Water temperature at Punta del Faro

🌊 Water temperature 23.7°C Hot

🌡️ Air temperature 18.9°C

💨 Wind 7 km/t

☀️ UV index 0.0

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

Description

La zona cuenta con pequeñas piscinas naturales que se llenan con las mareas. En caso de fuerte oleaje es conveniente no bañarse en esta playa ya que al ser roca, cualquier golpe de mar puede suponer un peligro. Tiene unos fondos muy transparentes para

Punta del Faro is a remote beach of pebbles and rock in Gáldar (Las Palmas).

It measures 85 metres long and 20 metres wide; recorded occupancy is low.

Sea state recorded by MITECO for Punta del Faro: strong surf and windy. Punta del Faro is reached easily on foot and by car; no parking is recorded.

MITECO records no lifeguard service at Punta del Faro, though Gáldar council may staff it in high season; the signs at the beach will tell you. No hazard signage is recorded at Punta del Faro.

Length: 85 metros
Width: 20 metros
Occupancy: Bajo
Sea conditions: Oleaje fuerte / Ventosa
Access: A pie fácil / Coche
Reference hospital:: Hospital Doctor NegrÍn
Nearest marina:: Puerto de las Nieves

Facilities

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

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

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

Not recorded. The MITECO registry lists no lifeguard at Punta del Faro, which in practice means swimming unsupervised unless Gáldar council adds cover in July and August. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is Sardina (Gáldar), 2 km away in a straight line.

How do you get to Punta del Faro?

According to the MITECO registry, Punta del Faro is reached easily on foot and by car, but no parking is recorded.

Is Punta del Faro a good beach for children?

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

Does Punta del Faro have a Blue Flag?

No. Punta del Faro is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Sardina (Gáldar), 2 km away in a straight line. Not having one does not make Punta del Faro worse: the award certifies services and water quality, not scenery.