Abama Beach is a public beach on the southwest coast of Tenerife, in the municipality of Guía de Isora. It lies below the Abama resort and looks like part of it, but the sand is open to everyone. The beach is known for soft golden sand and clear turquoise water that suits swimming and snorkelling. A lifeguard is on duty, and there are free toilets, showers and a bar-restaurant. The nearest free parking is a walk of 15 to 30 minutes away.
Abama Beach
Local name: Playa de Abama
Golden-sand beach below the Abama resort, with clear water for snorkelling and a lifeguard on duty.
- Entrance
- Free — Abama Beach is a public beach.
- Parking
- Free car parks about 685 m and 1.3 km away in a straight line, a 15 to 30 minute walk; spaces near the beach are scarce.
- Difficulty
- A walk of 15 to 30 minutes from the free car parks.
- Transport
- Bus to the Los Álamos stop, about 660 m away in a straight line.
- Address
- Abama Beach, 38687, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
What makes it special
Soft golden sand runs down into turquoise water, and the snorkelling is good straight off the beach. The water is clear, and swimming here is the main event.
The beach stays peaceful and rarely feels crowded. It looks private, with the resort buildings rising above it and the sunloungers kept for hotel guests, yet it is a public beach and the sand belongs to anyone who makes the walk in. The shore faces west towards La Gomera, and the afternoon light falls straight onto the sand.
Good to know
- Parking is the hard part. The free car parks are a 15 to 30 minute walk away. Arrive early, or drop passengers off first.
- Bring a towel. The sunloungers are for hotel guests.
- Bring drinks and snacks. The beach bar-restaurant is expensive, and there is no drinking-water fountain nearby.
- Watch the tide. At high tide the sea comes further up the sand, so choose your towel spot with that in mind.
- Free toilets and showers are at the beach, and a lifeguard is on duty.
Getting there
Parking is where the day gets awkward: spaces near the beach are scarce. The free car parks lie about 685 m and 1.3 km away in a straight line, and the walk in from them takes 15 to 30 minutes. A driver can drop passengers off first and then go and park.
By bus, the Los Álamos stop is about 660 m away in a straight line, and the rest is on foot.
Best time to visit
Best: early in the day. Avoid: arriving late in the morning.
Parking near the beach is scarce and the free car parks sit a 15 to 30 minute walk away, so an early start is the surest way to a space. The shore faces west, so the afternoon sun stays on the sand.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Abama Beach public?
Yes. It sits below the Abama resort and looks like part of it, but it is a public beach. The sunloungers are for hotel guests, so bring a towel.Where do I park for Abama Beach?
The free car parks are about 685 m and 1.3 km away in a straight line, and the walk takes 15 to 30 minutes. Parking near the beach is scarce, so arrive early or drop passengers off first.Is Abama Beach good for snorkelling?
Yes. The water is clear and the snorkelling is good straight off the beach.Are there toilets and food at Abama Beach?
There are free toilets, showers and a bar-restaurant. The restaurant is expensive, so bring your own drinks and snacks.Is there a lifeguard at Abama Beach?
Yes, a lifeguard is on duty at the beach.