El Cochino
San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Las Palmas · Canarias
Description
El Cochino in San Bartolomé de Tirajana is a 250-meter beach of golden sand.
El Cochino is a semi-urban beach of sand in San Bartolomé de Tirajana (Las Palmas). The sand is golden.
It measures 250 metres long and 20 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is high.
Sea conditions per the registry: calm water. It is reached easily on foot and 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. Hazard signage is recorded.
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
Not recorded in the registry: Lifeguard, Showers, Toilets, Parking, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Cochino?
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 Cochino?
According to the MITECO registry, El Cochino is reached easily on foot and by car. No parking is recorded in the registry.
Is El Cochino a good beach for children?
El Cochino has no children's area on record. The registry describes calm water. No lifeguard service is recorded. Always check the day's conditions before swimming.
Does El Cochino have a Blue Flag?
No. El Cochino 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 | Blue Flag |
|---|---|---|
| Las Burras | San Bartolomé de Tirajana | — |
| San Agustín | San Bartolomé de Tirajana | Yes |
| El Inglés | San Bartolomé de Tirajana | Yes |
| El Besudo | San Bartolomé de Tirajana | — |
| El Águila | San Bartolomé de Tirajana | — |
| Maspalomas | San Bartolomé de Tirajana | Yes |
| Tarajalillo | San Bartolomé de Tirajana | — |
| El Faro | San Bartolomé de Tirajana | — |
| Las Mujeres | San Bartolomé de Tirajana | — |
| Las Meloneras | San Bartolomé de Tirajana | Yes |
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