Playa de El Guincho, also known as Playa de la Consolación, is a cove, of approx 200 meters in length by 30 meters. Its coast is so abrupt due to the volcanic eruptions.Surrounded by banana trees Playa de El Guincho has good conditions for bathing.There is a pier that once would probably had served at the time to embark the pineapples of bananas that came from these farms.
This small pier is ideal for sunbathing and watching the wonderful views offered from the impressive cliffs of La Culata to the emblematic Roque de Garachico or Playa Las Aguas and Playa San Roque.If you intend to take a bath, it is best to walk until you find some of the puddles that are formed by the zone. This cove is ideal for the practice of naturism and is suitably nestled at the bottom of one of the ravines that characterize this area.
Good to Know
- Beach Type Beaches and Coves
- Facilities Playa de El Guincho is situated in the nearby village of Guincho. In this area there are several rural houses, and a rural hotel called "El patio". There are several bars in the village.
- Nudist Status Tolerated / Clothing Optional
- Ease of Access From the parking area above there is a cliff side descent, not suitable for those with wheels or mobility issues.
Getting There
- Town / County / State Guincho, San Sebastián de la Gomera, La Gomera, Canarias - Canary Islands, Spain
- Zip / Postal Code 38450
- Directions To reach Playa de El Guincho take the direction of the TF-5 towards Icod de los Vinos. Once passing the entrance to this municipality continue until you come to a sign of a tunnel, here take the direction to the neighborhood of Guincho in Garachico. In this tour you will find some restaurants and farmhouses. After approximately one kilometer you will arrive at the parking of Playa de El Guincho.If using public transport you can do it from a taxi or through the Tenerife Intercity Transportation company (TITSA) with lines 107 (Buenavista- Santa Cruz) and 368 (Icod de los Vinos - Buenavista del Norte) .
Coordinates
- Latitude 28.378115
- Longitude -16.740465
- Sea Level (In Meters) 4
