View over the black sand at Playa de La Arena in Puerto de Santiago.

Playa La Arena

Good for an active day.

Get there

Cloudy

Warm air; soft sun and UV stays low.

Air

Light breeze

From east; light cooling breeze.

Wind

Medium waves

Check the flag and water before swimming.

Waves

Detailed weather forecast for Playa La Arena

Good for views today Cloudy and light cooling breeze. At the beach: check the flag and water before swimming. Best today 07:00-10:00 low UV and light wind 18:00-20:00 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

Indian-style curry and mezze-inspired plates with rice, flatbread, chutneys, herbs, and warm coastal light. Bombay Babu Playa La Arena Playa de La Arena 240 m · 4 min 4.5 (850) · Google Maps Seafood rice with prawns, grilled fish, papas arrugadas, mojo, and lemon on a sunny coastal table. Restaurante Pancho Playa de La Arena 120 m · 2 min 4.2 (534) · Google Maps Spanish tapas with croquetas, tortilla, olives, peppers, pan con tomate, and mojo. Tapas y Mas Tapas Playa de La Arena 80 m · 1 min 4.6 (310) · Google Maps

Good to know

Best for

Families, active beachgoers, couples, and view-seeking walkers

Beach type

Black-sand beach

Size

140 m by 40 m

Parking

Yes

Aim for Avenida Maritima in Puerto de Santiago and walk straight onto the black-sand beach.

Best arrival point

Playa de La Arena beach access

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Parking nearby

La Arena seafront parking

4-7 min walk · 400 m · moderate · free

Closest signed surface parking target before using tighter street bays.

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Street parking

Playa de La Arena seafront

2-6 min walk · 250 m · Avenida Maritima Puerto de Santiago · moderate

Use signed public bays and keep hotel and service entrances clear.

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Use the signed seafront parking first; if it is busy, continue around the nearby street bays.

Public transport

La Arena

3-6 min walk · 250 m · Routes: 325, 461, 462, 473, 477, 493, 494

TITSA La Arena stops are a short walk from the beach; check the current timetable before leaving.

Transit directions

Toilets

Yes

Showers

Yes

Accessibility

Yes

Food nearby

Yes

Shops nearby

Yes

Rentals

Yes

Mobility support

Yes

Lifeguard

Yes

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