Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain

Playa El Pinque

Playa El Pinque is a small beach situated in the municipality of Adeje, on the island of Tenerife, Spain. Renowned for its unique natural attributes, the beach is distinguished by its composition of shale and stone, as opposed to the typical sandy beaches. Despite the rocky terrain, visitors can comfortably walk on the beach by wearing appropriate footwear such as wet shoes or sandals.

The beach's bay is sheltered, making it an attractive spot for families. However, due to its rocky nature, it may not be suitable for very young children to swim. Instead, the beach is ideally suited for activities such as snorkeling, offering a unique underwater experience for visitors.

Explore places to stay near Playa El Pinque and enjoy a unique snorkeling experience amidst its rocky charm.

While the beach's natural beauty is its main draw, cleanliness of the beach and its surroundings may vary. Visitors are therefore urged to be mindful of this when planning their visit.

What to do at Playa El Pinque?

Restaurants

Best restaurants near Playa El Pinque include Mesón Bistró, Food Avenue Bistro, Yummy Contemporary Kitchen Restaurant, Tandoori Nights and Punta Paraíso Restaurante.

Visitor Reviews

Visitor reviews highlight the beach's suitability for snorkeling and its family-friendly nature due to the sheltered bay, despite the lack of sand and prevalence of shale and stone. However, cleanliness appears to be a recurring issue, with some visitors describing the beach and its surroundings as unclean.

Where to Stay near Playa El Pinque?

Most visitors to Playa El Pinque choose to stay in the nearby town of Adeje, which offers a variety of accommodation options ranging from budget-friendly hotels to luxurious resorts. For those who prefer to stay right by the beach, there are a few hotels within walking distance that provide easy access to Playa El Pinque's unique rocky terrain and sheltered bay.

The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.

Where is Playa El Pinque?

Latitude: 28.1196553 / Longitude: -16.7759563

Playa El Pinque is located in Tenerife. The following map of Playa El Pinque shows the exact location.

Playa El Pinque: Weather Today

📅 Monday, September 7, 2026
Today is an absolutely fantastic day to head down to Playa El Pinque for a relaxing time by the water. You can expect plenty of glorious sunshine throughout the day with barely a cloud in the sky, making it perfect for tanning and coastal lounging. With a maximum air temperature of 30.4 °C and a refreshing sea temperature of 25.0 °C, the conditions for swimming are ideal and very inviting. A gentle breeze will keep things comfortable, and the water remains calm enough for a pleasant dip. Just a friendly reminder to pack plenty of sunscreen and stay shaded during the peak hours, as the UV index is reaching 8.25. Overall, it is an excellent day to enjoy the beach and soak up the beautiful island warmth.
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Air

Low / High23.1°C/30.4°C
Feels Like (High)33.6°C
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Sea

Sea Temperature25.0 °C
Wave Height1.0 m
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Rain

Rain Chance0%
Rainfall0 mm
Rain Duration0 h
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Sun

Sunrise / Sunset07:48/20:20
Sunshine Hours12.0 hrs
UV Index8.25
Cloud Cover7%
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Wind

Speed7.4 km/h
Gusts23 km/h
DirectionSW

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