Bajamar Natural Pools and Black-Sand Beach in Tenerife

On the north coast of Tenerife, the seaside town of Bajamar (municipality of San Cristóbal de La Laguna) offers one of the island’s most comfortable places to swim year-round. The Atlantic fills large piscinas naturales protected by breakwaters, next to a calm black-sand beach, wide sunbathing terraces and a pleasant seafront promenade with services for families.

Panoramic look at the natural pools

This high viewpoint shows the two large seawater pools where waves top up the basins while the barriers keep swimming areas calm and safe.

Closer to the water, you can see how the long railings and wall tame the swell, creating a lane-swimming feel with Atlantic views.

Broad terraces surround the pools, giving plenty of space for sun loungers and families while keeping beach bags away from the splash zone.

Black-sand beach next to the pools

The adjacent beach offers soft volcanic sand, easy entry and usually smaller waves than open coast thanks to the stepped breakwater.

This wider view highlights the family-friendly cove and the tiered seating where visitors relax between swims.

Promenade and squares

The seafront promenade links a series of squares with shade trees and benches, ideal for a break with ocean views.

A sculpted Bajamar sign marks the central plaza, a popular photo spot before heading down to the pools.

Facilities, lifeguards and safety

Families will appreciate the fenced playground on cushioned flooring right by the seafront, so little ones have fun between swims.

Qualified lifeguards monitor the complex from elevated posts, adjusting flags according to sea conditions.

Clear information panels display rules, weather and water data, and Blue Flag details to promote responsible bathing.

Nearby changing booths and first-aid support (managed by the La Laguna council) make it convenient to spend the whole day here.

Landmark by the sea

This stone lighthouse-style monument anchors the open esplanade and offers a meeting point between beach and pools.

Access, streets and viewpoints

Arriving from La Laguna, the entrance road drops toward the coast where parking and services spread along the promenade.

Wayfinding is simple thanks to clear signs pointing to the paseo marítimo and the natural pools.

Quiet residential streets with iconic dragon trees give the area a local, low-rise feel.

Several avenues head straight toward the sea, making it easy to reach the promenade on foot.

From nearby lookouts you can admire Bajamar’s cliffside setting and the Atlantic stretching toward the horizon.

Plan your visit

Bajamar combines protected ocean pools, a family-friendly beach and a handsome promenade with ample facilities. With lifeguards, information boards and easy access, it’s a reliable place to swim on Tenerife’s north shore—perfect for a relaxed morning or a full day by the sea.