Playa San Juan · Sheltered beach
Playa de San Juan
A protected volcanic bay with golden-black sand and virtually wave-free swimming.
- Address
- Avenida del Emigrante, Playa San Juan
- Pools
- Wide sandy bay & harbor pier
- Award
- Blue Flag
- Entry
- Free admission
- Lifeguard
- Year-round supervision
📍 Playa de San Juan · Playa San Juan
🌊 Coastline view
☀️ Local atmosphere
Why we send people here
While other south-west beaches suffer from heavy shorebreak waves, Playa San Juan remains calm like a lagoon thanks to the massive breakwater protecting the fishing harbor.
What’s there
Sunbeds
Available for ~3€/day
Watersports
SUP and kayak rentals at pier
Showers
Freshwater beach showers
Toilets
Accessible facilities on promenade
Lifeguards
Stationed year-round
Dining
Dozens of cafes and tascas along the street
Before you get in
Rock pools on this coast are calm most days, but a big Atlantic swell can send waves over the wall. Check the flag on the promenade first.
Green flag
Good conditions. Swim normally.
Yellow flag
Take care. Stay close to the ladders and keep an eye on children.
Red flag
No swimming. Waves are coming over the rocks.