Antequera beach

A wild beach in Anaga Rural Park, Tenerife

Anaga Rural Park, in the north-east of Tenerife, is blessed with numerous places for swimming. Antequera beach, owing to its difficult accessibility on foot, maintains its reputation as a naturist’s paradise, with beautiful scenery and wonderful views; although many of its swimmers arrive at its golden volcanic sand via a pleasant boat trip. Either way, the calm seas, especially in the summer months, make a trip to this special unspoilt beach highly recommendable.

Take a boat to Santa Cruz de Tenerife’s virgin beach

If you opt to hike here you should be reasonably fit. The reward for your efforts? The priceless views you’ll encounter. Leave your car in Igueste San Andrés and from there take one of the two most popular routes; pathways that include canyons with some steep and more complicated sections, but that will take you, in roughly three hours, to Antequera. Many people choose a boat for the return trip, but however you experience it, Antequera is deservedly one of the most famous beaches the island has to offer.

Length

400 m

Nudist zone

Sin vigilancia

Oleaje fuerte

Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Prohibido el baño

Sustainability

Never leave waste of any type lying around, including cigarette butts. Leftover food leads to a proliferation of rats and wild cats.
Do not throw any waste or other objects into the sea.
Respect the animals. Do not bother them or feed them. If you see an injured specimen, you can call the emergency number: 112. Do not pick flowers or plants from the environment.
Do not pick up or take away stones or any other item from the natural environment. And do not move them to pile them up into sadly famous 'towers'.
Do not use soap or gel in the showers located at the entrance to the beach.
Try to use ocean-friendly sun creams.
Pets are prohibited at most beaches. Make sure you can take them beforehand.
Try not to alter the peace of the environment with excessive noise (loud music, yelling, etc.) or activities that might be bothersome, such as ball games.