Echentive Beach — Fuencaliente de la Palma, Spain

Description

Beach formed in 1971 from the Teneguía eruption. Near the "Fuente Santa" gallery with beautiful natural pools.

Echentive is a remote beach of pebbles and gravel in Fuencaliente de la Palma (Santa Cruz de Tenerife).

It measures 230 metres long and 77 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is low.

Sea conditions per the registry: strong surf and windy. It is reached easily on foot. There is parking.

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 230 m

Width 77 m

Occupancy Low

Sea conditions Strong waves / Windy

Access Easy walk

Reference hospital: Hospital General de La Palma

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🅿️ Parking

Not recorded in the registry: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Showers, Toilets, Foot wash, 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Echentive?

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 Echentive?

According to the MITECO registry, Echentive is reached easily on foot. There is parking.

Is Echentive a good beach for children?

Echentive has no children's area on record. No lifeguard service is recorded. Always check the day's conditions before swimming.

Does Echentive have a Blue Flag?

No. Echentive 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
El Faro	Fuencaliente de la Palma	24.4°C	—
Abadejos	Fuencaliente de la Palma	24.7°C	—
Las Cabras	Fuencaliente de la Palma	24.4°C	—
Punta Larga	Fuencaliente de la Palma	24.6°C	—
El Puertito	Fuencaliente de la Palma	24.4°C	—
La Zamora	Fuencaliente de la Palma	24.5°C	—
Los Roquitos	Fuencaliente de la Palma	24.4°C	—
El Río	Fuencaliente de la Palma	24.4°C	—
Martín	Villa de Mazo	24.4°C	—
El Poris	Villa de Mazo	24.7°C	—