El Bollullo beach bar in Tenerife stays popular despite modern beach club trend

El Bollullo is a family‑run beach bar on the black‑sand beach of La Orotava, Tenerife. Opened in 1969, it has been managed by Magda Ortiz and her team since 2017 and continues to serve traditional dishes such as fresh fish, calamari, papas con mojo and other local specialties. The modest shack, praised for its authentic atmosphere, attracts fishermen, surfers and tourists, many of whom have visited for decades.

While upscale beach clubs with lavish décor proliferate along the island’s coast, El Bollullo remains unchanged. Recent controversy arose after the closure of a nearby parking facility, which locals say hampers access for families and the elderly and has drawn criticism from environmental groups. Despite these challenges, the bar retains a loyal clientele who value its simple, sun‑filled setting and community feel.