Water temperature at Castro

🌊 Water temperature 23.8°C Hot

🌡️ Air temperature 19.5°C

💨 Wind 4 km/t

☀️ UV index 0.0

Air, wind and UV are estimates from a weather model, fetched today, 04:00 · Open-Meteo

Description

Playa de Castro es una playa que está situada en un entorno aislado prácticamente virgen de unos 200 metros, de bolos y arena negra de origen volcánico y aguas tranquilas y limpias.

Castro is a remote beach of sand and pebbles in Los Realejos (Santa Cruz de Tenerife). At Castro the sand is dark.

It measures 200 metres long and 31 metres wide; recorded occupancy is low.

Sea conditions at Castro per the registry: moderate surf. Castro can be reached on foot, with difficulty; no parking is recorded.

The MITECO registry records no lifeguard service at Castro. That does not rule out seasonal cover by Los Realejos council: check the signage when you arrive. The registry lists no hazard signage at Castro.

Length: 200 metros
Width: 31 metros
Sand type: Oscura (Arena / Bolos)
Occupancy: Bajo
Sea conditions: Oleaje moderado
Access: A pie difícil
Reference hospital:: Centro de Salud Los Realejos

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🌿 Nudism

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

Facilities at Castro according to 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 the signs at the beach before you swim. Beach registry: March 2026 edition.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a lifeguard at Castro?

Not recorded. The MITECO registry lists no lifeguard at Castro, which in practice means swimming unsupervised unless Los Realejos council adds cover in July and August. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is El Socorro (Los Realejos), 1 km away in a straight line.

How do you get to Castro?

According to the MITECO registry, Castro is reached on foot, with difficulty, but no parking is recorded.

Is Castro a good beach for children?

Castro has no children's area on record. With children, check the flag at Castro on the day before going in.

Does Castro have a Blue Flag?

No. Castro is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is El Socorro (Los Realejos), 1 km away in a straight line. Without a flag, Castro can be just as good: the label measures services and water quality, not looks.