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Description
La playa El Barranquillo situada en Telde es una playa de arena de 140 metros de longitud.
El Barranquillo is a semi-urban beach of sand in Telde (Las Palmas). At El Barranquillo the sand is dark.
It measures 140 metres long and 48 metres wide; recorded occupancy is low.
Sea conditions at El Barranquillo per the registry: calm water. El Barranquillo can be reached easily on foot and by car, and has parking.
The MITECO registry records no lifeguard service at El Barranquillo. That does not rule out seasonal cover by Telde council: check the signage when you arrive. Hazard signage is recorded at El Barranquillo.
- Length
- 140 metros
- Width
- 48 metros
- Sand type
- Oscura (Arena)
- Occupancy
- Bajo
- Sea conditions
- Aguas tranquilas
- Access
- A pie fácil / Coche
- Reference hospital:
- Hospital Universitario Insular de Las Palmas
- Nearest marina:
- Muelle de Taliarte
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
- 🅿️ Parking
Not recorded in the registry for El Barranquillo: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Showers, Toilets, Foot wash, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants, Nudism.
Facilities at El Barranquillo 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Barranquillo?
Not recorded. The MITECO registry lists no lifeguard at El Barranquillo, which in practice means swimming unsupervised unless Telde council adds cover in July and August. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is San Borondón (Telde), under 1 km away in a straight line.
How do you get to El Barranquillo?
According to the MITECO registry, El Barranquillo is reached easily on foot and by car, and there is parking.
Is El Barranquillo a good beach for children?
El Barranquillo has no children's area on record, but the registry describes calm water. Check the flag at El Barranquillo on the day: conditions change with the wind.
Does El Barranquillo have a Blue Flag?
No. El Barranquillo is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is La Garita (Telde), under 1 km away in a straight line. Without a flag, El Barranquillo can be just as good: the label measures services and water quality, not looks.
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