El Charcón Beach — Tazacorte, Spain

Description

An isolated rocky beach with few visitors and no facilities.

El Charcón is a remote beach of pebbles in Tazacorte (Santa Cruz de Tenerife).

It measures 220 metres long and 8 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is low.

Sea conditions per the registry: moderate surf. It is reached 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.

Length 220 m

Width 8 m

Occupancy Low

Sea conditions Moderate waves

Access Car

Reference hospital: Hospital General de La Palma

Facilities

The MITECO registry confirms no facilities at this beach. That does not mean it has none — many remote coves are not inventoried in detail.

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Charcón?

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 Charcón?

According to the MITECO registry, El Charcón is reached by car. No parking is recorded in the registry.

Is El Charcón a good beach for children?

El Charcón has no children's area on record. No lifeguard service is recorded. Always check the day's conditions before swimming.

Does El Charcón have a Blue Flag?

No. El Charcón 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
Los Guirres	Tazacorte	24.7°C	—
La Bombilla	Los Llanos de Aridane	24.9°C	—
Murgas	Los Llanos de Aridane	24.8°C	—
Puerto Naos	Los Llanos de Aridane	24.9°C	Yes
Pelota Bayana	Los Llanos de Aridane	24.5°C	—
Las Monjas	Los Llanos de Aridane	24.5°C	—
El Charco Verde	Los Llanos de Aridane	24.5°C	Yes
Nueva	Tazacorte	24.7°C	—
Los Tarajales	Tazacorte	24.8°C	—
Puerto de Tazacorte	Tazacorte	24.6°C	Yes