National park · UNESCO
Mount Teide
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
A volcano and Spain's highest peak, rising from a lunar-like landscape of lava fields.
Beach · Spain · Canary Islands
Las Teresitas Beach
A long golden beach beside Anaga, made with sand from the Sahara.
Free to enter about 3 h
For storytellers
Why Las Teresitas Beach matters
Las Teresitas is a long, palm-fringed beach just north of Santa Cruz. The golden sand was brought from the Sahara, in contrast to the island's usual black volcanic sand. It has calm water, protected by a breakwater, and is a favourite with locals at weekends.
Talking points
- The golden sand was imported from the Sahara.
- A breakwater keeps the water calm.
- It's close to the capital.
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Park
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Viewpoint
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Neighbourhood · UNESCO
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Festival or event
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