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Description
Pequeña playa de arena oscura situada en el pueblo de Las Galletas. Dispone de Club Náutico y zona reservada para submarinismo
La Ballena is an urban beach of sand in Arona (Santa Cruz de Tenerife). At La Ballena the sand is dark.
It measures 30 metres long and 30 metres wide; recorded occupancy is low.
The registry describes the sea at La Ballena as: calm water. La Ballena is reached easily on foot; no parking is recorded.
MITECO records no lifeguard service at La Ballena, though Arona council may staff it in high season; the signs at the beach will tell you. No hazard signage is recorded at La Ballena.
- Length
- 30 metros
- Width
- 30 metros
- Sand type
- Oscura (Arena)
- Occupancy
- Bajo
- Sea conditions
- Aguas tranquilas
- Access
- A pie fácil
- Reference hospital:
- Clínica San Eugenio
- Nearest marina:
- Puerto Deportivo Marina San Miguel (Amarilla Golf & Marina)
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
- 🤿 Diving
- 🍽️ Restaurants
Not recorded in the registry for La Ballena: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Showers, Toilets, Parking, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Nudism.
No data
- Foot wash
Facilities at La Ballena 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 La Ballena?
Not recorded. La Ballena has no lifeguard in the MITECO registry: expect to swim unsupervised, though Arona council may add cover in high summer without it reaching the registry. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is Los Cristianos (Arona), 8 km away in a straight line.
How do you get to La Ballena?
According to the MITECO registry, La Ballena is reached easily on foot, but no parking is recorded.
Is La Ballena a good beach for children?
La Ballena has no children's area on record, but the registry describes calm water. With children, check the flag at La Ballena on the day before going in.
Does La Ballena have a Blue Flag?
No. La Ballena is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Las Vistas (Arona), 9 km away in a straight line. Not having one does not make La Ballena worse: the award certifies services and water quality, not scenery.
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