This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Playa Montana Amarilla remains largely undiscovered, far from the busy tourist beaches of Tenerife (Image: Getty) Playa Montana Amarilla, a hidden cove in San Miguel de Abona in southern Tenerife , in the Canary Islands , is the perfect retreat from the bustling tourist hotspots on the island. This 50-metre-long cove of black pebbles and rocks and turquoise waters goes largely undiscovered, despite the fact that 5.
6 million descended on the island in 2023. Declared a Natural Monument, this beach of particular ecological value. What sets it apart is the striking yellow hillsides, from which it got its name.
Montana Amarilla - or Yellow Mountain - is a natural geological formation, formed thousands of years ago by volcanic lava. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.createElement('script');el.
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Log('[Load] OVP tcfLoaded',new Date())})}},1500)}) READ MORE: World's smallest beach hidden by locals for years is ideal for sunseekers The beach, declared a National Monument, is one of rocks and pebbles (Image: Getty) In cooler temperatures, it makes for a fantastic place for hiking, from which one can view the other volcanic cones in the area such as the Red Mountain in the municipality of El Medano . The beach is fantastic for snorkelling, with average depths of 15 metres, minimal currents and crystal clear turquoise waters. Available to explore are caves and reefs, and marine life varies from moray eels to angel sharks to even sea turtles if one is lucky enough.
There are also many sunbathing options. One can choose one of the rocky formations on the mountains, on the beach on the black pebbles or in the area set up as a sun deck. The beach itself lacks facilities, but there are restaurants and bars nearby in Costa del Silencio .
The nearest beach bar, Mana Nui Mana Nui Chiringuito is located right by the sea. There is also a parking area and a direct path to the beach. Don't miss.
.. Spain heatwave warning as deadly 44C blast to scorch country [LATEST] Panic in the Canary Islands as holiday lets soar despite growing protests [LATEST] Beautiful Spanish hidden gem 'hardly any tourists have heard of' [LATEST] The striking yellow hill, which gives the beach its name, was formed by volcanic lava (Image: Getty) Trending SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you.
This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy As anti-mass tourism protests continue to grip Spain, with as many as 120,0000 people taking to the streets to demand limits on the impact of holidaymakers in April, many visitors are on the hunt for quieter alternatives .
Carrying banners reading: “Tourism is killing the Canary Islands”, residents told the Express that the influx had made their home unsafe and was erasing their local culture. In an Express.co.
uk poll, 54 percent of voters believed that the Canary Islands are too overrun with tourists , with 32 percent voting no and 14 percent undecided. On Tripadvisor , one visitor said: “You will have to traverse several other beaches to get to but it really is worth it.” Another added: “The yellow mountain from which it takes its name, next to the beach, is pretty impressive!” Meanwhile, a third said: “I am surprised that it has so few ratings, it is a spectacular beach.
It is definitely worth walking from the town and spending the day there.”.
