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3.9

Frustrating

Playa Barranco del Roque

Playa de San Juan, Spain

#520 out of 519 in Canary Islands

3.9

Frustrating

Free entrance Virgin beach Deserted Short mountain trail

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Located outside the settlement

Pasos Largos • 3.8 km

Map of beach

Bar Bar-la Plaza

160m

Restaurant Restaurante The Beach Club

6.8 - Good 370m

Restaurant Restaurante El Mirador

9 - Excellent 520m

Bar Juan Mesa Mesa

750m

Restaurant frente campo de futbol agua dulce

8.6 - Excellent 800m

Restaurant M.B.

8.6 - Excellent 830m

Cafe Kiosko Playa San Juan

8.8 - Excellent 930m

Restaurant Sesto Senso Restaurant Playa San Juan

9.2 - Excellent 1km

Bar Coctelería GB

7.4 - Good 1.1km

Hiking Area Paseo de Aguadulce

410m

Park Parque De La Playa

1.1km

Park Paseo Playa De San Juan

1.1km

Park Av. Emigrante, 66

1.4km

Park Abama Garden

1.5km

Park Plaza Adriana Mendoza

1.7km

National Park Barranco de Erques

2.2km

National Park Acantilados de Isorana

2.2km

Park Finca La Charqueta

2.5km

Playground Parque infantil la boya

1.1km

Playground Parque infantil playa san juan

1.1km

Playground Playground

1.5km

Playground Parque de Calistenia

1.6km

Playground Beach Park

3.9km

Playground Street Workout Alcala

4km

Supermarket Dialprix Playa San Juan

1.1km

Bakery 100% Bread - Pastry

9 - Excellent 1.2km

Ice Cream Shop Heladería Belli Freski Playa San Juan

9.2 - Excellent 1.4km

Ice Cream Shop heladería opera

9 - Excellent 1.6km

Supermarket Supermercados Tu Alteza

1.9km

Supermarket SuperDino Alcalá

3.5km

Supermarket Supermercado Fruteria La Plaza

3.6km

Supermarket Supermercado frutería alcala

3.7km

Supermarket MiniMarket24h La Parada

3.7km

Tourist Attraction Playa Barranco del Roque

8.8 - Excellent 50m

Tourist Attraction Vila flor

1.3km

Tourist Attraction Playa

10 - Exceptional 2.3km

Tourist Attraction Playa Baja Larga

8.8 - Excellent 3.4km

Tourist Attraction Alcalá Calle La Candelaria

3.4km

Tourist Attraction Alcalá Plaza Llano

8 - Very good 3.6km

Tourist Attraction Infinity pool

4.2km

Tourist Attraction Mirador

4.6km

Tourist Attraction Natural swimming pool

9.2 - Excellent 4.7km

Amusement Center Chinese Lantern World ~ Light Show Tenerife

7.4 - Good 10km

Historical Landmark Charco La Vaca

7km

Historical Landmark Charco de Isla Cangrejo

8.3km

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About

Playa Barranco del Roque is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 243th place out of 242 beaches in the Santa Cruz de Tenerife region 41.6 km away from its center, the city of Santa Ursula. It is one of the beaches of Pasos Largos settlement, just 3.8 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a tiny bay with crystal blue water and rocks cover, so it is highly 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 etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Playa Barranco del Roque 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.

Getting to the beach is quite simple: just take a short walk along the trail.

13 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa Abama, which has a rating of 8.6.

Playa Barranco del Roque (Santa Cruz de Tenerife) is located outside the Pasos Largos 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 Tenerife, 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

6.2 M/S

Wind

+22 ^o C

Water temperature

1.3 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Pasos Largos • 3.8 km

Map of beach

Bar Bar-la Plaza

160m

Restaurant Restaurante The Beach Club

6.8 - Good 370m

Restaurant Restaurante El Mirador

9 - Excellent 520m

Bar Juan Mesa Mesa

750m

Restaurant frente campo de futbol agua dulce

8.6 - Excellent 800m

Restaurant M.B.

