Costa del Silencio is the quiet stretch of Tenerife's south coast next to the fishing village of Las Galletas, in the municipality of Arona, with a rugged shoreline, thriving sea life and a seafront promenade (Tenerife tourist board, read 7 November 2026). Tenerife South airport is 15 to 30 minutes away by car on the TF-1, which makes it one of the easiest quiet bases on the island. Choose it for walks, swimming and kayaking rather than for a long sandy beach: the board describes the coast as peaceful and rocky.
Highlights
The Costa del Silencio promenade
A walk along the rugged coast, which starts at the Bella Vista residential estate. It is a free walk.
Las Galletas
A fishing village at the southern end, with its own promenade that leads down to the shore. The tourist board lists Las Galletas as a kayaking location, and Marina del Sur is in the village.
Punta de la Rasca and Malpaís de Rasca
The coastline's points of interest, and a Protected Nature Area. The board describes the area's sea life as thriving, which is why the coast suits snorkelling and diving.
The wider municipality
Arona has 15 km of beaches in all, from the quiet south to the resort beaches of Playa de las Américas and Los Cristianos. See Playa de las Américas and Los Cristianos.
Practical info
Tips
- If you want sea activities without the resort crowds, the tourist board lists Las Galletas among the places for sea kayaking, and Marina del Sur among the marinas for deep-sea fishing: see Tenerife kayak and paddleboard tours and Tenerife fishing charters. If you want a long beach with services, the area is not the best pick: compare the best beaches in Tenerife and Tenerife black sand beaches. For a more lively base nearby, read where to stay in Los Cristianos or where to stay in Costa Adeje. Rooms in Costa del Silencio are in the Booking box.
How to get there
From Tenerife South airport the drive takes about 15 to 30 minutes via the TF-1; from Tenerife North airport about one hour via the TF-5 and TF-1. Several TITSA bus lines connect Arona with Santa Cruz and the southern areas.
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