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Description
La playa El Castillo situada en Arrecife es una playa de arena de 30 metros de longitud.
El Castillo is an urban beach of sand in Arrecife (Las Palmas). At El Castillo the sand is white.
It measures 30 metres long and 10 metres wide; recorded occupancy is low.
Sea state recorded by MITECO for El Castillo: moderate surf. El Castillo is reached easily on foot and by car, and has parking.
The MITECO registry records no lifeguard service at El Castillo. That does not rule out seasonal cover by Arrecife council: check the signage when you arrive. The registry lists no hazard signage at El Castillo.
- Length
- 30 metros
- Width
- 10 metros
- Sand type
- Blanca (Arena)
- Occupancy
- Bajo
- Sea conditions
- Oleaje moderado
- Access
- A pie fácil / Coche
- Reference hospital:
- Hospital Doctor José Molina Orosa
- Nearest marina:
- Puerto Calero
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
- ♿ Wheelchair access
- 🅿️ Parking
- 🍽️ Restaurants
Not recorded in the registry for El Castillo: Lifeguard, Showers, Toilets, Foot wash, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Nudism.
Facilities at El Castillo 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Castillo?
Not recorded. El Castillo has no lifeguard in the MITECO registry: expect to swim unsupervised, though Arrecife council may add cover in high summer without it reaching the registry. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is El Reducto (Arrecife), 1 km away in a straight line.
How do you get to El Castillo?
According to the MITECO registry, El Castillo is reached easily on foot and by car, and there is parking.
Is El Castillo a good beach for children?
El Castillo has no children's area on record. Before swimming at El Castillo, check the flag and the day's sea state.
Does El Castillo have a Blue Flag?
No. El Castillo is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is El Reducto (Arrecife), 1 km away in a straight line. Without a flag, El Castillo can be just as good: the label measures services and water quality, not looks.
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