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El Médano

Come to the south of Tenerife

El Médano, Tenerife

Dominated by the wind and constant waves

A beautiful little coastal village nestled on the south coast of Tenerife, which, together with Arenas del Mar, El Cabezo, El Topo and Ensenada Pelada, belongs to the municipality of Granadilla de Abona.

Its name comes from the term «médano», which means dune, due to the presence of these natural formations in the area.

barco en el puerto de el medano

Beaches in the south of Tenerife

You can't miss out on a day enjoying the sun, sea and sand.

If you walk from the main beach at El Médano to Montaña Roja, you will find a million fabulous coves where you can enjoy the sea with a little more privacy.

Medano Beaches

Leocadio Machado Beach

Medano Beaches

La Tejita Beach

Medano Beaches

Playa de la Jaquita

Medano Beaches

El Cabezo Beach

Activities in El Médano

Disfruta de la amplia oferta de actividades y ocio

KiteSurf y Windsurf en el Médano al sur de Tenerife

KiteSurf & Windsurf

El Médano is the only spot in Tenerife where you can windsurf, and it is home to the World Windsurfing Championships. That’s right, it has the only beaches on the entire island that are equipped for these sports and have excellent wind conditions all year round. You can get there by car or simply walk from the Hotel Ventus, enjoying a beautiful promenade that will take you to your destination in less than 5 minutes. If you’ve never done it before but want to give it a try, in El Médano you’ll find more than 10 schools offering comprehensive courses with highly qualified instructors ready to teach you. You can also hire equipment for surfing, paddleboarding, bodyboarding, kayaking, etc.

Mercadillo de frutas y verduras en Tenerife

Fruit and vegetable market

Every Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., producers from all over the island come and sell a wide range of locally sourced fruit and vegetables, typical island products, mojo sauces, fresh cheeses, among other things.
Caminata hacía el Teide en Tenerife

Walk

There are millions of routes and trails you can take while you are here, of varying levels and distances. You can start by climbing Montaña Roja, the town’s sacred volcano, enjoying excellent views of the town, the sea and Teide, or you can descend and reach the next beach called La Tejita, a whole kilometre of sea and sand, one of the largest and least crowded beaches on the island, allowing you to truly enjoy a close connection with nature, peace and quiet. You can also take another excursion to Montaña Pelada, another volcano on the other side of the village, from where you can access hidden beaches.
Yoga en Tenerife

Yoga

If you love this practice or would like to try it for the first time, there are classes held two or three times a week by the sea, a wonderful experience of connecting with nature, relaxation and peace. Classes can be in Spanish or English.
Mercadillo artesano en Tenerife

Craft market

Every Saturday morning, you will find various stalls in the main square of El Médano selling handicrafts, clothing, souvenirs, books, plants, accessories, and countless other incredible items.
Ciclismo en Tenerife

Bicycle

El Médano is strategically located for cycling, as you will find mountain bike trails and road bike routes nearby. It is even an excellent option for climbing Mount Teide, as you can start from here.
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Party

La Romería Barquera is celebrated on 15 September in the fishing village of El Médano. As they do every year, pilgrims dressed in traditional fishermen’s costumes accompany the patron saint, Nuestra Señora De Las Mercedes y Rojas, to the beach, where the emotional embarkation takes place. This is one of the most exciting traditional pilgrimages on the island, where you can also enjoy the music of the parrandas and the delicious Canarian food prepared by the locals for the day.