intermediate
El Pinar de El Hierro, Canarias, Spain

Playa de La Restinga

A volcanic black sand beach in El Hierro, Canary Islands with unique ocean conditions and cooler water temperatures. Best for intermediate to advanced swimmers comfortable with Atlantic swell and stronger currents. The dark sand heats up quickly, so wear water shoes for protection.

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Satellite view of Playa de La Restinga

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Details

Location
El Pinar de El Hierro, Canarias, Spain
Type
ocean
Difficulty
intermediate
Coordinates
27.6408, -17.9802

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