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Description
La playa El Cable situada en Arrecife es una playa de arena de 315 metros de longitud.
El Cable is a semi-urban beach of sand in Arrecife (Las Palmas). At El Cable the sand is white.
It measures 315 metres long and 18 metres wide; recorded occupancy is low.
The registry describes the sea at El Cable as: windy and moderate surf. El Cable can be reached easily on foot and by car, and has parking.
MITECO records no lifeguard service at El Cable, though Arrecife council may staff it in high season; the signs at the beach will tell you. The registry lists no hazard signage at El Cable.
- Length
- 315 metros
- Width
- 18 metros
- Sand type
- Blanca (Arena)
- Occupancy
- Bajo
- Sea conditions
- Ventosa / Oleaje moderado
- Access
- A pie fácil / Coche
- Reference hospital:
- Hospital Doctor José Molina Orosa
- Nearest marina:
- Puerto Calero
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
- 🅿️ Parking
Not recorded in the registry for El Cable: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Showers, Toilets, Foot wash, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants, Nudism.
Facilities at El Cable 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Cable?
Not recorded. MITECO lists no lifeguard at El Cable; if Arrecife council staffs it in July and August, the beach signage will say so. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is Honda (San Bartolomé), 1 km away in a straight line.
How do you get to El Cable?
According to the MITECO registry, El Cable is reached easily on foot and by car, and there is parking.
Is El Cable a good beach for children?
El Cable has no children's area on record. With children, check the flag at El Cable on the day before going in.
Does El Cable have a Blue Flag?
No. El Cable is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is El Reducto (Arrecife), 2 km away in a straight line. Not having one does not make El Cable worse: the award certifies services and water quality, not scenery.
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