Playa Nueva is a beach located in the municipality of Tazacorte, on the island of La Palma in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. It is an isolated beach, stretching 470 meters long and 7 meters wide. The beach is characterized by its dark sand and a mixture of sand and pebbles, with moderate waves.
Playa Nueva can be accessed by car. However, there is no parking available at the beach, and there is also no access for disabled individuals. Public transportation is also available to reach the beach, through interurban buses.
The beach does not have amenities such as toilets, showers, trash cans, or rental services for sunbeds and umbrellas. There are no sports or playground areas, and there is no nautical club or diving facilities. Despite the lack of amenities, the beach is a popular location for sunbathing and surfing, with the north side offering more demanding waves and the south side being suitable for beginners.
During peak season, the beach's occupancy level can vary from low to full, but it is usually not crowded. The nearest hospital to the beach is the General Hospital of La Palma, located 20 km away.
Despite its beauty, Playa Nueva is not ideal for swimming due to the presence of rocks, strong waves, and complicated access to the water.
You can enjoy one of the restaurants at the beach while soaking up the sun.
Visitor reviews highlight the beach's beautiful view, cozy atmosphere, and beautiful sand as the most liked features, making it a great spot for sunbathing. The beach's history and transformation over the years also seem to have left a lasting impression on visitors. However, visitors complain about the rocky terrain, strong waves, and complicated water access making it less ideal for swimming.
Visitors to Playa Nueva often stay in the nearby town of Tazacorte, which provides a range of accommodation options, from cozy guesthouses to modern hotels. Many also choose to stay in Los Llanos de Aridane, a larger town that offers more amenities and is a short drive from the beach.
The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.
Latitude: 28.6083844 / Longitude: -17.9232785
Playa Nueva is located in La Palma. The following map of Playa Nueva shows the exact location.
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| Low / High | 18.4°C/22.4°C |
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| Feels Like (High) | 22.5°C |
| Sea Temperature | 22.2 °C |
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| Wave Height | 3.1 m |
| Rain Chance | 9% |
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| Rainfall | 0 mm |
| Rain Duration | 0 h |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 07:53/18:15 |
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| Sunshine Hours | 8.8 hrs |
| UV Index | 1.4 |
| Cloud Cover | 54% |
| Speed | 19.3 km/h |
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| Gusts | 50 km/h |
| Direction | NE |
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