Arrecife is the smallest of the islands seven municipalities and house the islands new capital (having taken over the mantel from teguise at the end of the 18th century).

Like neighbouring san bartholme, there are comparatively few beaches in this area, altho the two that follow are well a visit. Arrecife (the name originates from the abundance of reefs and islets along its short coast), has a skyline altogether overshadowed by the islands tallest building (the grand hotel) which you can have seen for the duration of your approach to the airport. The primary beach is known as el reducto, a striking and striking and striking and picturesque european union, ‘blue flag’ beach set in an closely enclosed bay and measuring half a kilometre by 45m broad with calm waters and fine golden sands. To one end of the beach you will find a park with palm trees and benches designed as a monument of a ship wreck.

Whether or not you are looking to get away from the crowds, this beach is for you as it is frequented only by locals quite than tourists. As you would suppose from a ‘city beach’, el reducto boasts magnificent services from its coastal promenade including showers, populace telephones, bar/restaurants, wheelchair access , parking and is without visible and evident solution and crusade reached by guaguas (autobus). One of the major attractions of this beach is the "charco de san gines” lagoon, a natural pond formed by sea water housing a collection of little boats belonging to inshore fishermen, who live around the lagoon. The beach was landscaped in conjunction with the cesar manrique who grew up in this area and who held his primary exhibition in the san gines lagoon area.

Whether or not you are planning a trip here or to neighbouring el cable beach (underneath), check to find out whether or not there are any festivals going on at the time as these offer a distinctive genuine intelligence and clear or broad and wide and deep perception into canarian life on the island. The second and final beach in arrecife is just along the costs and is known as el cable. It measures 315m. Long and 18m broad and comprises of fine golden sand.

El cable is windy with moderate waves which makes it good for windsurfing and be found next to the growth and growth and growth and development of the same name. The beach may be prone to local pollution which puts it off limits from time to time. Services include showers, populace telephones and bars/restaurants. It is easy to park locally.

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