El Médano by the Atlantic

In the south of Tenerife, beside Montaña Roja, El Médano is one of Europe's best-known windsurfing and kitesurfing spots thanks to its steady wind and open water.

Kitesurfing kites over El Médano beach with Montaña Roja in the background.

Water sports

Steady wind and open water have made El Médano a world reference for windsurfing and kitesurfing; wing foil, paddle surf and surf are practised here too.

Sunrise with an orange sky over Montaña Roja, El Médano.

The sunset

An ice cream on the promenade, a drink at El Goitter, or sunset from Chiringuito Pirata or Manfred's, with Montaña Roja as a backdrop.

Where to eat

From local classics like Mala Vida to this selection of restaurants where you can enjoy the wide dining scene this wonderful place has to offer.

Grilled goat cheese with fig, nuts and salad, served at La Cofradía.

La Cofradía

Sweet and sour chicken with vegetables at the Hong Kong restaurant.

Hong Kong

Heart-shaped pizza with ham and rocket at La Wairua.

La Wairua

Fried dumplings with coleslaw at El Lagar.

El Lagar

Fried fish and squid with lemon at Casa Fefo.

Casa Fefo

Yoghurt, granola and fresh fruit at Manfred's.

Manfred's

Seafood rice paella at the Playa Chica restaurant.

Playa Chica

Breakfast tray with bread, fruit, yoghurt and pastries at Veinte 04 Surf Café.

Veinte 04 Surf Café

Gourmet burgers, generic dining photograph.Grilled octopus, generic dining photograph.Varied breakfast tray, generic dining photograph.

And much more

The beaches of El Médano

Tide pools beside Montaña Roja at Playa de Montaña Roja, El Médano.

Playa de Montaña Roja

Tide pools and calm water at the foot of Montaña Roja; the most photographed spot in the area.

El Médano's town beach, covering the El Cabezo, El Salado and La Jaquita coves.

Playa de El Médano

The village's town beach, right by the promenade and the heart of local windsurfing.

La Jaquita and El Salado beach, with Montaña Roja and the village of El Médano beyond.

La Jaquita and El Salado

Adjoining coves next to the village centre, sheltered and calm.

Playa Chica in El Médano, with Montaña Roja across the bay.

Playa Chica

A quiet bay with Montaña Roja rising across the water.

Beachfront, with a private address

Oceanfront Loft in El Médano is on the beachfront. The precise address is shared only after the stay is confirmed.

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