Places we return to
El Balito
A cove at the end of a dirt track in Marazul, southern Tenerife. Park next to some old warehouses and walk down to a stone platform over the sea. The water is very clear and turquoise. Bring a mask — the seabed is worth it. No signs and no services.
Area: South · Locality: Marazul · Type: Volcanic cove with stone platform on the southwest coast
Before you go
How do I get to El Balito?
By a dirt track off the TF-47, the road to Playa San Juan. The turn-off is not signposted.
Where can I park at El Balito?
A clearing at the end of the track.
Is there anything to watch out for at El Balito?
The turn-off leaves the paved road at a right angle and is not signposted: take it with care.
Sources: Lainakai (blog de viajes) · Minube · verified 2026-10-14
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- Barranco de Afur Laurel forest valley trail down to the sea
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South
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- Playa Diego Hernández Wild pale-sand beach
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