Tenerife

El Socorro beach, in the Los Realejos district, is particularly well known by surfers as they often practise here or use the beach for competitions. There is quite a strong swell, which means you need to take care when swimming. El Socorro beach is a long, beautiful beach of volcanic sand with a range of facilities including car parks, bars, restaurants and sometimes, lifeguards. To get there drive along the C-280 main road north and then take the signposted exit near the "mirador de San Pedro" (viewpoint) which will lead you down to this beach. Blue Flag.