The wild Tenerife the brochures don't print: coves reached by dirt track, sea caves, turtle bays and beaches that empty out at 5pm.
El Puertito (turtle bay, west coast) — kayak or 30-min walk from Playa Paraíso. Diego Hernández (Costa Adeje cliffs) — clothing-optional and reached by steep path. Antequera (Anaga) — boat-only from San Andrés. El Médano's quieter east end. Roque Bermejo lighthouse cove. Playa de los Patos (north).
Take everything you bring back. Several hidden beaches have strong currents — swim only where you can clearly see the bottom. The walk back is usually harder than the walk in — leave water and a torch for late returns.
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