3 days in Tenerife itineraryPlaya del Duque to Playa Jardín: Tenerife by the Sea

Three days built entirely around Tenerife's finest stretches of coast

3 days18 stopsSMOVECITY EditorsUpdated October 2026

This trip puts the Atlantic front and centre: each morning begins on a different beach, lunch is taken close to the waterline, the afternoon drifts to a second cove or headland, and evenings end with a drink as the sun drops into the sea. Towns, ports and viewpoints slot in only as easy bridges between swims, never stealing the show from the coast itself.

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At a glance

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days: 9
sights: 8
food & drink stops

Day 1Playa del Duque — Morning Swim, Port of Los Cristianos — Afternoon Wander and Playa de las Vistas — Sunset Hour
Day 2Playa de la Arena — Morning Beach, Playa Los Gigantes — Afternoon Cove and Punta Rasca Lighthouse — Cliff Walk
Day 3Playa Jardín — Morning Swim, El Médano — Afternoon Free Time and Honda Beach — Final Sunset Cove

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3

Day 1 in Tenerife

6 stops · 10:00 to 20:00 · about 8.2 km between stops, in a straight line

Highlights: Playa del Duque — Morning Swim, Port of Los Cristianos — Afternoon Wander and Playa de las Vistas — Sunset Hour.

10:00about 45 min
Arrive & Check In
Drop your bags, shake off the journey and get into beach mode. Most resorts along the south-west coast are within easy reach of the day's first stop.
11:00about 120 minSight
Playa del Duque — Morning Swim
Start the trip on one of the south-west's most photogenic strips of pale sand. Lay out a towel, wade in for a first swim and let the Atlantic do its thing. The calm, sheltered water makes it easy to spend a long, lazy morning here.
About 250 m to the next stop
13:30about 75 minLunch
Lunch at Kensei
A short walk from the beach on Plaza del Duque, Kensei is a stylish spot to refuel after a morning in the water. Pull up a chair and take your time — you're on holiday.
About 5.2 km to the next stop
15:30about 60 minSight
Port of Los Cristianos — Afternoon Wander
Head down to the working harbour at Los Cristianos for a gentle afternoon stroll. Watch the ferries come and go, pick up an ice cream from a kiosk and soak up the maritime atmosphere before the day's second beach session.
About 550 m to the next stop
17:00about 90 minSight
Playa de las Vistas — Sunset Hour
A wide, dark-sand beach that catches the last of the evening light beautifully. Kick off your shoes, walk along the shoreline and watch the sky change colour as the sun heads towards the horizon.
About 2.2 km to the next stop
20:00about 90 minDinner
Sunset Dinner at La Terrazza Del Mar
End day one with drinks and dinner at La Terrazza Del Mar, a bar with sea views that feels made for long evenings. Order a cocktail, watch the last of the light fade and toast a perfect first day on the island.

Photos: Marc Ryckaert (CC BY 3.0) · kenseijapanesetenerife.com (© venue website) · Piotrus (Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus Talk) (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Day 2 in Tenerife

6 stops · 09:30 to 21:45 · about 92 km between stops, in a straight line

Highlights: Playa de la Arena — Morning Beach, Playa Los Gigantes — Afternoon Cove and Punta Rasca Lighthouse — Cliff Walk.

09:30about 150 minSight
Playa de la Arena — Morning Beach
One of the west coast's most striking beaches, with volcanic black sand framed by dramatic cliffs. Arrive early to claim a good spot, swim out into the clear water and spend the morning with nothing more demanding than choosing when to go back in.
About 21 km to the next stop
13:00about 75 minLunch
Lunch at El Gomero II
A local favourite close to the beach, El Gomero II keeps things straightforward and satisfying — exactly what you want after a long swim. Grab a table and get stuck in.
About 23 km to the next stop
15:00about 120 minSight
Playa Los Gigantes — Afternoon Cove
Just along the coast, this compact dark-sand cove sits directly beneath the towering Los Gigantes cliffs — one of the most dramatic backdrops you'll find anywhere on the island. Float on your back and look straight up at the rock face for a perspective you won't forget.
About 31 km to the next stop
17:30about 60 minSight
Punta Rasca Lighthouse — Cliff Walk
As the afternoon cools, drive or taxi down to the southernmost tip of Tenerife. The lighthouse and its rugged surroundings offer sweeping open-ocean views — a peaceful, windswept contrast to the beach crowds earlier in the day.
About 13 km to the next stop
20:00about 90 minDinner
Dinner at Char
On Calle el Muelle, Char brings proper grilled flavours to a port-side setting. After a day split between two beaches and a cliff-top walk, this is the kind of dinner that earns itself — settle in and order generously.
About 4.7 km to the next stop
21:45about 60 minDrinks
Nightcap at Tramps, The King of Clubs
On Avenida del Arquitecto Gómez Cuesta.

