El Faro
Fuencaliente de la Palma, Santa Cruz de Tenerife · Canarias
Description
Fuencaliente lighthouse beach—the lighthouse is under restoration. Close to Fuencaliente salt ponds. Car access.
El Faro is a remote beach of sand, rock and gravel in Fuencaliente de la Palma (Santa Cruz de Tenerife). The sand is dark.
It measures 100 metres long and 20 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is low.
Sea conditions per the registry: moderate surf and windy. It is reached by car. There is parking.
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.
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
Not recorded in the registry: Lifeguard, Showers, Toilets, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Nudism.
No data
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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Faro?
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 Faro?
According to the MITECO registry, El Faro is reached by car. There is parking.
Is El Faro a good beach for children?
El Faro has no children's area on record. No lifeguard service is recorded. Always check the day's conditions before swimming.
Does El Faro have a Blue Flag?
No. El Faro 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echentive | Fuencaliente de la Palma | 24.4°C | — |
| Las Cabras | Fuencaliente de la Palma | 24.4°C | — |
| Abadejos | Fuencaliente de la Palma | 24.7°C | — |
| Punta Larga | Fuencaliente de la Palma | 24.6°C | — |
| El Puertito | Fuencaliente de la Palma | 24.4°C | — |
| La Zamora | Fuencaliente de la Palma | 24.5°C | — |
| Los Roquitos | Fuencaliente de la Palma | 24.4°C | — |
| El Río | Fuencaliente de la Palma | 24.7°C | — |
| Martín | Villa de Mazo | 25.0°C | — |
| El Poris | Villa de Mazo | 24.7°C | — |
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