SkyOvercast with rain
Adeje · Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Playa de las Galgas
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
50 mSand / Gravel
Daily high26 °CUV5High tide02:12Low tide19:55JellyfishNo recent observationsCondiciones moderadas · estimación
Swimming statusUnconfirmed swimming flagNo current data
Now
Forecast for 18:00
This is an official forecast for the stated period, not an observation taken at the beach.
Environmental estimate
Condiciones moderadas para la llegada de medusas
Condiciones moderadamente favorables para el transporte hacia la costa según el viento previsto y la orientación regional del litoral. Es un indicador físico regional de confianza limitada: no confirma presencia ni ausencia de medusas en esta playa.
Accumulated wind15 km/h · 179°Valid for11/11/2026 16:00
Weather forecast
Hourly and daily outlook
Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.
Next hours
Today’s weather
At 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with rain and a forecast temperature of 25 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 25 °C, 75% chance of rain and wind S at 14 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 26 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.
Next days
Today
Overcast with light rain
Low 21°High 26°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 15 km/h Gusts 35 km/h Humidity 79–95% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Tomorrow
Niebla
Low 20°High 23°
MorningNieblaAfternoonMostly cloudy with light rain
☂ Rain 80% ↝ S · 7 km/h Gusts 21 km/h Humidity 80–98% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Friday 13
Cloudy
Low 18°High 20°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 10 km/h Gusts 12 km/h Humidity 89–96% ☀ UV 4
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Saturday 14
Mostly cloudy with rain
Low 18°High 24°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 15 km/h Humidity 65–80% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29
Water health
Water quality
A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.
Beach at a glance
What it is like
Playa de las Galgas is a small beach, 50 metres long and 20 metres wide, surrounded by tall buildings and numerous hotel facilities. Its surface combines golden and dark sand and gravel along a semi-urban waterfront, with a promenade, vegetation and natural habitats of Community interest. Visitor numbers are low and the waves moderate. Access on foot is easy, and the beach is served by the interurban bus on route 471, with facilities adapted for people with reduced mobility. Basic services include litter bins and cleaning; it also has lifeguard cover, first aid and a nearby harbour area.
Length50 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width20 mPublished average width
CompositionSand / GravelPredominant material
Sand typeGolden / DarkPublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on footPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available characteristicProtected area
Available facilities
Facilities
Facilities and comfort
Confirmed facilities include bins and a cleaning service.
Activities
Published information identifies the nearby Puerto Colón marina.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
BusIntercity bus (Route 471)
Safety and assistance
First aidPublished first-aid post
Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
Nearest health facilityHospital Quirónsalud Costa Adeje · 10.9 km
Access and accessibility
Travel options include a bus connection.
Location
Directions
Practical ideas for your visit
Near this beach
Eat, have a drink, stay or park nearby without spending time searching.
Where to eat
near Playa de las GalgasDrinks and cafés
near Playa de las GalgasWhere to stay
near Playa de las Galgas
1
Gran Hotel Roca NivariaAvenida Adeje 300, Playa Paraiso
125 mapprox.
2
Hotel Riu BuenavistaCalle El Horno 35, Adeje
142 mapprox.
3
Hard Rock Hotel TenerifeAvenida Adeje 300, Playa Paraiso
272 mapprox.
4
The ViewAvenida Adeje 300 10, Playa Paraiso
281 mapprox.
5
Hard Rock Hotel TenerifeHotel in Adeje
327 mapprox.
Parking
near Playa de las GalgasAbout these results: distances are calculated in a straight line and each link opens the stored point, rather than a name search. Position does not imply an editorial recommendation or guarantee opening times or availability.
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