Crowd factor – Medium, busier and weekends
Beauty factor – Medium
Does not get too much wind due to shelter from town
Surf factor – Yes there can be surf in winter.
Parking – Good via car park along dirt track at centre of beach
Rips – Some if surf is present
Playa El Reducto
Introduction to Playa El Reducto
Playa El Reducto is a beautiful under rated beach in the heart of Arrecife. There is plenty of parking and good access. The water is safe and sheltered for all the family to enjoy.
About
The beach is best enjoyed at high tide when the water laps up against the light yellow sand. At lower tides a smooth rocky bottom is revealed.
The water is relatively clear and swimming is safe due to the beaches sheltered location.
The sand part of the beach is very pretty with palm trees offering some shade.
Nearby is all that the Capital of Arrecife has to offer.
Next to the beach are plenty of facilities for food, drinks and relaxing.
Arrecife residents get the most use out of the beach. During the week it is relatively quiet and very relaxing.
At the Southern end of the beach is a park with swing, skate park, grass fields and a long promenade stretching all the way to Puerto del Carmen.
Access
Playa Reducto is very centrally located with good access.
Parking for Playa El Reducto
There are several car parks nearby to Playa El Reducto. One car park under the Gran Hotel and the other in the La Carpa car park with free and ample parking