What is the water and sand quality of the Playa El Salado?

The coastline of Playa El Salado is covered with gray sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Playa El Salado?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa El Salado, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Playa El Salado good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Playa El Salado does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Playa El Salado good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Playa El Salado secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa El Salado?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa El Salado.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Cafeteria Boomerang is the closest place located 400 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Playa El Salado?

There are 2135 places to stay in the Playa El Salado area.The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7306059&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Los Martines Jaquita</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4225329&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Medano Beach Villas</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2642144&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Estudio medano</a></li></ul>

How far is the Playa El Salado from parking?

The Playa El Salado has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Playa El Salado?

There are 4 attractions near Playa El Salado that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Chemari located in 0.2 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Playa El Salado?

The month with the highest temperature in Playa El Salado is September. Its average value reaches 24°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 24°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 19°C and water 20°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Playa El Salado (Tenerife) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Playa El Salado (Tenerife) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

Photo of Playa El Salado with gray sand surface

Photo of Playa El Salado with blue pure water surface

Playa El Salado

El Médano, Spain

#398 out of 519 in Canary Islands 5

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Gray sand Sand bottom Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

La Mareta • 4.4 km

Map of beach

Playground Plaza Roja

400m

Playground Plaza Roja

430m

Playground Parque Infantil / Spielplatz

590m

Dog Park Playa Confital / dog beach

4km

Park Plaza de Galicia

330m

Hiking Area Sendero Arenas del Mar

680m

Hiking Area Montaña Pelada

1.8km

Park Monumento Natural de Montaña Pelada

1.8km

Park Special Nature Reserve Montaña Roja

2.3km

Hiking Area Entorno de Montaña Pelada

2.3km

Park San Blas Reserva Ambiental

6.6km

Park Augusta Park

8.1km

Cafe Cafeteria Boomerang

9 - Excellent 320m

Bar Enxebre

9.2 - Excellent 350m

Italian Restaurant Barrio Cabezo

9.2 - Excellent 350m

Bar Bar Restaurante El Simposio

6 - Pleasant 350m

Bar CENTRAL

9.2 - Excellent 360m

Restaurant The Metro King

8.6 - Excellent 370m

Cafe La Botavara El Médano

9 - Excellent 380m

Bar Chirinstones

8.6 - Excellent 380m

Bar Pepe’s Longue Bar

420m

Supermarket Minimarket Medano 365

340m

Supermarket Victoria's

340m

Supermarket Dialprix Medano Playa

440m

Supermarket Supermercado Plaza Roja

440m

Supermarket SuperDino

450m

Supermarket Superdiplo Medano Centro

460m

Ice Cream Shop Mordisquitos Cafe

9 - Excellent 520m

Supermarket Dialprix Centre Arenas del Mar

550m

Supermarket Dialprix El Médano

600m

Tourist Attraction Chemari

160m

Tourist Attraction Playa del Cabezo

220m

Tourist Attraction Dorado Tower

10 - Exceptional 420m

Tourist Attraction WEBCAM LIVE El Médano, muelle

9 - Excellent 520m

Tourist Attraction Playa del Médano

530m

Tourist Attraction Wooden Bridge

550m

Tourist Attraction WEBCAM LIVE El Médano, playa Grande

610m

Tourist Attraction WEBCAM LIVE El Médano, playa Leocadio Machado

10 - Exceptional 1.5km

Tourist Attraction Búnker Montaña Bocinegro

8 - Very good 1.8km

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About

Playa El Salado is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 176th place out of 242 beaches in the Santa Cruz de Tenerife region 42.1 km away from its center, the city of Santa Ursula. It is one of the beaches of La Mareta settlement, just 4.4 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