Photos: dronepicr (CC BY 2.0) · Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net) (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Mataparda (CC BY-SA 2.0) · www.chargrilltenerife.com (© venue website) · 1 more

www.trampstenerife.com (© venue website)

Day 3 in Tenerife

6 stops · 09:00 to 22:00 · about 80 km between stops, in a straight line

Highlights: Playa Jardín — Morning Swim, El Médano — Afternoon Free Time and Honda Beach — Final Sunset Cove.

09:00about 150 minSight
Playa Jardín — Morning Swim
The north coast's showpiece beach, designed by the artist César Manrique with lush gardens spilling right to the black-sand shore. Arrive early, find a patch close to the water and spend the morning swimming and walking the gardens between dips.
About 43 km to the next stop
13:00about 75 minLunch
Lunch at Tio Martin
A well-regarded restaurant that makes a fine lunch stop after a morning on the sand. Take your time over the meal — the afternoon has another beach waiting.
About 19 km to the next stop
15:00about 120 minSight
El Médano — Afternoon Free Time
El Médano is Tenerife's wind and wave capital — a sprawling beach town where kitesurfers carve across the bay and the promenade hums with an easy, salty energy. Walk along the shore, watch the action on the water, or simply find a quiet corner of sand for one last long afternoon in the sun.
About 18 km to the next stop
17:30about 75 minSight
Honda Beach — Final Sunset Cove
Duck away from the crowds for your last Tenerife sunset at Honda Beach, a quieter cove that feels like a proper reward for those who seek it out. Wade in for a final swim as the light turns golden, then stand at the water's edge until the sun disappears.
About 250 m to the next stop
20:00about 90 minDinner
Farewell Dinner at Jamón y Mojo
On Avenida de Suecia, Jamón y Mojo is a warm, food-forward spot to spend your last evening. The menu leans into good Iberian produce — the kind of straightforward, honest cooking that makes a perfect final meal on a trip this sun-soaked.
About 950 m to the next stop
22:00about 60 minDrinks
Last Drink at Sushi Amore
A stylish bar on Avenida Antonio Domínguez that makes for a relaxed final stop. Order something cold, recap the beaches and make a list of the ones you're already planning to return to.

Photos: Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net) (CC BY-SA 4.0) · www.tiomartin.es (© venue website) · www.jamonymojo.es (© venue website) · www.sushiamore.com (© venue website)

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What can you see in Tenerife in 3 days?

Day 1: Playa del Duque — Morning Swim, Port of Los Cristianos — Afternoon Wander and Playa de las Vistas — Sunset Hour. Day 2: Playa de la Arena — Morning Beach, Playa Los Gigantes — Afternoon Cove and Punta Rasca Lighthouse — Cliff Walk. Day 3: Playa Jardín — Morning Swim, El Médano — Afternoon Free Time and Honda Beach — Final Sunset Cove.

Where does this itinerary eat and drink in Tenerife?

It stops at Kensei, La Terrazza Del Mar, El Gomero II, Char, Tramps, The King of Clubs, Tio Martin, Jamón y Mojo and Sushi Amore. Each one is placed on the day and at the time it fits the route.

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Playa del Duque to Playa Jardín: Tenerife by the Sea covers Tenerife in 3 days, with 18 planned stops. You can follow it exactly as published, or shorten and extend days after opening it in the SMOVECITY app.

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3 days in Tenerife itineraryPlaya del Duque to Playa Jardín: Tenerife by the Sea

At a glance

Day 1 in Tenerife

Arrive & Check In

Playa del Duque — Morning Swim

Lunch at Kensei

Port of Los Cristianos — Afternoon Wander

Playa de las Vistas — Sunset Hour

Sunset Dinner at La Terrazza Del Mar

Day 2 in Tenerife

Playa de la Arena — Morning Beach

Lunch at El Gomero II

Playa Los Gigantes — Afternoon Cove

Punta Rasca Lighthouse — Cliff Walk

Dinner at Char

Nightcap at Tramps, The King of Clubs

Day 3 in Tenerife

Playa Jardín — Morning Swim

Lunch at Tio Martin

El Médano — Afternoon Free Time

Honda Beach — Final Sunset Cove

Farewell Dinner at Jamón y Mojo

Last Drink at Sushi Amore