute walk away, inside the protected Montaña Roja landscape. There is room to spread out, walk the shoreline or combine the beach with the volcanic cone; naturist use is normal, especially towards the mountain end. The same openness also means wind, shorebreak and little shade. Bring water and sun protection, and decide about swimming only after seeing the sea. Morning usually gives you an easier parking search and a better chance of lighter wind.
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Guest review summary
Commonly mentioned by visitors.
Visitors like the huge sandy bay, Montaña Roja views and more open feeling compared with Costa Adeje's resort beaches.
The beach works well for people who want space, wind-shaped scenery and a wilder south-coast mood.
Parking near the TF-643 makes it easier than many remote beaches when the access surface is in good condition.
The naturist area and nearby Montaña Roja walk add variety for travellers who want more than a towel stop.
Wind and waves can be strong enough to make sunbathing or swimming uncomfortable.
Facilities are limited once you move away from the edges, so bring water, shade and food planning.
Some parking surfaces and paths can be rough for unsuitable cars, prams or mobility needs.
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Mojca B. Grom
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5 months ago
A huge beach with Montaña Roja views and waves that can get high.
kent
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4 months ago
Next to Montaña Roja, less crowded than many south beaches, with parking near TF-643.
Nver Abgaryan
Source: Google Maps
2 months ago
Big beach, easy nearby parking and fewer crowds than many Tenerife beaches.
Google reviewer
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10 months ago
A wild beach with strong waves, a naturist area and the mountain nearby for an easy hike; bring what you need.
Dorothy Kowalsky
Source: Google Maps
3 months ago
Clear water, quieter sections near the big rock and a rough driveway into the parking lot; very windy.
Space Comes With Exposure
La Tejita feels open because it is open. Wind, sun and waves are the tradeoff for that sense of space.
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Not Costa Adeje
If you want restaurants every few metres and polished shelter, choose another beach. La Tejita is for a wider, simpler beach day.
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Montaña Roja Changes The Day
The beach is better if you also read the landscape: cone, reserve, wind, sand and the El Médano coast all connect here.
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Part of the beach near the Montaña Roja end is commonly used by naturists.
Limited compared with resort beaches. Bring water, shade and anything you need for comfort.
It can be good for space, but swimming is less reliable when waves or wind build.
Yes, many visitors combine the beach with the Montaña Roja walk, but heat and wind matter.
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