8.6 - Excellent 830m

Cafe Kiosko Playa San Juan

8.8 - Excellent 930m

Restaurant Sesto Senso Restaurant Playa San Juan

9.2 - Excellent 1km

Bar Coctelería GB

7.4 - Good 1.1km

Hiking Area Paseo de Aguadulce

410m

Park Parque De La Playa

1.1km

Park Paseo Playa De San Juan

1.1km

Park Av. Emigrante, 66

1.4km

Park Abama Garden

1.5km

Park Plaza Adriana Mendoza

1.7km

National Park Barranco de Erques

2.2km

National Park Acantilados de Isorana

2.2km

Park Finca La Charqueta

2.5km

Playground Parque infantil la boya

1.1km

Playground Parque infantil playa san juan

1.1km

Playground Playground

1.5km

Playground Parque de Calistenia

1.6km

Playground Beach Park

3.9km

Playground Street Workout Alcala

4km

Supermarket Dialprix Playa San Juan

1.1km

Bakery 100% Bread - Pastry

9 - Excellent 1.2km

Ice Cream Shop Heladería Belli Freski Playa San Juan

9.2 - Excellent 1.4km

Ice Cream Shop heladería opera

9 - Excellent 1.6km

Supermarket Supermercados Tu Alteza

1.9km

Supermarket SuperDino Alcalá

3.5km

Supermarket Supermercado Fruteria La Plaza

3.6km

Supermarket Supermercado frutería alcala

3.7km

Supermarket MiniMarket24h La Parada

3.7km

Tourist Attraction Playa Barranco del Roque

8.8 - Excellent 50m

Tourist Attraction Vila flor

1.3km

Tourist Attraction Playa

10 - Exceptional 2.3km

Tourist Attraction Playa Baja Larga

8.8 - Excellent 3.4km

Tourist Attraction Alcalá Calle La Candelaria

3.4km

Tourist Attraction Alcalá Plaza Llano

8 - Very good 3.6km

Tourist Attraction Infinity pool

4.2km

Tourist Attraction Mirador

4.6km

Tourist Attraction Natural swimming pool

9.2 - Excellent 4.7km

Amusement Center Chinese Lantern World ~ Light Show Tenerife

7.4 - Good 10km

Historical Landmark Charco La Vaca

7km

Historical Landmark Charco de Isla Cangrejo

8.3km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

1.1km from the beach

8.4 Very good

Touching the Sea FREE WIFI

Entire Apartment

Vilaflor de Chasna • 4.8km from center

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1.1km from the beach

8 Very good

El Crucero San Juan

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Pasos Largos • 4.8km from center

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1.1km from the beach

7.6 Very good

Playa San Juan with sea view

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Pasos Largos • 4.8km from center

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1.1km from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Hola Apartments 14-3

Entire Apartment

Vilaflor de Chasna • 4.8km from center

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1.2km from the beach

8.6 Excellent

Eurosant Playas

Entire Apartment

Vilaflor de Chasna • 4.9km from center

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1.3km from the beach

Canarian Style

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Pasos Largos • 5.1km from center

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1.6km from the beach

Bonita Casa Nina

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Pasos Largos • 2.9km from center

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2.6km from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

Finca Mariposa

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Pasos Largos • 2km from center

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2.6km from the beach

9 Excellent

Hacienda Julieta

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Pasos Largos • 2.3km from center

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3.4km from the beach

Spectacular Ibiza Style Villa with Private Beach

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Pasos Largos • 890m from center

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3.5km from the beach

8.4 Very good

marazul del sur

Entire Apartment

Vilaflor de Chasna • 2.6km from center

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Magnifique Bungalow 150 m2 Marazul del sur C209

3.5km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Magnifique Bungalow 150 m2 Marazul del sur C209

Entire Apartment

Vilaflor de Chasna • 2.7km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.3 (Pleasant)

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Nearest Beaches

Popular beach 340m 5 min walk

Abama Beach Abama Beach

8.6 Excellent

710m 9 min walk

Playa de Aguadulce Playa de Aguadulce

7 Good

980m 13 min walk

Playa San Juan Playa San Juan

5.8 Pleasant

1.5km 19 min walk

Playa San Juan II Playa San Juan II

5.7 Pleasant

2km

Playa de Ricasa Playa de Ricasa

4.9 Tolerable

2.5km

Playa de la Barrera Playa de la Barrera

7.2 Good

3.4km

Playa Baja Larga Playa Baja Larga

7.1 Good

3.5km

Playa Mendez Playa Mendez

4 Frustrating

Localities

Nearest

Pasos Largos • 3.8km

Main locality of province

Santa Ursula • 41.6km

Transport

Airport

TFS • 27.1km

Bus Station

Puerto Playa San Juan • 1.2km

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Travelers reviews

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Juan Pablo

8 Very good

Playa Barranco del Roque is difficult to access and is not guarded, so be careful with the rocks 🪨. Despite this, it remains surprisingly deserted even in high season. It can be reached from San Juan beach.

March 2023

Lorena Amaya

8 Very good

I absolutely adored the beach - the serenity and its allure were especially captivating. Plus, the best part is that it has public free entry, making it even more inviting!

March 2023

Joel.

8 Very good

Reaching Playa Barranco del Roque requires a short hike along the coast, starting at Playa San Juan. The path is easy, with the exception of a slightly more difficult descent down to the water. Playa Barranco del Roque is a narrow (50 meters) and secluded beach, with large round stones making up the shoreline. Even in high season, this beach is usually deserted, making it a great spot for a peaceful and natural getaway.

March 2023

Juan Pablo Alvarado

6 Pleasant

The stillness and quiet of the beach can feel oppressive. The lack of sound can be eerie and unsettling. The vast expanse of sand and sea can leave one feeling isolated and alone. The serene atmosphere can be unsettling and uninviting.

March 2023

Iris Emilia

6 Pleasant

This secluded little cove is made up of pebbles and rocks and can be accessed by a sometimes difficult walk from San Juan beach. However, the best part is that it is free to enter for the public! Although swimming is not recommended due to strong currents, this spot is still worth a visit.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Playa Barranco del Roque?

The Playa Barranco del Roque is mostly covered with rocks. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance is rocky, so special footwear is highly recommended.

What are the key activities at Playa Barranco del Roque?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa Barranco del Roque, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Playa Barranco del Roque good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is very rocky, so it is highly recommended to use special shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Playa Barranco del Roque does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Playa Barranco del Roque good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with rocks and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Playa Barranco del Roque secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa Barranco del Roque?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa Barranco del Roque.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Bar-la Plaza is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Playa Barranco del Roque?

There are 2530 places to stay in the Playa Barranco del Roque area.

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Playa Barranco del Roque from parking?

The Playa Barranco del Roque has no parking spot and you have to overcome a small descent.

Are there any attractions nearby Playa Barranco del Roque?

There are 4 attractions near Playa Barranco del Roque that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Vila flor located in 1.3 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Playa Barranco del Roque?

The month with the highest temperature in Playa Barranco del Roque is September. Its average value reaches 24°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 24°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 19°C and water 20°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Playa Barranco del Roque (Tenerife) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Playa Barranco del Roque (Tenerife) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Playa Barranco del Roque for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.