Map view of Playa de Los Cristianos beside the harbour and promenade.

Playa de Los Cristianos

A sheltered golden-sand resort beach with facilities close at hand. Good for families.

Get there

Sun and clouds

Comfortable air; mixed sun and UV stays low.

Air

Light breeze

From south-west; light cooling breeze.

Wind

Medium waves

Check the flag and water before swimming.

Waves

Detailed weather forecast for Playa de Los Cristianos

Good for a beach walk Sun and clouds and light cooling breeze. At the beach: check the flag and water before swimming. Best today 07:00-10:00 low UV and light wind 10:00-13:00 lower UV and light wind Updated: 02:46

Now

Beach flags

Check the flag on the beach before entering the water. Reports can change during lifeguard hours.

No flag report now

Green flag

Bathing is normally allowed. Still follow lifeguard advice.

Yellow flag

Bathe with caution and stay close to shore.

Red flag

Do not bathe.

Closed or prohibited

Beach access or bathing is closed. Follow local signs and lifeguard advice.

No flag report

No trusted flag observation for the current patrol window.

Purple flag

Marine fauna warning, often jellyfish or other harmful fauna.

Black and white checkered flag

Water-sports sector; swim outside that marked area.

Red flags around a zone

Local danger or no-bathing zone.

Red and yellow bicolor flag

Limited safe bathing area when the wider beach has red conditions.

Blue flag

Quality and services award, not today's bathing condition.
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Beyond the beach

Casual Canarian seafood plate with fried fish, calamari, papas arrugadas, and mojo. Bar Restaurante El Cine Los Cristianos 180 m · 3 min 4.5 (5,904) · Google Maps Hummus and mezze with pita, olives, vegetables, olive oil, and herbs. Restaurante Habibi Los Cristianos 750 m · 11 min 4.6 (1,931) · Google Maps Seafood tapas spread with grilled octopus, croquetas, anchovies, tomato bread, and mojo. Restaurante Sal Negra Los Cristianos 650 m · 9 min 4.3 (2,125) · Google Maps

Good to know

Best for

Families, active beachgoers, couples, and view-seeking walkers

Beach type

Golden-sand beach, calm resort setting

Size

345 m by 80 m

Parking

Yes

Aim for the Los Cristianos harbour side, then walk straight onto the promenade beach.

Best arrival point

Los Cristianos promenade access

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Parking nearby

Recommended

Parking Playa Los Cristianos / Valle Menendez

4-8 min walk · 450 m · moderate · paid

A practical target for the beach, Las Vistas, and the harbour area.

Google MapsWaze

Street parking

Los Cristianos seafront streets

2-6 min walk · 350 m · Avenida Juan Alfonso Batista · Paseo Juan Bariajo · hard

Use only marked bays and keep harbour, taxi, and service access clear.

Google MapsWaze

This is planning guidance, not a count of open spaces. Check signs and parking terms before leaving the car.

Public transport

Los Cristianos (T)

7-12 min walk · 850 m · Routes: 447, 467, 471

TITSA serves Los Cristianos; from the main stop, walk down through town to the beach.

Transit directions

Toilets

No

Showers

Yes

Accessibility

Yes

Food nearby

Yes

Shops nearby

Yes

Rentals

Yes

Lifeguard

No

Nearby beaches

View of Playa de Las Vistas with golden sand and calm water. Playa Las Vistas · Los Cristianos 21-22°C 9 km/h mixed View of Playa del Camison with palms, sand, and sheltered water. Playa del Camisón · Las Américas 21-22°C 9 km/h mixed