Black-sand Playa de El Socorro below the green north coast cliffs of Los Realejos.

Playa de El Socorro

A wild black-sand beach for scenery and a harder-access feel.

Get there

Light rain

Warm air; rain possible and UV stays low.

Air

Light breeze

From south-east; light cooling breeze.

Wind

Medium waves

Check the flag and water before swimming.

Waves

Detailed weather forecast for Playa de El Socorro

Good for a beach walk Light rain, rain possible and light cooling breeze. At the beach: check the flag and water before swimming. Best today 10:00-13:00 lower UV and light wind 15:00-18:00 lower UV and light wind Updated: 02:46

Now

Beach flags

Check the flag on the beach before entering the water. Reports can change during lifeguard hours.

No flag report now

Green flag

Bathing is normally allowed. Still follow lifeguard advice.

Yellow flag

Bathe with caution and stay close to shore.

Red flag

Do not bathe.

Closed or prohibited

Beach access or bathing is closed. Follow local signs and lifeguard advice.

No flag report

No trusted flag observation for the current patrol window.

Purple flag

Marine fauna warning, often jellyfish or other harmful fauna.

Black and white checkered flag

Water-sports sector; swim outside that marked area.

Red flags around a zone

Local danger or no-bathing zone.

Red and yellow bicolor flag

Limited safe bathing area when the wider beach has red conditions.

Blue flag

Quality and services award, not today's bathing condition.
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Beyond the beach

French toast with cream, chocolate, and coffee on a sunny cafe table. Cafe Mirador Los Realejos 5.0 km · 11 min 4.4 (861) · Google Maps Brunch plate with eggs, avocado, tomato, mushrooms, and toasted bread. Cafeteria El Mirador Los Realejos 1.7 km · 6 min 4.2 (796) · Google Maps Grilled fish, octopus, prawns, papas arrugadas, and mojo sauces on a sea-view table. Restaurante Cafeteria Mirador San Pedro Los Realejos 1.2 km · 4 min 4.4 (4,384) · Google Maps

Good to know

Beach type

Black-sand beach, open to stronger surf

Size

400 m long by 60 m wide

Parking

Yes

Use the signed road down to El Socorro, then walk in from the beach-side parking area.

Best arrival point

Playa de El Socorro beach access

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Parking nearby

Recommended

Playa de El Socorro parking area

1-3 min walk · 180 m · moderate · cost not listed

Closest practical parking target for the beach access.

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Street parking

Treat the beach-side car park as the target, not a guarantee; keep access lanes and emergency routes clear.

Public transport

Playa del Socorro (T)

1-3 min walk · 150 m · Routes: 363

The Playa del Socorro stop is beside the beach access; use it only after checking the current TITSA journey.

Transit directions

Toilets

Yes

Showers

Yes

Accessibility

Yes

Food nearby

Yes

Lifeguard

Yes