Water temperature at El Río

🌊 Water temperature 23.2°C Hot

🌡️ Air temperature 19.2°C

💨 Wind 4 km/t

☀️ UV index 0.0

Air, wind and UV are estimates from a weather model, fetched today, 04:00 · Open-Meteo

Description

Amplia playa en un paraje aislado que no ofrece ningún tipo de servicio. Presenta escasa afluencia de público.

El Río is a remote beach of sand, rock and gravel in Arico (Santa Cruz de Tenerife). At El Río the sand is dark.

It measures 720 metres long and 32 metres wide; recorded occupancy is low.

The registry describes the sea at El Río as: moderate surf. El Río can be reached easily on foot and by car; no parking is recorded.

No lifeguard service is recorded at El Río; if Arico council adds cover in summer, it will be on the signage at the entrance. No hazard signage is recorded at El Río.

Length: 720 metros
Width: 32 metros
Sand type: Oscura (Arena / Roca / Grava)
Occupancy: Bajo
Sea conditions: Oleaje moderado
Access: A pie fácil / Coche
Reference hospital:: Clínica San Eugenio
Nearest marina:: Puerto Deportivo Marina San Miguel (Amarilla Golf & Marina)

Facilities

The MITECO registry confirms no facilities at El Río. That does not mean there are none: many remote coves are not inventoried in detail.

Not recorded in the registry for El Río: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Showers, Toilets, Foot wash, Parking, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants, Nudism.

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

Not recorded. MITECO lists no lifeguard at El Río; if Arico council staffs it in July and August, the beach signage will say so. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is Grande (Arico), 8 km away in a straight line.

How do you get to El Río?

According to the MITECO registry, El Río is reached easily on foot and by car, but no parking is recorded.

Is El Río a good beach for children?

El Río has no children's area on record. With children, check the flag at El Río on the day before going in.

Does El Río have a Blue Flag?

No. El Río is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Las Vistas (Arona), 25 km away in a straight line. Not having one does not make El Río worse: the award certifies services and water quality, not scenery.