I've been to Playa del Medio four times, all of which I spent in Hotel Jardin Tecina. It's a 40-minute walk from the hotel to the beach, but you can also rent a bike or drive if you prefer. The road is quite narrow in some areas, so you have to be careful when passing other cars.
The beach has a rather laid-back atmosphere and the people there are friendly. You can sunbathe on the pebbles that have been warmed by the sun, or go for a swim (some people go nude, while others wear swimsuits). If you want to sunbathe nude, there are a few semi-circle wind breaks made from pebbles that provide a bit of privacy. Lizards also live among the pebbles and you can feed them with bananas or apples. Just be careful, as they may mistake your fingers for fruit.
On windy days, the waves and currents