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Description
La playa El Ancla, situada en Teguise, es una playa de arena y roca de 150 metros de longitud.
El Ancla is a semi-urban beach of sand and rock in Teguise (Las Palmas). The sand at El Ancla is white.
It measures 150 metres long and 15 metres wide; recorded occupancy is high.
The registry describes the sea at El Ancla as: windy and calm water. El Ancla can be reached easily on foot and by car, and has parking.
MITECO records no lifeguard service at El Ancla, though Teguise council may staff it in high season; the signs at the beach will tell you. The registry lists no hazard signage at El Ancla.
- Length
- 150 metros
- Width
- 15 metros
- Sand type
- Blanca (Arena / Roca)
- Occupancy
- Alto
- Sea conditions
- Ventosa / Aguas tranquilas
- Access
- A pie fácil / Coche
- Reference hospital:
- Hospital Doctor José Molina Orosa
- Nearest marina:
- Puerto Calero
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
- 🅿️ Parking
- 🌿 Nudism
Not recorded in the registry for El Ancla: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Showers, Toilets, Foot wash, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants.
Facilities at El Ancla 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 El Ancla?
Not recorded. MITECO lists no lifeguard at El Ancla; if Teguise council staffs it in July and August, the beach signage will say so. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is Las Cucharas (Teguise), 3 km away in a straight line.
How do you get to El Ancla?
MITECO records that you get to El Ancla easily on foot and by car, and there is parking.
Is El Ancla a good beach for children?
El Ancla has no children's area on record, but the registry describes calm water. Check the flag at El Ancla on the day: conditions change with the wind.
Does El Ancla have a Blue Flag?
No. El Ancla is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is El Jablillo (Teguise), 2 km away in a straight line. The flag rates services and water quality, not how attractive El Ancla is.
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