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Description
La playa El Río situada en La Oliva es una playa de arena de 390 metros de longitud.
El Río is a remote beach of sand in La Oliva (Las Palmas). At El Río the sand is white.
It measures 390 metres long and 70 metres wide; recorded occupancy is low.
Sea state recorded by MITECO for El Río: windy and calm water. El Río can be reached easily on foot and by car; no parking is recorded.
The MITECO registry records no lifeguard service at El Río. That does not rule out seasonal cover by La Oliva council: check the signage when you arrive. No hazard signage is recorded at El Río.
- Length
- 390 metros
- Width
- 70 metros
- Sand type
- Blanca (Arena)
- Occupancy
- Bajo
- Sea conditions
- Ventosa / Aguas tranquilas
- Access
- A pie fácil / Coche
- Reference hospital:
- Hospital General de Fuerteventura
- Nearest marina:
- Puerto de Corralejo
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
- 🌿 Nudism
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.
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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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. El Río has no lifeguard in the MITECO registry: expect to swim unsupervised, though La Oliva council may add cover in high summer without it reaching the registry. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is Chica (La Oliva), 1 km away in a straight line.
How do you get to El Río?
MITECO records that you get to El Río 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, but the registry describes calm water. Check the flag at El Río on the day: conditions change with the wind.
Does El Río have a Blue Flag?
No. El Río is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. Without a flag, El Río can be just as good: the label measures services and water quality, not looks.
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