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Description
La playa El Castillo situada en La Oliva es una playa compuesta de arena, grava y bolos de 190 metros de longitud.
El Castillo is a remote beach of sand, pebbles and gravel in La Oliva (Las Palmas). The sand at El Castillo is golden.
It measures 190 metres long and 35 metres wide; recorded occupancy is low.
Sea state recorded by MITECO for El Castillo: strong surf and windy. El Castillo can be reached easily on foot and by car; no parking is recorded.
El Castillo is listed with a lifeguard service in the MITECO registry. El Castillo has hazard signage on record.
- Length
- 190 metros
- Width
- 35 metros
- Sand type
- Dorada (Arena / Bolos / Grava)
- Occupancy
- Bajo
- Sea conditions
- Oleaje fuerte / Ventosa
- Access
- A pie fácil / Coche
- Reference hospital:
- Hospital General de Fuerteventura
- Nearest marina:
- Puerto de Corralejo
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
- 🛟 Lifeguard
- 🌿 Nudism
Not recorded in the registry for El Castillo: Wheelchair access, Showers, Toilets, Foot wash, Parking, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants.
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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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?
Yes. A lifeguard service is recorded at El Castillo, though it is usually seasonal: check the hours when you get there.
How do you get to El Castillo?
According to the MITECO registry, El Castillo is reached easily on foot and by car, but no parking is recorded.
Is El Castillo a good beach for children?
El Castillo has no children's area on record. Check the flag at El Castillo on the day: conditions change with the wind.
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 Puerto Lajas (Puerto del Rosario), 23 km away in a straight line. Not having one does not make El Castillo worse: the award certifies services and water quality, not scenery.
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