Why go

Benijo is the most distant of Taganana's beaches, isolated, framed by the Roques de Anaga rocks. Visitors come for the landscape and for sunsets rather than for a day of services: there are no listed loungers or lifeguard details, only bins and cleaning. The beach is popular with nudists, which is useful to know if you are bringing family. Surfers use sections of the coast when the Atlantic swell is up.

Getting there

The beach is reached from Almáciga, a short way beyond Taganana, by a stepped path. Cars can get reasonably close, but parking is limited to fewer than 50 spaces and fills early on sunny days. An inter-city bus serves the area: line 947 runs from the Santa Cruz de Tenerife bus station to the Albergue de Anaga, according to the tourist board's trail page, but check which line reaches Benijo before you set out. The drive is slow, on winding mountain roads. Read about the village on Taganana and the park on Anaga Rural Park.

Eating

The tourist board names restaurants close to the beach: Papa Negra, Etéreo by Pedro Nel, Mesón Los Ángeles and Mesón El Drago. Typical Tenerife dishes are served. Reserve at weekends, since tables near a sunset spot are in demand.

Walking to Benijo

The Taganana–Almáciga–Benijo route is the hiker's way in, and a trail from the Albergue de Anaga also ends here. The tourist board's longer Albergue de Anaga–Igueste–Taganana circular is 31.4 km, graded high difficulty for mountain runners, with about 2,450 m of ascent; it is not a casual walk. The Albergue de Anaga hostel has nine rooms and sleeps up to 40 people. For easier hiking in the park, see hiking in Tenerife.

Other beaches nearby

The tourist board lists Almáciga, Roque de las Bodegas, Antequera and Las Gaviotas as neighbours. For an easier, services-rich black-sand beach near Santa Cruz, see Playa de las Teresitas, and for a comparison of the island's black beaches read Tenerife black sand beaches.

Where to stay

Few accommodation options exist in the Anaga hamlets. The Booking box on this page searches Taganana; if you prefer a town base, La Laguna and Santa Cruz are the nearest, as in La Laguna.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Swimming in rough water: the tourist board says to take extra care with the waves.
  • Arriving late for the sunset: parking fills and the path has steps.
  • Expecting facilities: bring water and food, apart from the nearby restaurants.
  • Visiting with reduced mobility: there is no disabled access.

FAQ

Is Playa de Benijo good for swimming?

Take care: the tourist board says the waves can be quite strong. Many visitors come for the view and the sunset.

How do I get to Benijo beach?

By car to the car park near Almáciga, then a stepped path; inter-city buses also serve the area.

Is there parking?

Yes, for fewer than 50 vehicles.

Is Benijo a nudist beach?

It is popular with nudists, according to the tourist board.

Are there restaurants?

Yes, Papa Negra, Etéreo, Mesón Los Ángeles and Mesón El Drago are listed nearby.

Tenerife Authority editorial team, 12 November 2026.