Water temperature at Los Charcones

🌊 Water temperature 24.0°C Hot

🌡️ Air temperature 20.0°C

💨 Wind 9 km/t

☀️ UV index 0.0

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

Description

Blue Flag

En las proximidades del Puertillo de San Andrés se encuentran los Charcones. La playa Los Charcones situada en Arucas es una playa compuesta de arena, grava y bolos de 175 metros de longitud.

Los Charcones is a semi-urban beach of sand, pebbles and gravel in Arucas (Las Palmas). At Los Charcones the sand is golden.

It measures 175 metres long and 20 metres wide; recorded occupancy is high.

Sea conditions at Los Charcones per the registry: strong surf. Los Charcones is reached easily on foot and by car, and has parking.

No lifeguard service is recorded at Los Charcones; if Arucas council adds cover in summer, it will be on the signage at the entrance. Los Charcones has hazard signage on record.

Length: 175 metros
Width: 20 metros
Sand type: Dorada (Arena / Bolos / Grava)
Occupancy: Alto
Sea conditions: Oleaje fuerte
Access: A pie fácil / Coche
Reference hospital:: Hospital Doctor NegrÍn
Nearest marina:: Dársena Deportiva del Puerto de Las Palmas

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🚿 Showers
🚰 Foot wash
🅿️ Parking
🏄 Surf zone

Not recorded in the registry for Los Charcones: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Toilets, Children's area, Sports area, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants, Nudism.

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

Not recorded. MITECO lists no lifeguard at Los Charcones; if Arucas council staffs it in July and August, the beach signage will say so. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is El Puertillo (Arucas), under 1 km away in a straight line.

How do you get to Los Charcones?

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

Is Los Charcones a good beach for children?

Los Charcones has no children's area on record. Check the flag at Los Charcones on the day: conditions change with the wind.

Does Los Charcones have a Blue Flag?

Yes. Los Charcones is listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data, one of 2 beaches in Arucas with it, an award that requires bathing-water quality, services and environmental information.