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    Charco del Viento Natural Pool

    1. Santa Catalina
    2. › La Guancha
    3. › Tenerife
    4. › Spain

    Natural lava pools with a scenic seafront feel. Good for couples and scenic walks.

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    Weather now

    Clear

    27°C

    24-28°today

    AirAQI 31Fair
    SunUV 5Moderate
    22km/h WindBreeze
    1mWavesMedium waves
    24°CWaterComfortable

    Updated18:50

    Good for a beach walk Light breeze and pleasant beach weather. Today: Sunny · may disturb plans · Check before swimming Updated: 18:50

    Hourly forecast

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    Sea & tide detailsTide falling until 20:00 low tide · medium wavesShowHide

    Tide trend from a marine forecast, not for navigation.

    20:00low tide-1 m
    02:00high tide0.6 m
    08:00low tide-0.9 m
    14:00high tide0.8 m

    Waves

    1 m

    Medium waves

    Water temp.

    24°C

    Comfortable

    Eat nearby

    Restaurants, cafes, and beach clubs close to the sand.

    Brunch plate with avocado toast, eggs, fruit, and coffee on a sunlit cafe table. Restaurant Bloom Bar & Brunch Restaurant · La Caleta · 34 km · 45 min 4.6 (1,391) · Google Maps Tortilla bocadillo, pastries, coffee, fresh orange juice, croquettes, and tomato toast on a cafe table Restaurant Cafetería Verín San Juan de La Rambla Restaurant · San Juan de la Rambla · 2.6 km · 5 min   Grilled fish fillets, octopus, prawns, fried calamari, papas arrugadas, mojo, and lemon on a rustic seaside table Restaurant Restaurante El Sótano Restaurant · Las Aguas · 3.4 km · 5 min   Tortilla wedges, croquettes, tomato salad, grilled prawns, bread, olives, and coffees on a bright terrace table Restaurant Casa Chica Restaurant · San Marcos · 5.5 km · 5 min   Seafood paella, grilled squid, prawns, papas arrugadas, mojo, lemon, and salad on a sunny coastal table Restaurant Restaurante Amarca Restaurant · San Marcos · 5.5 km · 5 min   Grilled cheese with mojo, papas arrugadas, tomato salad, croquettes, bread, olives, and local wine on a garden table Restaurant Casa del Drago Restaurant · Icod de los Vinos · 6.1 km · 10 min   Grilled fish, octopus, prawns, fried calamari, papas arrugadas, mojo, and lemon on a seaside table Restaurant Cofradía del mar el Guincho Restaurant · El Guincho · 7.2 km · 10 min  
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    Getting there

    Charco del Viento stair access

    Allow extra time to get there. Aim for the signed Charco del Viento road and leave time for the stair descent.

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    Transport

    Charco del Viento parking area

    Nearby

    4-8 min walk · 350 m · cost not listed · moderate

    Official tourism describes a large parking area close to the stair access.

    Do not park along the access road when signs or local staff restrict it.

    Google Maps ·Waze

    Parking note

    Use legal spaces only and follow temporary signs if events or coastal works change access.

    Santa Catalina

    Available

    35-50 min walk · 2400 m · Routes: 106, 108, 363

    Use Santa Catalina only if you are comfortable with a long walk before the coastal descent.

    Navigate:Transit directions

    Taxi / drop-off

    Nearby

    Short walk to the beach

    Charco del Viento stair access

    Ask to be dropped near the promenade access.

    Navigate:Google Maps

    Things to do nearby

    Free stops for walks, views, and island culture.

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    Facilities

    Services, food, rentals, and waste bins

    Toilets

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    Showers

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    Children's area

    Available

    Safety & access

    Lifeguard, access, mobility, and water quality

    Lifeguard

    Available

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    No data

    Mobility support

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    Good to know

    Best for

    Couples and view-seeking walkers

    Beach type

    Natural pools

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    • Beach photo 1 Charco del Viento illustrative PlayaGo hero by PlayaGo AI-generated PlayaGo editorial asset AI-generated PlayaGo editorial asset
    • Restaurant image: Bloom Bar & Brunch Brunch plate and coffee by PlayaGo AI-generated PlayaGo editorial asset AI-generated representative food image for PlayaGo
    • Restaurant image: Cafetería Verín San Juan de La Rambla Tortilla bocadillo, pastries, coffee, orange juice, and tomato toast by PlayaGo AI-generated PlayaGo editorial asset AI-generated representative food image for PlayaGo
    • Restaurant image: Restaurante El Sótano Grilled fish, octopus, prawns, calamari, and mojo by PlayaGo AI-generated PlayaGo editorial asset AI-generated representative food image for PlayaGo
    • Restaurant image: Casa Chica Tortilla, croquettes, prawns, tomato salad, and coffee by PlayaGo AI-generated PlayaGo editorial asset AI-generated representative food image for PlayaGo
    • Restaurant image: Restaurante Amarca Seafood paella with grilled squid and prawns by PlayaGo AI-generated PlayaGo editorial asset AI-generated representative food image for PlayaGo
    • Restaurant image: Casa del Drago Canarian tapas with grilled cheese, croquettes, papas arrugadas, and salad by PlayaGo AI-generated PlayaGo editorial asset AI-generated representative food image for PlayaGo
    • Restaurant image: Cofradía del mar el Guincho Grilled fish, octopus, prawns, calamari, and papas arrugadas by PlayaGo AI-generated PlayaGo editorial asset AI-generated representative food image for PlayaGo
    • Experience image San Juan de la Rambla historic center illustrative PlayaGo experience image by PlayaGo AI-generated PlayaGo editorial asset AI-generated PlayaGo editorial asset
    • Experience image Icod de los Vinos historic center illustrative PlayaGo experience image by PlayaGo AI-generated PlayaGo editorial asset AI-generated PlayaGo editorial asset
    • Experience image Campeches, Tigaiga and Ruiz illustrative PlayaGo experience image by PlayaGo AI-generated PlayaGo editorial asset AI-generated PlayaGo editorial asset
    • Experience image La Grimona viewpoint illustrative PlayaGo experience image by PlayaGo AI-generated PlayaGo editorial asset AI-generated PlayaGo editorial asset
    • Experience image El Guincho viewpoint illustrative PlayaGo experience image by PlayaGo AI-generated PlayaGo editorial asset AI-generated PlayaGo editorial asset
    • Experience image San Pedro viewpoint illustrative PlayaGo experience image by PlayaGo AI-generated PlayaGo editorial asset AI-generated PlayaGo editorial asset
    • Experience image Rambla de Castro coastal walk illustrative PlayaGo experience image by PlayaGo AI-generated PlayaGo editorial asset AI-generated PlayaGo editorial asset

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