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Description
Playa de bolos y grava
El Callao is an urban beach of pebbles and gravel in Arona (Santa Cruz de Tenerife).
It measures 400 metres long and 30 metres wide; recorded occupancy is moderate.
Sea conditions at El Callao per the registry: calm water. El Callao is reached easily on foot, and has parking.
No lifeguard service is recorded at El Callao; if Arona council adds cover in summer, it will be on the signage at the entrance. The registry lists no hazard signage at El Callao.
- Length
- 400 metros
- Width
- 30 metros
- Occupancy
- Medio
- Sea conditions
- Aguas tranquilas
- Access
- A pie fácil
- Reference hospital:
- Hospital del Sur
- Nearest marina:
- Puerto de Los Cristianos
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
- 🅿️ Parking
- 🌿 Nudism
Not recorded in the registry for El Callao: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Showers, Toilets, Foot wash, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants.
Facilities at El Callao 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Callao?
Not recorded. MITECO lists no lifeguard at El Callao; if Arona council staffs it in July and August, the beach signage will say so. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is Los Cristianos (Arona), 1 km away in a straight line.
How do you get to El Callao?
MITECO records that you get to El Callao easily on foot, and there is parking.
Is El Callao a good beach for children?
El Callao has no children's area on record, but the registry describes calm water. Before swimming at El Callao, check the flag and the day's sea state.
Does El Callao have a Blue Flag?
No. El Callao is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Las Vistas (Arona), 2 km away in a straight line. Not having one does not make El Callao worse: the award certifies services and water quality, not scenery.
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