Los Barqueros Beach — Buenavista del Norte, Spain

Description

A beach with heavy surf and no services, so it doesn't attract many swimmers.

Los Barqueros is a remote beach of sand, pebbles and rock in Buenavista del Norte (Santa Cruz de Tenerife). The sand is dark.

It measures 80 metres long and 19 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is low.

Sea conditions per the registry: strong surf. It is reached easily on foot and by car. There is parking.

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.

Length 80 m

Width 19 m

Sand type Dark (Sand / Boulders / Rock)

Occupancy Low

Sea conditions Strong waves

Access Easy walk / Car

Reference hospital: Centro de Salud Buenavista del Norte

Nearest marina: Garachico

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🚻 Toilets

🅿️ Parking

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

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

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 Los Barqueros?

According to the MITECO registry, Los Barqueros is reached easily on foot and by car. There is parking.

Is Los Barqueros a good beach for children?

Los Barqueros has no children's area on record. No lifeguard service is recorded. Always check the day's conditions before swimming.

Does Los Barqueros have a Blue Flag?

No. Los Barqueros 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 Arenas	Buenavista del Norte	24.6°C	—
Las Mujeres	Buenavista del Norte	24.8°C	—
El Fraile	Buenavista del Norte	24.8°C	—
Charco de la Araña	Los Silos	24.9°C	—
Agua Dulce	Los Silos	24.9°C	—
El Gomero	Los Silos	25.0°C	—
La Caleta de Interián	Garachico	25.0°C	—
La Ballenita	Buenavista del Norte	24.5°C	—
El Muelle	Garachico	25.0°C	Yes
Las Aguas	Garachico	24.9°C	—