Water temperature at Los Patos

🌊 Water temperature 23.8°C Hot

🌡️ Air temperature 19.0°C

💨 Wind 6 km/t

☀️ UV index 0.0

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

Description

Playa de unos 900 m. de longitud ubicada a los pies de un acantilado protegido, en una zona de propiedades privadas dedicadas al cultivo.

Los Patos is a remote beach of sand in La Orotava (Santa Cruz de Tenerife). The sand at Los Patos is dark.

It measures 900 metres long and 45 metres wide; recorded occupancy is moderate.

The registry describes the sea at Los Patos as: strong surf. Los Patos is reached on foot, with difficulty; no parking is recorded.

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

Length: 900 metros
Width: 45 metros
Sand type: Oscura (Arena)
Occupancy: Medio
Sea conditions: Oleaje fuerte
Access: A pie difícil
Reference hospital:: Clínica Tamaragua

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🏄 Surf zone
🌿 Nudism

Not recorded in the registry for Los Patos: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Showers, Toilets, Foot wash, Parking, Children's area, Sports area, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants.

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

Not recorded. Los Patos has no lifeguard in the MITECO registry: expect to swim unsupervised, though La Orotava council may add cover in high summer without it reaching the registry. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is El Bollullo (La Orotava), under 1 km away in a straight line.

How do you get to Los Patos?

According to the MITECO registry, Los Patos is reached on foot, with difficulty, but no parking is recorded.

Is Los Patos a good beach for children?

Los Patos has no children's area on record. With children, check the flag at Los Patos on the day before going in.

Does Los Patos have a Blue Flag?

No. Los Patos is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is San Telmo (Puerto de la Cruz), 4 km away in a straight line. The flag rates services and water quality, not how attractive Los Patos is.