Photo of Playa de la Guancha with gray sand &  rocks surface © Eric Shark Google
Photo of Playa de la Guancha with gray sand &  rocks surface © Eric Shark Google
4.1
Frustrating

Playa de la Guancha

San Sebastián de la Gomera, Spain
#455 out of 519 in Canary Islands
4.1
Frustrating
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Located outside the settlement
El Cabrito 1.7 km
Map of beach
Restaurant Jardin Tecina
9.4 - Excellent 7.6km
Restaurant Club Laurel
8.8 - Excellent 7.6km
Restaurant Bar Tarajal
8.2 - Very good 7.8km
Restaurant Bar Terraza La Chalana
8.8 - Excellent 7.8km
Restaurant Tasca Enyesque
9.4 - Excellent 8.1km
Restaurant La Tasquita Ifis
7.4 - Good 8.1km
Restaurant Bodegón del Mar
7 - Good 8.1km
Restaurant Restaurante Pizzeria La Marea
8.2 - Very good 8.1km
Restaurant Restaurant Playa
9.2 - Excellent 8.2km

About

Playa de la Guancha is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 204th place out of 242 beaches in the Santa Cruz de Tenerife region 73.8 km away from its center, the city of Santa Ursula. It is one of the beaches of El Cabrito settlement, just 1.7 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal blue water and gray sand & rocks cover, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, hikers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Playa de la Guancha coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

To get to the beach, you need to walk along a mountain trail more than 1km long.

4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa de la Cueva, which has a rating of 8.

Playa de la Guancha (Santa Cruz de Tenerife) is located outside the El Cabrito settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the coast of the La Gomera, but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

history
+22 o C +21 o C
Air temperature
5.9 M/S
Wind
+23 o C
Water temperature
1.1 M
Wave height

El Cabrito, Canary Islands, Santa Cruz de Tenerife

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Restaurant Bar Tarajal
8.2 - Very good 7.8km
Restaurant Bar Terraza La Chalana
8.8 - Excellent 7.8km
Restaurant Tasca Enyesque
9.4 - Excellent 8.1km
Restaurant La Tasquita Ifis
7.4 - Good 8.1km
Restaurant Bodegón del Mar
7 - Good 8.1km
Restaurant Restaurante Pizzeria La Marea
8.2 - Very good 8.1km
Restaurant Restaurant Playa
9.2 - Excellent 8.2km
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12 accomodations nearby

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Junonia Maritimo

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Apartamentos Martell

Entire Apartment
Igualero  •  6.5km   from center
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Pension La Gaviota

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Igualero  •  6.5km   from center
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LA BARSONERA

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Casa Aura

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Casa ALMA

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.5 (Good)

Playa de la Guancha (Santa Cruz de Tenerife) is located outside the El Cabrito settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the coast of the La Gomera, but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

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Nearest Beaches

Playa de El Cabrito
1.7km 23 min walk
Playa de El Cabrito Playa de El Cabrito
6.8 Good
Playa San Sebastian
2.3km
Playa San Sebastian Playa San Sebastian
6.8 Good
Playa de la Cueva
3km
Playa de la Cueva Playa de la Cueva
8 Very good
Playa de Avalo
4.9km
Playa de Avalo Playa de Avalo
5 Tolerable
Playa del Cangrejo
6.3km
Playa del Cangrejo Playa del Cangrejo
6.9 Good
Playa del Medio
6.4km
Playa del Medio Playa del Medio
5.9 Pleasant
Playa de Tapachuga
6.8km
Playa de Tapachuga Playa de Tapachuga
7.6 Very good
Playa de Santiago
8.4km
Playa de Santiago Playa de Santiago
4.9 Tolerable

Localities

El Cabrito  •  1.7km
Santa Ursula  •  73.8km

Transport

GMZ  •  9.6km
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4.1 Frustrating
MA
Maria Asensio
10 Exceptional

The beach may look nice, but the sight of the nearby rubbish dump is an eyesore. The wind carries the plastic waste from the dump, polluting the beautiful blue waters of the sea.

March 2023
CM
Caleb Marquez
8 Very good

After a glorious day in the sun, nothing beats a refreshing dip in the crystal-clear waters of this pebble beach. It's a great spot for a swim and even better, it has free public access. Highly recommended!

March 2023
AP
Aiden Pusch
8 Very good

The beach in San Sebastian is a beautiful sight to behold, with its combination of stones and a scenic coastal hike. Even during the busiest of times, it remains a tranquil, deserted spot.

March 2023
M
Mikaylah
8 Very good

That place is a perfect spot for a day of relaxation. The waves come in gently, making it ideal for swimming. On the weekends, a warm and friendly couple can be found here, who own the nearby holiday home. You can get to this beach either by boat or by following the GR132 itinerary's Etapa 8.

March 2023
IG
Isabella Gonzalez Martinez
8 Very good

This awesome beach is worth the effort of walking for an hour along the mountain - at first the path is not even marked, so you have to go down terraces without rhyme or reason until you reach the path on the edge of the precipice. But it's worth it! You'll find a huge, lonely beach with crystal clear water and the added bonus of free public entry. The stones may be a bit of a nuisance for those not used to them, but overall it's an amazing experience!

March 2023