Discover Bajamar: A Guide to the Must-See Attractions and Activities!

Visit Bajamar

Bajamar is located in the municipality of San Cristobal de La Laguna, the north of Tenerife. There are so many beautiful places to visit in Tenerife but something about Bajamar makes it so different and unique from the rest. Especially during the weekend, it seems like everyone is outside – restaurants are full, you can see families and groups of friends at the beach hanging out until the sunset and people are doing sports, surfing and hiking. Bajamar in Tenerife is a little paradise where people go to forget their busy everyday lives! If you want to visit Bajamar from the south of Tenerife, the best way is definitely by car. Keep in mind that the weather in the north of Tenerife can often be some colder than in the south.

Bajamar Surfing

Bajamar is a very popular location for surfing in Tenerife. Besides the beautiful views and big waves that can be found in Bajamar, the place also has a very nice surf community and you can find some great surf bars and restaurants in Bajamar. If you would like to take surf lessons in Bajamar you can contact Green wave surf school. If you prefer to surf in Playa de las Américas, the south of Tenerife, you can book surf lessons here.

Bajamar Natural Pools Tenerife

Bajamar is best known as the place where you can find some of the most popular natural swimming pools in Tenerife. You can find 3 different natural swimming pools in Bajamar. You can find the details down below when clicking on the title, you can also find the address on Google Maps.

Piscina Natural de Bajamar

This lovely natural swimming pool of Bajamar is located next to the beach called Playa del Arenal which connects the towns of Bajamar and Punta del Hidalgo. This natural pool is a great place to swim and there are lifeguards present as well. Next to the natural pool, you can find a beautiful walking path. There are also many cafes, children playgrounds and a surf school nearby.

Locals enjoying the beautiful natural pool at Bajamar beach during sunset.

Natural swimming pool Punta del Hidalgo

This natural swimming pool in Tenerife is also a popular bathing place for young and old and looks very similar to Piscina Natural de Bajamar. Close to the natural pool, you can often find surfers and there are many excellent restaurants in Punta del Hidalgo to find. This is also a wonderful place to watch the sunset in Tenerife!

Serene natural swimming pool at Punta del Hidalgo with a coffee bar terrace in the foreground

Piscina Natural Punta Del Hidalgo

This natural swimming pool can be found at the very end of Punta del Hidalgo. It consists of many different small pools between the rocks and it is a great place to spend a day. Beware that the rocks are sometimes slippery. If you’re lucky, you can even find an ice cream truck there right next to the beach. You can also have a lovely walk there and if you walk a bit further, you will find the 50-metre-high modern lighthouse of Punta del Hidalgo. Nearby the swimming pools, you can as well find a campsite, skate park, soccer field and a surf school.

Tranquil natural pool at Punta Del Hidalgo, with ocean waves in the background during sunset

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