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Description
El acceso a esta playa es complicado al estar ubicada al fondo de un acantilado. Las condiciones para el baño son poco favorables.
El Ancón is a remote beach of sand in La Orotava (Santa Cruz de Tenerife). At El Ancón the sand is dark.
It measures 200 metres long and 20 metres wide; recorded occupancy is moderate.
Sea conditions at El Ancón per the registry: strong surf. El Ancón is reached on foot, with difficulty; no parking is recorded.
MITECO records no lifeguard service at El Ancón, though La Orotava council may staff it in high season; the signs at the beach will tell you. No hazard signage is recorded at El Ancón.
- Length
- 200 metros
- Width
- 20 metros
- Sand type
- Oscura (Arena)
- Occupancy
- Medio
- Sea conditions
- Oleaje fuerte
- Access
- A pie difícil
- Reference hospital:
- Clínica Tamaragua
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
- 🌿 Nudism
Not recorded in the registry for El Ancón: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Showers, Toilets, Parking, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants.
No data
- Foot wash
Facilities at El Ancón 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Ancón?
Not recorded. The MITECO registry lists no lifeguard at El Ancón, which in practice means swimming unsupervised unless La Orotava council adds cover in July and August. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is El Bollullo (La Orotava), 2 km away in a straight line.
How do you get to El Ancón?
According to the MITECO registry, El Ancón is reached on foot, with difficulty, but no parking is recorded.
Is El Ancón a good beach for children?
El Ancón has no children's area on record. Check the flag at El Ancón on the day: conditions change with the wind.
Does El Ancón have a Blue Flag?
No. El Ancón is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is San Telmo (Puerto de la Cruz), 4 km away in a straight line. The flag rates services and water quality, not how attractive El Ancón is.
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