Barranco Seco Beach — Santiago del Teide, Spain

Description

A spacious secluded cove accessible only by boat or walking down the ravine that feeds into it. Stunning surroundings and pristine, clear waters.

Barranco Seco is a remote beach of sand and gravel in Santiago del Teide (Santa Cruz de Tenerife). The sand is dark.

It measures 620 metres long and 20 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is low.

Sea conditions per the registry: calm water. It is reached on foot, with difficulty and by boat. No parking is recorded.

The MITECO registry records no lifeguard service here. That does not rule out seasonal cover by the local council — check the signage when you arrive. No hazard signage is recorded.

Length 620 m

Width 20 m

Sand type Dark (Sand / Gravel)

Occupancy Low

Sea conditions Calm waters

Access Difficult walk / Boat

Reference hospital: Hospital Las Américas

Nearest marina: Puerto Los Gigantes

Facilities

The MITECO registry confirms no facilities at this beach. That does not mean it has none — many remote coves are not inventoried in detail.

Not recorded in the registry: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Showers, Toilets, Foot wash, Parking, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants, Nudism.

Facilities per the MITECO beach registry. “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty. Always check local signage before swimming.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a lifeguard at Barranco Seco?

Not recorded. The MITECO registry lists no lifeguard here, which in practice means swimming unsupervised. Some councils add cover in July and August without it reaching the registry — the signage at the beach is what counts.

How do you get to Barranco Seco?

According to the MITECO registry, Barranco Seco is reached on foot, with difficulty and by boat. No parking is recorded in the registry.

Is Barranco Seco a good beach for children?

Barranco Seco has no children's area on record. The registry describes calm water. No lifeguard service is recorded. Always check the day's conditions before swimming.

Does Barranco Seco have a Blue Flag?

No. Barranco Seco is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The Blue Flag certifies services and water quality, not how attractive a beach is — plenty of unflagged coves are excellent.

Nearby beaches

Beach	Municipality	Water temperature	Blue Flag
Los Guíos	Santiago del Teide	24.8°C	—
Santiago	Santiago del Teide	24.8°C	—
La Arena	Santiago del Teide	24.8°C	Yes
Callao Chico	Guía de Isora	24.7°C	—
Punta Blanca	Guía de Isora	24.7°C	—
La Jaquita	Guía de Isora	24.7°C	Yes
Alcalá	Guía de Isora	24.8°C	—
Méndez	Guía de Isora	24.8°C	—
Baja Larga	Guía de Isora	24.8°C	—
Fonsalia	Guía de Isora	24.7°C	—