Playa jardín

Playa Jardín is a three-part black-sand beach complex in Puerto de la Cruz, with gardens designed by Canarian artist César Manrique between the town and Punta Brava. Paths wind past local plants, stone features and waterfalls before reaching the shore. The beaches are Playa Jardín, Playa Chica and Punta Brava, with views that can include Mount Teide. Toilets, showers, restaurants and a children’s playground are among the facilities. Check local bathing advice before swimming, as water-quality concerns have been reported.

Three beaches linked by gardens

Playa Jardín is a coastal complex made up of Playa Jardín, Playa Chica and Punta Brava. The beaches sit along a promenade with landscaped areas and paths, so you can move between the garden and the shore on foot. The complex is near Punta Brava and Loro Parque.

César Manrique designed the garden setting. Local and exotic plants, stone walls and small caves line the routes to the beaches, with waterfalls among the features. The dark volcanic sand gives the shore its distinctive look against the greenery.

Facilities and conditions

The beach area has toilets, showers, restaurants and a children’s playground. Sun loungers and umbrellas are also available, and the paths and gardens give you somewhere to walk when you are not on the sand. Views of Mount Teide are possible from the coast, though visibility can vary.

Water-quality concerns have been reported, including a warning linked to contamination from a broken pipe at sea. Bathing restrictions may apply, so check the current local advice before swimming. If you would rather avoid the sea, natural swimming pools nearby provide another option. Playa Jardín is also a place to stroll, sit by the water or spend time in the gardens.