El Caletón
Arico, Santa Cruz de Tenerife · Canarias
Description
A beach of pebbles, gravel, and rocks popular with surfers for its windy location and no facilities.
El Caletón is a semi-urban beach of pebbles, rock and gravel in Arico (Santa Cruz de Tenerife).
It measures 70 metres long and 30 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is moderate.
Sea conditions per the registry: moderate surf. It is reached easily on foot and by car. No parking is recorded.
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.
Facilities
Not recorded in the registry: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Showers, Toilets, Foot wash, Parking, 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 El Caletón?
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 El Caletón?
According to the MITECO registry, El Caletón is reached easily on foot and by car. No parking is recorded in the registry.
Is El Caletón a good beach for children?
El Caletón has no children's area on record. No lifeguard service is recorded. Always check the day's conditions before swimming.
Does El Caletón have a Blue Flag?
No. El Caletón 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grande | Arico | 25.5°C | — |
| Las Caletillas | Arico | 25.1°C | — |
| Poris | Arico | 25.1°C | — |
| Cueva de la Arena | Arico | 25.0°C | — |
| Cardones | Arico | 25.1°C | — |
| Los Abrigos | Arico | 25.1°C | — |
| Abades | Arico | 25.4°C | — |
| Las Ceras | Arico | 25.0°C | — |
| El Bonito | Arico | 25.0°C | — |
| El Sombrerito | Arico | 25.0°C | — |
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