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Description
Situada entre barrancos, esta pequeña cala goza de tranquilidad pero no ofrece al visitante ningún tipo de servicio.
El Medio is a remote beach of sand and gravel in San Sebastián de la Gomera (Santa Cruz de Tenerife). At El Medio the sand is dark.
It measures 350 metres long and 50 metres wide; recorded occupancy is low.
The registry describes the sea at El Medio as: calm water. El Medio can be reached on foot, with difficulty and by car, and has parking.
MITECO records no lifeguard service at El Medio, though San Sebastián de la Gomera council may staff it in high season; the signs at the beach will tell you. No hazard signage is recorded at El Medio.
- Length
- 350 metros
- Width
- 50 metros
- Sand type
- Oscura (Arena / Grava)
- Occupancy
- Bajo
- Sea conditions
- Aguas tranquilas
- Access
- A pie difícil / Coche
- Reference hospital:
- Hospital Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
- Nearest marina:
- Puerto Deportivo de San Sebastián
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
- 🅿️ Parking
Not recorded in the registry for El Medio: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Showers, Toilets, Foot wash, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants, Nudism.
Facilities at El Medio 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Medio?
Not recorded. MITECO lists no lifeguard at El Medio; if San Sebastián de la Gomera council staffs it in July and August, the beach signage will say so. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is Santiago (Alajeró), 2 km away in a straight line.
How do you get to El Medio?
According to the MITECO registry, El Medio is reached on foot, with difficulty and by car, and there is parking.
Is El Medio a good beach for children?
El Medio has no children's area on record, but the registry describes calm water. Check the flag at El Medio on the day: conditions change with the wind.
Does El Medio have a Blue Flag?
No. El Medio is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Santiago (Alajeró), 2 km away in a straight line. Without a flag, El Medio can be just as good: the label measures services and water quality, not looks.
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