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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Chris Wilson and Amelia Neath

10 of the best beaches in Tenerife

Tenerife’s coastlines mix golden sands with black volcanic beaches - (Getty Images)

The Canary Islands are home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, blessed with a blend of long golden seasides, volcanic black shorelines, cappuccino-coloured coasts and soft white sand.

Tenerife is the largest and most popular of the Canaries, scattered with coastal resorts, charming towns and striking natural attractions. And while sites like Mount Teide, Spain’s highest peak, will undoubtedly appeal to visitors, the island’s beaches remain its most captivating assets. They’re incredibly diverse, with an option for all sorts of traveller: from the sunlounger-less natural hidden gems to the family-friendly waters just off some of the most popular promenades.

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