Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain

Playa Amarilla

Playa Amarilla is a semi-urban beach nestled in the municipality of San Miguel de Abona in Tenerife, one of Spain's Canary Islands. This beach, which is 50 meters long and eight meters wide, is known for its calm blue waters and is not typically overly crowded, even during peak season.

One of the defining features of Playa Amarilla is its natural landscape. The beach is home to a variety of fish, making it a popular spot for snorkeling and underwater exploration. However, visitors are advised to be cautious of sea urchins on the stones and strong waves, hence the recommendation to use swimming shoes. The beach is also characterized by its striking rock formations, which include caves that can be climbed and explored. These, along with the hill behind the beach, provide opportunities for hiking and photography, particularly long exposure shots in the evening.

Despite its beauty, Playa Amarilla is not a sandy beach but covered in stones. It is also subject to strong winds, which may not suit everyone's preferences. The beach tends to get busier on weekends, so an early visit or a sunrise trip is recommended for a more peaceful experience.

As for amenities, a small cash-only bar is available on the beach, serving drinks and cocktails to visitors. Parking is available but is unguarded, with less than 50 spaces. Access to the beach is straightforward by foot, but it should be noted that there are no facilities for disabled access.

What to do at Playa Amarilla?

Amenities

Playa Amarilla amenities include parking.

Bars

You can enjoy a refreshing drink at one of the bars situated on the beach.

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Visitor Reviews

Visitor reviews highlight the beach's crystal clear blue water and stunning rock formations as the most appreciated features, making it a great spot for snorkeling and photography. The beach is also praised for its beautiful views, especially when hiking up the nearby mountain. However, visitors complain about the strong waves and winds, recommending only experienced swimmers to venture into the water, and the presence of stones and sea urchins necessitating the use of swimming shoes.

Where is Playa Amarilla?

Latitude: 28.0091127 / Longitude: -16.6386903

Playa Amarilla is located in Tenerife. The following map of Playa Amarilla shows the exact location.

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