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Overview
Located in the town of Santiago del Teide on the western part of the island Tenerife in the Canary Islands, Playa Puerto de Santiago is a very small, narrow, rocky, and black sand beach that is situated on the north side of the mouth of Barranco de Santiago River. Also known as Playa Puerto de Santiago Beach, Playa Puerto de Santiago is close to the center of nightlife in Santiago del Teide that features many bars, nightclubs, restaurants, attractions, and beaches. Playa Puerto de Santiago is backed by cliffs and runs along a promenade that has many restaurants, nightclubs, and stores.
Amenities
Although Playa Puerto de Santiago does not have lifeguards, it offers many amenities including restrooms, showers, water sports equipment rentals, and benches.
Activities
Playa Puerto de Santiago is protected by breakwaters on both ends making it a great spot for swimming. In addition, there are many other fun activities at Playa Puerto de Santiago including surfing, fishing, hiking, snorkeling, diving, picnicking, sunbathing, and beach walking.
Disability Access
Playa Puerto de Santiago offers ramps that provide wheelchair accessibility.
Parking
Getting to Playa Puerto de Santiago is very easy – there is a large free parking lot that has 40 parking spaces – it is located at C. la Hondura, 22, 38683 Puerto de Santiago, Santa Cruz de Tenerife and provides easy access to the beach.
Fun Fact
Playa Puerto de Santiago has beautiful pebbly black sand.
Attractions
If you are looking for attractions near Playa Puerto de Santiago, you can drive seven minutes to Charco de Isla Cangrejo – Santiago Del Tiede that features a natural pool nestled in a corner of the Santiago Del Tiede coast which is surrounded by a concrete wall that protects it from the waves and offers amazing views of the nearby area. Siam Park is a Thai-themed water park with a water slide, wave pool, mat racing slides, raft rides, and the Mad Thai River – the world’s longest lazy river. Aqualand Costa Adeje is an open-air adventure park with many rides including tsunami, circlones, gravity, kamikazes, tornado, multisurf, twister racer, and flying boats. Aqualand Costa Adeje also features a Dolphinarium which offers dolphin shows, swimming with dolphins, and touch tanks. Another great attraction near Playa Puerto de Santiago is Fountain Las Americas that is located at Av. las Américas, 5, 38660 Arona, Santa Cruz de Tenerife and offers a fountain show, live music, and many bars, cafés, and restaurants.
Restaurants
You can drive three minutes to many restaurants near Playa Puerto de Santiago. Restaurante Plaza is a very lively beachside restaurant that has an incredible lounge-like vibe and is well-known for its cocktails, comfort food, and sea views – it has a nice menu including tuna, monkfish, margherita pizza, lemon pie, chocolate fondant, and whiskey. Casa Pepe serves tuna tartar, cod filet, duck magret, paella, desserts, beer, wine, and champagne on a waterfront terrace with live music. Fisherman’s Inn is another good restaurant that features authentic Spanish and Mediterranean food items such as seafood paella, gazpacho, house wine, and sangria in an elegant setting with modern decoration and an open kitchen. If you are looking for another restaurant near Playa Puerto de Santiago, La Pergola has a nice menu that includes filet steaks, salmon, pasta, cheesecakes, ice creams, wine and has outdoor seating with incredible city and sea views.
Hotels
There are many hotels within a four-minute drive of Playa Puerto de Santiago. The 4-Star Hotel Landmark Costa Los Gigantes features a pool, spa, sauna, gym, tennis courts, three bars, and six restaurants – it also has over 150 rooms and suites with incredible ocean and sunset views. BLUESEA Lagos de Cesar is a 4-Star hotel with a café, gym, spa, sauna, three pools, two bars, and five restaurants. BLUESEA Lagos de Cesar provides its visitors with a terrace with sunbeds and a garden overlooking the sea. The luxurious 3-Star Globales Tamaimo Tropical offers many amenities including a pool, restaurant, spa, fitness center, game room, and two bars – it provides customers with car and bicycle rental services as well. If you are looking for an affordable hotel near Playa Puerto de Santiago, El Marques Palace is a 3-Star hotel that welcomes pets, has been designed in an elegant fashion, and offers the guests many amenities including a pool, bar, restaurant, and gym.
Top Traveler Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Surf through our FAQs to help you find your perfect beach!
Does Playa Puerto De Santiago have parking? If so, is it free or paid?
No, this Beach does not have dedicated parking but has street parking near the entrance.
Does Playa Puerto De Santiago have lifeguards?
No, this Beach does not have lifeguards monitoring the beach - please be careful when swimming on this beach.
Is Playa Puerto De Santiago a family-friendly beach?
No, this Beach is not family-friendly and does not have restrooms, lifeguards, and nearby food.
Is Playa Puerto De Santiago good for swimming?
No, this Beach is not generally considered a good swimming beach.
Does Playa Puerto De Santiago have restrooms?
No, this Beach does not have restrooms on or near the beach.
Is Playa Puerto De Santiago a nude beach?
No, this Beach maintains a family-friendly atmosphere and does not allow nude bathing.
Is there food near Playa Puerto De Santiago?
No, this Beach does not have nearby food options - please plan your beach day accordingly.
What are the activities at Playa Puerto De Santiago?
No, this Beach is not known for any activities in particular.
Does Playa Puerto De Santiago have accommodations for people with disabilities?
No, this Beach does not have accommodations for people with disabilities.
Is Playa Puerto De Santiago a dog-friendly beach?
No, this Beach is not dog-friendly.
Is Playa Puerto De Santiago good for surfing?
No, this Beach is not generally considered to be good for surfing.