Playa Charco Verde
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Los Llanos de Aridane · Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Playa Charco Verde

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

271 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water25 °CDaily high23 °CUV5High tide02:27Low tide20:08JellyfishNo recent observationsCondiciones moderadas · estimación
Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00Reference sea area: Playa Puerto Naos · 1.7 km

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyMist
Temperature22 °CFeels like 22 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity90%
WindSE 3 km/hGusts 13 km/h
Water25 °C
Maximum UV5

This is an official forecast for the stated period, not an observation taken at the beach.

Environmental estimate

Condiciones moderadas para la llegada de medusas

Condiciones moderadamente favorables para el transporte hacia la costa según el viento previsto y la orientación regional del litoral. Es un indicador físico regional de confianza limitada: no confirma presencia ni ausencia de medusas en esta playa.

Accumulated wind24 km/h · 221°Valid for11/11/2026 16:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.

Next hours

Town of Los Llanos de Aridane
Today17:00≋22°Mist☂ 100% · ↝ SE 3 km/h
Today20:00☁21°Mostly cloudy☂ 60% · ↝ SE 6 km/h
Today23:00☁20°Mostly cloudy☂ 60% · ↝ E 5 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☂20°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 50% · ↝ E 9 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☂19°Mostly cloudy with light rain☂ 50% · ↝ E 6 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 50% · ↝ E 3 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☂21°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 50% · ↝ SW 7 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☂23°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 55% · ↝ SW 9 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☂21°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 55% · ↝ SW 6 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ E 6 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☂19°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ NE 6 km/h
Friday 1302:00☂18°Sunny intervals with light rain · ↝ NE 8 km/h
Friday 1305:00☂18°Sunny intervals with light rain · ↝ NE 10 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of mist and a forecast temperature of 22 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 22 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind SE at 3 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 23 °C, water temperature around 25 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Overcast with light rain

Low 19°High 23°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonMist
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 29 km/h Gusts 55 km/h Humidity 87–100% ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 19°High 23°
☂ Rain 80% ↝ SW · 7 km/h Gusts 21 km/h Humidity 69–90% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Mostly cloudy with light rain

Low 18°High 19°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 5 km/h Gusts 17 km/h Humidity 75–80% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

☂

Mostly cloudy with light rain

Low 16°High 22°
☂ Rain 90% ↝ Calm · 0 km/h Humidity 70–90% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test19/10/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES70700024M38024B1
E. coli3 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci1 UFC/100 mL
Latest available annual classificationEXCELLENT2025 season · EEA · does not describe current conditions

The 2026 season does not yet have a final annual classification. The 2025 result is historical; for recent conditions, check the latest test and any published incidents.

View all test results
DateAssessmentE. coliEnterococci
19/10/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
21/09/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
27/07/2026Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
13/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
04/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
07/04/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
16/03/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
23/02/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
26/01/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
10/11/2025Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
13/10/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
23/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
05/05/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
07/04/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
10/03/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
17/02/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
22/01/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
11/11/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
14/10/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL12 UFC/100 mL
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
22/07/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
View annual history
2025 EXCELLENT EEA2024 EXCELLENT EEA2023 EXCELLENT EEA2022 EXCELLENT EEA2021 EXCELLENT EEA2020 EXCELLENT EEA2019 EXCELLENT EEA2018 EXCELLENT EEA2017 EXCELLENT EEA2016 EXCELLENT EEA2015 EXCELLENT EEA

A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.

Water quality

The latest microbiological sample was taken on 19/10/2026. The available annual classification for 2025 is excellent; this is a historical assessment, not confirmation of today’s conditions.

Beach at a glance

What it is like

Characteristics published by official sources

Playa Charco Verde is an isolated beach of dark sand, 271 metres long and 48 metres wide, set into a cliff frontage. The protected landscape—Protected Landscape and Biosphere Reserve—is combined with vegetation and an anchorage area, while the usual swell is moderate. Although isolated, it is easily reached by car via the LP-213, with parking for between 50 and 100 vehicles and interurban transport. There are showers, foot-wash facilities, restaurants, sunbed and parasol hire and a lifeguard service.

Length271 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width48 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingCliffsSurrounding landscape
Access typeBy carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available characteristicProtected area

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
Sports area
Anchorage

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include showers, foot showers, bins, a cleaning service, food and drink, sunbed hire and parasol hire.

Activities

Published information identifies a sports area and an anchorage.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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ParkingBetween 50 and 100 spaces
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BusIntercity bus (Route 204)

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsEmergency number 112
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First aidPublished first-aid post
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Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
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Nearest health facilityHospital General de La Palma · 28 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from LP-213.

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