Tenerife

Las Teresitas beach is just seven kilometres from the centre of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and attracts both locals and visitors alike. The most popular and family-friendly beach in the area, it is one and half kilometres long with golden sand and dotted with palm trees. There is also a breakwater that protects swimmers from the currents and waves. It has showers, changing rooms and sun loungers available. The beach is currently being redesigned by the famous French architect Dominique Perrault.

The best option for visiting Las Teresitas beach is to combine a pleasant swim in the sea with a tasty meal in the nearby village of San Andrés. In this fishing village there are a great number of restaurants perfect for trying a tasty fish or shellfish meal prepared in the traditional Canarian way, accompanied by the typical "papas arrugadas" (wrinkled potatoes) and "mojo" (typical Canarian sauce).