Roque Bermejo Beach lies at the north-eastern tip of Tenerife, within the municipality of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, beside the hamlet of Roque Bermejo, a cluster of white houses at the mouth of a ravine. It is reached on foot from Chamorga by the PR-TF 6 and PR-TF 6.1 footpaths, which together form a 9 km loop past the Anaga lighthouse. Two small beaches near the hamlet are suitable for bathing, and a rock pool lies in front of the reddish rock that gives the place its name.
Roque Bermejo Beach
Local name: Playa de Roque Bermejo
Remote cove and whitewashed hamlet at the tip of Anaga, reached on a 9 km loop trail from Chamorga.
- Entrance
- Free; there is no ticket.
- Accessibility
- Reached on a hiking trail with lots of steps; not passable for wheelchairs and hard on weak knees.
- Parking
- Car parks in Chamorga, about 2.6 km from the beach in a straight line; the rest is on foot.
- Difficulty
- Easy to moderate hike: a 9 km loop with lots of steps and two to three hours of walking; the ridge section can be cold and windy, the ravine section hotter.
- Transport
- Bus to the Colegio Chamorga stop, about 2.5 km away in a straight line, then on foot.
- Advance booking
- Not needed.
- Hours
- Open at all times.
- Address
- Playa de Roque Bermejo, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
What makes it special
From the path above, Roque Bermejo looks like a village on a Greek island: white houses packed together at the mouth of a ravine, right at the sea.
Getting there is half the point. The 9 km loop from Chamorga runs out on the PR-TF 6.1 past the hamlet of Casas de Tafada and the Anaga lighthouse (Faro de Anaga), drops down to the shore, then climbs back through the Barranco de Roque Bermejo on the PR-TF 6.
Two small beaches near the hamlet are good for a swim. At low tide you can pick your way across the rocks to the rock pool (charco) in front of the Roque Bermejo, the reddish rock that gives the place its name.
Good to know
- The trail has lots of steps. Walking poles and proper hiking boots help, and anyone with unsteady knees should think twice.
- Bring water for the path. The hamlet has two spots for drinks and coffee, and there is a water point near the beach.
- There are no toilets at the beach, and none nearby.
- The ridge section out to the lighthouse can be cold and windy, the ravine section back hotter: pack a warm layer and sun protection.
- The rock pool in front of the Roque Bermejo can only be reached at low tide, so check the tide table before you set out.
Getting there
Everything starts in Chamorga. Buses stop at Colegio Chamorga, about 2.5 km from the beach in a straight line, and the car parks in the village sit about 2.6 km away. The rest is on foot.
The usual way is the 9 km loop. The PR-TF 6.1 heads out past Casas de Tafada to the Anaga lighthouse and then descends to Roque Bermejo; the PR-TF 6 takes you back up the Barranco de Roque Bermejo to Chamorga. Allow two to three hours of walking. The way out along the ridge can be cold and windy, and the return through the ravine is hotter and easier going.
Best time to visit
Best: a dry day with an early start, timed so you reach the shore around low tide.
Avoid: rain and rough seas.
Low tide opens the way across the rocks to the rock pool and an early start keeps the hot climb back up the ravine out of the midday sun, while wet steps turn slippery and a heavy swell makes the shore unsafe.
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This is open Atlantic shore: waves break hard on the rocks, and a rising tide can cut off the rocks you crossed at low tide. Swim only in a calm sea and never turn your back on the waves.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you get to Roque Bermejo Beach?
On foot from Chamorga, where the nearest bus stop and car parks are. The 9 km loop on the PR-TF 6.1 and PR-TF 6 passes the Anaga lighthouse and takes two to three hours of walking.Is the walk suitable for children?
For children used to walking, yes: a five-year-old can manage the loop. The trail has lots of steps, though, and is hard going for anyone who does not hike.Can you swim at Roque Bermejo?
Yes. Two small beaches near the hamlet are suitable for bathing, and at low tide a rock pool in front of the Roque Bermejo can be reached across the rocks. Swim only when the sea is calm.Can you get a drink in Roque Bermejo?
The hamlet has two spots for drinks and coffee. Carry water for the walk all the same.Are there toilets at the beach?
No. There are no toilets at the beach, and none nearby.