Water temperature at La Galga

🌊 Water temperature 23.8°C Hot

🌡️ Air temperature 18.4°C

💨 Wind 5 km/t

☀️ UV index 0.0

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

Description

Playa rocosa aislada y con escasa afluencia de público.

La Galga is a remote beach of pebbles and rock in Puntallana (Santa Cruz de Tenerife).

It measures 150 metres long and 2,8 metres wide; recorded occupancy is low.

The registry describes the sea at La Galga as: moderate surf. La Galga can be reached by car; no parking is recorded.

MITECO records no lifeguard service at La Galga, though Puntallana council may staff it in high season; the signs at the beach will tell you. The registry lists no hazard signage at La Galga.

Length: 150 metros
Width: 2,8 metros
Occupancy: Bajo
Sea conditions: Oleaje moderado
Access: Coche
Reference hospital:: Hospital General de La Palma

Facilities

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

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

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

Not recorded. MITECO lists no lifeguard at La Galga; if Puntallana council staffs it in July and August, the beach signage will say so. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is Nogales (Puntallana), 3 km away in a straight line.

How do you get to La Galga?

MITECO records that you get to La Galga by car, but no parking is recorded.

Is La Galga a good beach for children?

La Galga has no children's area on record. Before swimming at La Galga, check the flag and the day's sea state.

Does La Galga have a Blue Flag?

No. La Galga is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Bajamar (Breña Alta), 12 km away in a straight line. Without a flag, La Galga can be just as good: the label measures services and water quality, not looks.