Playa de Los Guios is a small, popular urban beach near the port of Puerto de Santiago, Tenerife. It offers the closest view of the impressive Los Gigantes cliffs.
In this article, you’ll find our photos and tips for making the most of your visit to Playa de Los Guios.
This opinion is completely independent, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.
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Is Playa de Los Guios worth it?
Yes, this beach is well worth a visit for its exceptional location at the foot of Los Gigantes. We were very impressed by the perspective of the rocky cliff faces plunging into the ocean. The beach’s location, right next to the marina, makes it an excellent starting point for sea outings: kayaking, sailing or dolphin-watching… See prices, photos and availability.
Lying on the sand at Playa de Los Guios is one of our favorite activities at Los Gigantes.
Type of beach
Sand or no sand?
The floor of Playa de Los Guios is made up of black sand and rocks. We advise you to wear beach shoes, as the rocks can be slippery and the sand hot under the Tenerife sun.
Swimming conditions and supervision
The beach is supervised, but we recommend you take care as currents can be strong. At the time of our visit, the beach was open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and part of it was inaccessible due to falling rocks.
Installations
Despite its small size, the beach offers sunbeds and parasols for hire. They take up a lot of space at the height of the season, when the world is in full swing. Showers and toilets are also available.
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Playa de Los Guios in Tenerife: access
Where to find Playa de Los Guios
- At the end of Calle de Los Guios, at the foot of Los Gigantes, in Puerto de Santiago
- Puerto de la Cruz = 1h15 drive
- Santa Cruz = 1 hour 05 minutes drive
- Costa Adeje = 25min drive
Access by car and parking
Parking around the beach is often difficult. We recommend that you park in the pay parking lot at the port, then return via the shops.
OUR TIPS TO RENT A CAR IN Tenerife
- Compare prices on our preferred platform: DiscoverCars – one of the best rated sites.
- If you’re planning to explore the mountains, don ‘t take the smallest cars. A more powerful engine will be more comfortable.
- But don’t take too big a car either, as some roads are narrow.
- There’s a lot of demand and it’s an island, so book early.
Public transport access
The nearest bus stop, Los Gigantes, is a 15-minute walk from the beach. Find out more here.
Special features
Dog
Dogs are not allowed on the beach.
Reduced mobility access
The beach is accessible to people with reduced mobility thanks to a ramp.
With children
As well as the view, we liked the pleasantfamily atmosphere of the beach, which offers a variety of activities such as snorkeling and paddle-boarding, much appreciated by the kids.
Naturism
Playa de Los Guios is an urban beach, and naturism is not permitted.
Eating out
A restaurant overlooks the beach. You’ll also find a number of establishments in the vicinity and on the port, including Restaurant Tas-k, a tapas bar we spotted straight away.
Hotels
We stayed at theKlayman Diamond Hotel, close to the beach. It’s an aparthotel with a more intimate feel than all the big resorts in Los Gigantes. See prices, photos and availability.
WHERE TO STAY IN Tenerife
Our independent picks for the accommodation of your dreams:
- Where to stay in Tenerife
- Our favorite: Hotel Corales Beach
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