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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.

Get there

Weather now

Clear

24°C

26-29°today

AirAQI 33Fair
SunUV 0Low
16km/h WindBreeze
1.5mWavesMedium waves
25°CWaterComfortable

Updated06:48

Good beach time · Swim with care Medium waves today. Enjoy the beach and check the flag before swimming. Today: Sunny · light cooling breeze · Check before swimming Best today 10:00-13:00 * 17:00-19:00 lower UV and light wind Updated: 06:48

Hourly forecast

06:00

24°

AQI 33

UV 0

16

07:00

24°

AQI 34

UV 0

13

08:00

25°

AQI 35

UV 0

14

09:00

26°

AQI 36

UV 0

15

10:00

27°

AQI 38

UV 2

15

11:00

28°

AQI 39

UV 4

15

12:00

28°

AQI 41

UV 6

14

13:00

29°

AQI 43

UV 7

14

14:00

29°

AQI 43

UV 7

16

15:00

29°

AQI 42

UV 7

16

16:00

29°

AQI 41

UV 6

14

17:00

29°

AQI 40

UV 5

14

18:00

28°

AQI 40

UV 3

14

19:00

26°

AQI 40

UV 2

11

20:00

26°

AQI 39

UV 1

11

21:00

25°

AQI 38

UV 0

12

22:00

26°

AQI 37

UV 0

12

23:00

26°

AQI 36

UV 0

11

Sea & tide detailsTide falling until 09:00 low tide · medium wavesShowHide

Tide trend from a marine forecast, not for navigation.

09:00low tide-1.1 m
15:00high tide1 m
21:00low tide-1.1 m
03:00high tide0.8 m

Waves

1.5 m

Medium waves

Water temp.

25°C

Comfortable

Eat nearby

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

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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.

Navigate to entrance

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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Waste bins

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Children's area

Available

Safety & access

Lifeguard, access, mobility, and water quality

Lifeguard

Available

Accessibility

No data

Mobility support

No data

Water quality

No data

Good to know

Best for

Couples and view-seeking walkers

Beach type

Natural pools

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  • Restaurant image: Mom's Burger & Kebab Adeje Kebab pita with pizza, hummus and fries by PlayaGo AI-generated PlayaGo editorial asset AI-generated representative food image for PlayaGo
  • Restaurant image: Flo’s Tenerife Healthy brunch bowls, lime chicken salad, smoothie and cocktail by PlayaGo AI-generated PlayaGo editorial asset AI-generated representative image
  • Restaurant image: Mom's Kebab & Pizza Kebab plate with Turkish flatbread and pizza by PlayaGo AI-generated PlayaGo editorial asset AI-generated representative food image for PlayaGo
  • Restaurant image: Palmera Coffee Brunch [object Object] by PlayaGo AI-generated PlayaGo editorial asset AI-generated representative food image for PlayaGo
  • Restaurant image: Shakers Drinks and soft serve selection by PlayaGo AI-generated PlayaGo editorial asset AI-generated representative food and drink 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
  • 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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