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Description
La playa El Charcón situada en La Oliva es una playa de arena de 325 metros de longitud.
El Charcón is a remote beach of sand, rock and gravel in La Oliva (Las Palmas). At El Charcón the sand is white.
It measures 325 metres long and 40 metres wide; recorded occupancy is low.
Sea conditions at El Charcón per the registry: windy and calm water. El Charcón can be reached easily on foot and by car; no parking is recorded.
The MITECO registry records no lifeguard service at El Charcón. That does not rule out seasonal cover by La Oliva council: check the signage when you arrive. No hazard signage is recorded at El Charcón.
- Length
- 325 metros
- Width
- 40 metros
- Sand type
- Blanca (Arena / Roca / Grava)
- Occupancy
- Bajo
- Sea conditions
- Ventosa / Aguas tranquilas
- Access
- A pie fácil / Coche
- Reference hospital:
- Hospital General de Fuerteventura
- Nearest marina:
- Puerto de Corralejo
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
- 🌿 Nudism
Not recorded in the registry for El Charcón: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Showers, Toilets, Foot wash, Parking, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants.
Facilities at El Charcón 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Charcón?
Not recorded. The MITECO registry lists no lifeguard at El Charcón, which in practice means swimming unsupervised unless La Oliva council adds cover in July and August. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is Chica (La Oliva), 3 km away in a straight line.
How do you get to El Charcón?
MITECO records that you get to El Charcón easily on foot and by car, but no parking is recorded.
Is El Charcón a good beach for children?
El Charcón has no children's area on record, but the registry describes calm water. Before swimming at El Charcón, check the flag and the day's sea state.
Does El Charcón have a Blue Flag?
No. El Charcón is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The flag rates services and water quality, not how attractive El Charcón is.
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