Hidden in the protected natural area of Errincon, this picturesque location on the north coast of Tenerife has long been praised for its pristine beauty and impressive black sands of volcanoes. After more than a decade of planning and construction, secure access to Lospatos Beach in Laotaba was finally available in the second half of 2022.
However, after only one year of opening in December 2023, which was opened to the public, local authorities were forced to close the beach again. Despite efforts to stabilize the cliff, smaller rocks have continued to emerge over the past few months. Currently, local officials have confirmed that the terrain remains unstable, and it is not safe for visitors in the summer of 2025.
“The beaches are not closed to be unselected,” says Narcissopérez, a trustee of security, urban planning and land management, according to Canarian Weekly. “We want to welcome visitors, but nature doesn't always work together. Safety must come first.”
Los Patos is located within a highly protected nature reserve. In other words, intervention requires coordination with environmental authorities. Therefore, geological studies are currently underway to better understand erosion affecting cliffs and explore long-term safety solutions that will help maintain the unique landscape of the area.
“We want to have clearer ideas by the end of the year,” Perez says. “But this summer, unfortunately the beach will remain closed. We'll reopen once we can guarantee it is completely safe.”
Authorities are urging visitors to respect the closure and avoid attempting to access Lospatos.
For anyone heading to Tenerife this summer, Canary has an impressive alternative so it won't be lost. For example, the beaches near El Borro and El Con remain completely open, offering dramatic views, beautiful volcanic sand, a safer environment for swimming, sunbathing and relaxation.
Tenerife and its neighbors experienced a tourism boom in 2024, and is projected to mark another record year in 2025. Last year, the Canary Islands saw a record 17.7 million visitors, including both international and domestic tourists. Preliminary data for 2025, particularly the first quarter, showed a continuing increase in both visitor numbers and spending, with some forecasts suggesting a potential increase in over 500,000 foreign tourists compared to 2024.
