Located in the town of Santiago del Teide on the western part of the island of Tenerife, Argel Beach is a small, narrow, and black sand beach that is situated on the north side of the mouth of a river named Barranco de Santiago. Also known as Playa de Argel, Argel Beach is a popular tourist spot because it is adjacent to a marina called Puerto Deportivo Los Gigantes. Argel Beach is backed by palm trees and runs along a promenade that has many restaurants, nightclubs, and stores.