Playa Reducto
What the experts agree on
Playa Reducto is Arrecife's accessible urban beach, blessed with pale golden sand and swaying palms ideal for a peaceful swim or relaxation between exploring town—though it doesn't rival the island's southern shores.
“It may not be in the same league as some of the beaches in the south, but Playa del Reducto is still an attractive urban beach, ideal for relaxing after you've looked around Arrecife.”
– Fodor's
"If you fancy a dip, the city’s main beach, Playa del Reducto, is lovely: an arc of pristine pale golden sand fringed with lofty palm trees and a promenade." Full review
"In town, the golden sands of Playa del Reducto is a peaceful spot bordered by palms and with views across the Atlantic"