The spectacular sunsets in Tenerife

Enjoying an incredible sunset is one of those gifts of nature that you cannot miss. The Canary Islands offer the most varied sunsets, in terms of color, sharpness and location. Therefore, in this article we will tell you about some of the best sunsets in Tenerife that will leave you with your mouth open. Take note and do not miss any of them!

6 sunsets in Tenerife to leave you speechless

There are sunsets in Tenerife that are unique and that turn already extraordinary places into something sublime. As if they were taken directly from a work of art. North, south, east or west, no matter the area, the whole island offers wonderful places from where you can appreciate the most incredible sunsets.

Benijo, one of Tenerife's most spectacular sunsets

Benijo beach is one of the most spectacular beaches of Tenerife. Escorted by the Roque Benijo and Roque La Rapadura. It is a wild beach of black sand located in Anaga and has some of the best sunsets in Tenerife.

The curious rock formation of Roque de Benijo will give you a perfect frame for your best Instagram stories. If you manage to immortalize the magical moment of the sunset, you will have a magical memory of this beach.

Experience Tenerife's most spectacular sunset on Teide

If there is a sunset that really impacts and is recorded in the retina is the one that is experienced from the Teide National Park. From any of its viewpoints or even from the peak of Teide itself you can enjoy one of the best sunsets in the world.

On a hot and clear day, from the highest peak in Spain you will be able to observe from afar the beauty of the islands, as they can be seen with the naked eye. In addition, the sea of clouds, at sunset, will leave a wonderful frame between sun and sky that you simply can not stop looking at.

Sunset from Mesa del Mar in Tacoronte

Mesa del Mar is a small tourist center located in the coastal area of Tacoronte, almost five kilometers from the municipal center, in the north of the island. With the Teide shining in the background, in Mesa del Mar you have a spectacular example of sunsets in Tenerife. Take a walk and skirt the Playa de La Arena, the silhouette of the volcano in the background and the full force of the cliff, a puddle and the sun like a ball of fire folding until the next day.

La Tejita beach, reddish sunsets

El Médano and its surroundings, in the municipality of Granadilla de Abona, transmit a very positive energy. La Tejita is located next to the Montaña Roja Special Nature Reserve and is a wild beach of golden sand and moderate waves. The constant presence of wind makes it an important point on the island of Tenerife for sports such as surfing and windsurfing. 

Its natural character makes La Tejita a beach frequented by young people and athletes looking for a vacation spot away from the tourist centers. And the magnificent views of Montaña Roja, an ancient reddish volcanic crater, make the beach a unique place to enjoy this natural landscape and its magnificent sunsets.

El Puertito de Adeje, magnificentsunsets in Tenerife

If what you are looking for is the quiet, but in the vicinity, the best plan we can propose is to see and experience the sunset in El Puertito de Armeñime, in Adeje, in the south of the island. One of those small coastal towns of Tenerife, there are many that you can find on your way to the south, with its own identity and a strong local stamp. When the day approaches its sunset, the quiet tranquility makes it a privileged location to enjoy one of the best sunsets in Tenerife. Of course, don't forget your swimsuit, because you will enjoy a wonderful beach, frequented by sea turtles. You can't miss it!


The Canary Islands is a land with a thousand things to see, explore and learn about. If you are interested in learning more interesting facts about the Canary Islands, here is a link to the Explora Canarias section of Marca Canaria.

Paula Vera

Photos: leodesinquieto.com, theshowroommag, turismodeobservación.com, adondevamoshoytenerife.com

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