Puerto de la Estaca Beach — Valverde, Spain

Description

A beach next to the port, used as a fishermen's refuge.

Puerto de la Estaca is a semi-urban beach of pebbles and gravel in Valverde (Santa Cruz de Tenerife).

It measures 600 metres long and 40 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is low.

Sea conditions per the registry: moderate surf. It is reached easily on foot. 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 600 m

Width 40 m

Occupancy Low

Sea conditions Moderate waves

Access Easy walk

Reference hospital: Hospital Insular del Hierro

Nearest marina: Puerto de la Estaca (El Hierro)

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🅿️ Parking

Not recorded in the registry: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Showers, Toilets, 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Puerto de la Estaca?

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 Puerto de la Estaca?

According to the MITECO registry, Puerto de la Estaca is reached easily on foot. There is parking.

Is Puerto de la Estaca a good beach for children?

Puerto de la Estaca has no children's area on record. No lifeguard service is recorded. Always check the day's conditions before swimming.

Does Puerto de la Estaca have a Blue Flag?

No. Puerto de la Estaca 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
Timijiraque	Valverde	24.7°C	—
Punta Grande	Frontera	25.0°C	—
Las Playas	Valverde	25.0°C	—
La Maceta	Frontera	25.0°C	—
Charco de los Sargos	Frontera	25.0°C	—
Charco Azul	Frontera	25.1°C	—
La Restinga	El Pinar de El Hierro	24.7°C	Yes
Charco Azul	Frontera	25.2°C	—
Arenas Blancas	Frontera	25.2°C	—
El Verodal	Frontera	25.2°C	—