Playa de Benijo : info and guided tour

Overview of Playa de Benijo

Playa de Benijo is located on the northeast coast of Tenerife, in the Benijo area, within the municipality of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. This public beach is known for its wide-open natural setting, with the Atlantic Ocean in front and the surrounding volcanic landforms shaping the landscape.

The site stands out for its dark volcanic sand and for the presence of rocks and cliffs that break up the shoreline. All of this gives Playa de Benijo a wilder identity than many of the island’s urban beaches, with an environment strongly shaped by local geology.

The atmosphere changes with the sea and the light, highlighting the contrasts between the water, the black sand and the rocky formations. From this beach in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, you can clearly feel the isolated, natural character of part of the Anaga coastline, far from the more developed seaside areas.

Discover Santa Cruz de Tenerife with a private guide

A private guide can help you understand the landscape of Playa de Benijo as a whole, explaining its volcanic origins, the shape of the coastline and the place of this area within Santa Cruz de Tenerife. They can also place the beach in the wider context of Anaga and the island’s northern coast.