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El Médano
A windier, more laid-back resort town that's become the island's windsurfing and kitesurfing hub.
El Médano sits near Tenerife South Airport and is known for consistent trade winds that make it one of Europe's better windsurfing and kitesurfing spots, with schools and rental outfits along the beach.
The town has a noticeably different feel from the bigger southern resorts — more independent surf shops and cafes, fewer high-rise hotels, and a wide sandy beach that stretches toward the Montana Roja nature reserve.
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| Vibe | Sporty, casual, less resort-like |
| Best for | Watersports, travellers who want a more local feel near the south |