Weather

history

+24 ^o C +23 ^o C

Air temperature

5.9 M/S

Wind

+24 ^o C

Water temperature

1.3 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

La Mareta • 4.4 km

Map of beach

Playground Plaza Roja

400m

Playground Plaza Roja

430m

Playground Parque Infantil / Spielplatz

590m

Dog Park Playa Confital / dog beach

4km

Park Plaza de Galicia

330m

Hiking Area Sendero Arenas del Mar

680m

Hiking Area Montaña Pelada

1.8km

Park Monumento Natural de Montaña Pelada

1.8km

Park Special Nature Reserve Montaña Roja

2.3km

Hiking Area Entorno de Montaña Pelada

2.3km

Park San Blas Reserva Ambiental

6.6km

Park Augusta Park

8.1km

Cafe Cafeteria Boomerang

9 - Excellent 320m

Bar Enxebre

9.2 - Excellent 350m

Italian Restaurant Barrio Cabezo

9.2 - Excellent 350m

Bar Bar Restaurante El Simposio

6 - Pleasant 350m

Bar CENTRAL

9.2 - Excellent 360m

Restaurant The Metro King

8.6 - Excellent 370m

Cafe La Botavara El Médano

9 - Excellent 380m

Bar Chirinstones

8.6 - Excellent 380m

Bar Pepe’s Longue Bar

420m

Supermarket Minimarket Medano 365

340m

Supermarket Victoria's

340m

Supermarket Dialprix Medano Playa

440m

Supermarket Supermercado Plaza Roja

440m

Supermarket SuperDino

450m

Supermarket Superdiplo Medano Centro

460m

Ice Cream Shop Mordisquitos Cafe

9 - Excellent 520m

Supermarket Dialprix Centre Arenas del Mar

550m

Supermarket Dialprix El Médano

600m

Tourist Attraction Chemari

160m

Tourist Attraction Playa del Cabezo

220m

Tourist Attraction Dorado Tower

10 - Exceptional 420m

Tourist Attraction WEBCAM LIVE El Médano, muelle

9 - Excellent 520m

Tourist Attraction Playa del Médano

530m

Tourist Attraction Wooden Bridge

550m

Tourist Attraction WEBCAM LIVE El Médano, playa Grande

610m

Tourist Attraction WEBCAM LIVE El Médano, playa Leocadio Machado

10 - Exceptional 1.5km

Tourist Attraction Búnker Montaña Bocinegro

8 - Very good 1.8km

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Vilaflor de Chasna • 4.7km from center

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510m from the beach

7.7 Very good

Little Paradise in El Medano 2

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

La Mareta • 5.3km from center

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1km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Medano Beach Villas

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Vilaflor de Chasna • 5.4km from center

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1km from the beach

8 Very good

Casa Medano 6 en el Medano

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Located at nearest locality

La Mareta • 3.4km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.5 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

220m 3 min walk

Connected beach

Playa del Cabezo

7.1 Good

500m 7 min walk

Connected beach

Playa La Jaquita

6.7 Good

730m 10 min walk

Playa el medano

7.7 Very good

1.1km 15 min walk

Playa el medano II

7.8 Very good

1.5km 19 min walk

Playa de Montana Roja

8.1 Very good

1.6km 21 min walk

Playa La Pelada

7.6 Very good

2.3km

Playa la Rajita

7.6 Very good

2.6km

Playa Escondida II

7.6 Very good

Localities

Nearest

La Mareta • 4.4km

Main locality of province

Santa Ursula • 42.1km

Transport

Airport

TFS • 3.9km

Bus Station

Ermita de El Médano • 550m

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5 Tolerable

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Alejandro Antonio

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

If you're not a fan of sandy beaches, this is the ideal spot for you. made up of sandstone or larger stones, depending on your preference.

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Carol Reel

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

Playa El Salado is a tranquil spot, though the sand is a bit coarse beneath your feet. It's a great place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and relax.

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Maria Josefina

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This beach near La Mareta offers a breathtaking view! Plus, there's a delightful bar in a beach hut that's super affordable. It's the perfect spot to relax and take in the scenery.

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Johnathan Gurney

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

A pleasant stroll along the beach revealed a combination of gray sand and lava stones, making for an interesting and varied landscape.

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Nina

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

That place is a well-kept secret among water sports enthusiasts and campers. It's serene and peaceful, yet conveniently located close to a campsite. Perfect for those who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.