Diego Hernández Beach is a natural beach on the southwest coast of Tenerife, in the municipality of Adeje near La Caleta. Nudity is permitted, and naturists and clothed bathers use it side by side. There are no facilities. The beach is reached on foot from the golf course inland, and a coastal trail crosses the sand. It is known for fine sand, clear water, sunsets and the view across the sea to La Gomera.
Diego Hernández Beach
Local name: Playa de Diego Hernández
Quiet naturist beach of fine sand and Atlantic waves on the Adeje coast, reached only on foot
- Entrance
- Free; there is no ticket.
- Accessibility
- Not accessible by wheelchair, and the parking is not adapted. The beach is reached only on foot by a path down to the shore, and the sand is rocky in places.
- Parking
- Public car park with a cobbled surface by the golf course, about 850 m from the beach in a straight line; a second car park nearby is private.
- Difficulty
- A walk of about 20 minutes from the car park, along the golf course fence and then down to the shore. Not difficult, but not suited to anyone with limited mobility.
- Transport
- Buses stop at La Caleta de Adeje, about 1 km away in a straight line; the rest of the way is on foot.
- Advance booking
- No booking needed.
- Hours
- Open at all times.
What makes it special
La Gomera stands on the horizon, and in the evening the sun sets over open sea in front of you. Diego Hernández Beach is a band of fine sand with rock along its edges, facing the Atlantic under bare volcanic slopes. Getting there takes a walk, which keeps it quiet.
The water is clear and shelves gently, though the sea comes in as waves, at times big ones. Nudity is permitted, and on the sand some people are clothed and some are not. A coastal trail runs straight across the beach, so walkers pass through as well. The scenery along this part of the coast is the other reason to make the walk.
Good to know
- No facilities: there are no toilets and no drinking water at the beach or nearby. Bring water, food and everything else you need.
- Naturist beach: nudity is permitted; some people on the sand are clothed, some are not.
- Not for small children: the beach is rocky in places, the surf is lively, and the path down rules out anyone with limited mobility.
- No shade: the sand is open to the sun, so bring a hat and sunscreen.
- Rubbish: litter gets left on the beach. Carry yours back out with you.
Getting there
Drive to the car park by the golf course: a public car park with a cobbled surface, about 850 m from the beach in a straight line. A second car park close to it is private. From there, follow the fence of the golf course until the path turns down to the shore; a guidepost and an information board stand near the beach. The walk takes about 20 minutes and is not difficult.
By bus, the nearest stops are La Caleta de Adeje, about 1 km away in a straight line, and the rest of the way is on foot.
Best time to visit
Best: late afternoon into sunset. Avoid: the middle of the day in summer, and days of heavy swell or strong wind.
The beach faces west over open water towards La Gomera, so the evening light is the reason to come, while the bare sand has no shade at midday and the waves turn dangerous when the sea is up.
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The beach is open to the Atlantic, and the waves can run large, with conditions changing with the wind. Check the sea before you go in and stay out when the surf is heavy.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Diego Hernández Beach a nudist beach?
Nudity is permitted. Some people on the sand are clothed and some are not.How do you get to Diego Hernández Beach?
Park by the golf course and follow its fence until the path leads down to the beach. The walk takes about 20 minutes and is not difficult.Are there toilets or drinking water?
No. There are no toilets and no drinking water at the beach or nearby, so bring what you need.Is the beach suitable for children?
It is not a good choice for children or for anyone with limited mobility: the beach is rocky in places, the surf is lively and it is reached only by a path down to the shore.Is it safe to swim?
The water enters gradually and is clear, but the beach takes waves from the open Atlantic, at times large ones. Check the sea first and stay out when the surf is heavy.