La Guancha
Charco del Viento, La Guancha, Tenerife, 38440
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Charco del Viento
Activities & Attractions
Beaches and Natural Swimming
About
Expansive natural volcanic swimming area on Tenerife’s north coast at La Guancha. Broad rock pools face the Atlantic with raw north-coast character — come for scenery and a seawater swim when conditions are settled, and treat it as a wild coastal site rather than a resort-style pool complex. Arrive early if parking is limited.
Sea Safety
Charco del Viento is an exposed natural swimming area on the north coast. Atlantic swell, changing tides and strong wave action can make the site hazardous without warning.
Expect slippery uneven volcanic rock and difficult exits in rough seas. Obey any restrictions or closures. Do not assume facilities or supervision. TES does not report live sea conditions.
Expect slippery uneven volcanic rock and difficult exits in rough seas. Obey any restrictions or closures. Do not assume facilities or supervision. TES does not report live sea conditions.
TES does not provide live sea-condition updates. Always check local conditions, flags, signs and lifeguard advice before entering the water.
Location
Opening Hours
Public coastal swimming area — access subject to sea conditions.
Obey local warning signs, flags, closures and lifeguard instructions where present.
Staffed/lifeguard hours are not listed here.
Type: Large natural volcanic swimming area (La Guancha).
Parking and access can be limited. Do not assume visitor facilities or lifeguard cover.
Specialisms
Free Entry
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