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La Tejita Beach Tenerife – Montaña Roja views, lifeguard posts, waves, camper area & coastal village

La Tejita is one of Tenerife’s widest natural beaches, a long arc of dark sand facing the Atlantic and crowned by the volcanic cone of Montaña Roja. This photo walk starts with a panoramic overview and continues along the shore, highlighting safety facilities, nearby housing, and the popular camper zone—useful for visitors planning a relaxed beach day near El Médano.

Aerial-style panorama of La Tejita Beach with long dark-sand shoreline and Montaña Roja beyond, showing lifeguard posts and sunbed rows.

This wide overview shows the full sweep of La Tejita: gentle surf, long shallows, and plenty of open space. From this angle you can spot the bright yellow lifeguard posts spaced along the bay and the dunes that back the sand.

Close view of Montaña Roja rising above La Tejita’s shoreline, with bathers along the wet sand and small waves rolling in. La Tejita Beach looking toward the red volcanic cone of Montaña Roja under a clear sky and calm Atlantic.

Montaña Roja is the unmistakable landmark here. These two frames capture both the classic profile and a closer shoreline perspective—useful for understanding just how close the volcano sits to the water and where the calmest swimming pockets tend to form.

Small Atlantic waves folding over La Tejita’s dark sand with footprints fading as the water recedes.

The beach has a gentle gradient and usually moderate surf, ideal for wading and casual swimming. The sand here is volcanic—soft underfoot, with subtle color shifts where the tide washes it smooth.

Prominent yellow lifeguard hut at La Tejita standing on stilts above the sand with safety flags flying. Sparse dunes behind La Tejita marked with signage and boundary markers to protect the sand ecosystem.

Lifeguards patrol the central stretch in season, and flag colors indicate conditions. Behind the beach, protected dunes and signage remind visitors to stay on marked paths so the fragile habitat can recover from wind and foot traffic.

Low-rise coastal neighborhood near La Tejita with pastel houses and a green public bus passing along the shoreline road.

Just inland sits a quiet residential area with cafés and small services. Public buses connect the neighborhood with El Médano and the south airport corridor, making La Tejita easy to reach without a car.

Line of camper vans and motorhomes parked near La Tejita’s backshore, showing the beach’s popularity with van travelers.

The far side of the beach is popular with camper vans. Regulations can vary by season, so check local rules and signage if you plan to stay overnight.

Plan your visit

La Tejita’s appeal lies in its space and scenery: long walks on dark sand, constant views of Montaña Roja, and generally reliable swimming conditions. Bring sun protection—the beach is open and breezy—and respect posted flags and dune barriers. Whether you’re here for a quiet swim, photos of the red volcano, or a sunset stroll, La Tejita offers the quintessential south Tenerife beach experience.