What is the whitest beach in Tenerife?

The Playa de Las Teresitas is an artificial, white sand, tourist beach located north of the village of San Andrés, Santa Cruz de Tenerife in Tenerife, Spain.



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In the list of beaches, Torviscas beach is among those with the cleanest water. It is located in Costa Adeje, Santa Cruz and has calm waters and is perfect for swimming. With unique beach umbrellas, Torviscas is ideal for relaxation, especially during sunny weather.

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As for the honor of the world's whitest sand? Well, it goes to the little-known beach at Hyam's Beach, on the shores of Jervis Bay in the Australia state of New South Wales.

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Roughly said, the northern part of Tenerife is great for hikers, outdoor activities in Tenerife and pristine nature lovers. I recommend the south of the island such as Costa Adeje, Los Cristianos or Los Gigantes for those who are looking for beach holidays and all the facilities of a tourist hub.

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The Top 5 Pink Sand Beaches in Tenerife El Bollullo Beach: famous for its volcanic sand and crystal-clear waters. Las Gaviotas Beach: a secluded and peaceful environment for relaxation. El Confital Beach: features a unique rocky terrain and pristine waters.

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The southern side of Tenerife is nearly always warmer and so might be the best spot to visit during the coldest month of the year.

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The south is more sunny, dryer and warmer than the north, which is why most holidaymakers opt for this part of the island. However, rainfall can also occur there, as the microclimate is still very different in the south.

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Ureki Beach: Georgia Regarded as the only magnetic black sand beach in the world, this stretch of soft black sand sits along the country of Georgia's Black Sea coast in the small coastal town of Ureki.

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The Weddell Sea has been claimed by scientists to have the clearest waters of any ocean in the world. Described by a historian as “the most wretched and dismal region on earth”, due to the flash freezes that caught Shackleton's ship, its clarity is only belied by the sheer depth of the ocean below.

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Olivine Sand Sand of almost exclusively olivine grains is very rare, and Papakolea is one of only four green sand beaches in the world. The others are Hornindalsvatnet in Norway, Punta Cormorant in the Galapagos Islands, and Talofofo Beach in Guam.

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Best Areas in Tenerife
  • Playa de las Américas – resort area with a beach, city & nightlife ???
  • Costa Adeje – best area for luxury hotels & tranquil ambiance ??
  • El Médano – intriguing area with bohemian vibes & surf-spots ?????
  • Puerto de la Cruz – charming area close to beautiful nature ???


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Areas to Avoid Because of its volcanic background, most beaches in Tenerife are volcanic with black sand which can be hot under the feet. If you're after a traditional sandy beach head to Los Cristianos and leave the southern resorts alone. Playa la Arena is also notorious for pickpockets.

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The south coast beaches like Playa de las Américas and Los Cristianos thrum with beach-goers, but those in the know go north instead for a slice of proper coastal wilderness and fewer crowds. Some of the best northern beaches are terrifically secluded, so much so that you can only reach them on foot or by boat.

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The World's Beaches With the Whitest Sand
  • 01 of 10. Queensland, Australia. maydays / Getty Images. ...
  • 02 of 10. Clearwater, Florida, USA. ...
  • 03 of 10. Bora Bora, Tahiti. ...
  • 04 of 10. Outer Hebrides, Scotland. ...
  • 05 of 10. Boracay, Philippines. ...
  • 06 of 10. Lofoten Islands, Norway. ...
  • 07 of 10. Zanzibar, Tanzania. ...
  • 08 of 10. Jericoacoara, Brazil.


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Beautiful Beaches in Lanzarote and La Graciosa It's just a 30-minute boat ride between the best Canary Island beaches in Lanzarote and La Graciosa. Both islands boast the white sandy beaches of your dreams.

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costa adeje area is very nice, slightly more up market but not really expensive, its easy walking distance to las americas or a short taxi at the most depending on where you stay, one resort merges into the other so you could be only yards away, it should not be rowdy unless you find yourselves ending up near the ...

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