La Ballena
Arona, Santa Cruz de Tenerife · Canarias
Description
A small dark-sand beach in Las Galletas village with a water sports club and a designated diving zone.
La Ballena is an urban beach of sand in Arona (Santa Cruz de Tenerife). The sand is dark.
It measures 30 metres long and 30 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is low.
Sea conditions per the registry: calm water. It is reached easily on foot. 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. No hazard signage is recorded.
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
Not recorded in the registry: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Showers, Toilets, Parking, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 La Ballena?
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 La Ballena?
According to the MITECO registry, La Ballena is reached easily on foot. No parking is recorded in the registry.
Is La Ballena a good beach for children?
La Ballena 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 La Ballena have a Blue Flag?
No. La Ballena 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Galletas | Arona | 24.9°C | — |
| Los Enojados | Arona | 24.8°C | — |
| Amarilla | San Miguel de Abona | 24.9°C | — |
| Los Colmenares | San Miguel de Abona | 25.0°C | — |
| El Barranco | San Miguel de Abona | 25.0°C | — |
| El Callao | Arona | 24.7°C | — |
| El Palmar | Arona | 24.7°C | — |
| San Blas | San Miguel de Abona | 24.9°C | — |
| Los Abrigos | Granadilla de Abona | 24.8°C | — |
| El Callao | Arona | 24.9°C | — |
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