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Los Charcones Beach

Blue flag beach

Near the Puertillo de San Andrés are the Charcones. The beach Los Charcones located in Arucas is a beach made up of sand, gravel, and cobbles, 175 metres in length.
They make up a natural swimming pool bathing area. It is a very welcoming spot for swimming as its pools delight visitors, a place to spend a wonderful day. Its extensive solarium areas invite you to enjoy a great day of relaxation. You can reach the vicinity of this coastal area by bus. It has a promenade, which comes from El Puertillo.

Location

It's one of the beaches in Arucas, located in the province of Las Palmas (Canary Islands).
Coast: Costa Canaria
Island: Gran Canaria

Beach description

Length: 175 meters

Width: 20 meters

Environment: Semi-urban

Composition: Sand, Cobble fragments, Gravel

Swimming conditions: Strong waves

Nudist area: No

Level of occupancy: High

Degree of urbanization: Semi-urban

Sea promenade

Getting there

How to get: Easy on foot, By car
The access points are signposted
Nearest road: GC-2
Parking
Bus: Interurban, Line 103,105, 116 and 117

More info

Services

Feet shower
Showers
Litter bins
Cleaning service
Surf practice area
Marina: Dársena Deportiva del Puerto de Las Palmas (distance to the beach: 14 km)

Vigilance

Danger signposting

Beaches in Arucas

San Andrés

Beach consisting of sand and pebbles, 450 metres long. The amount of sand depends greatly on the currents and the time of year. In winter, it usually has fewer aggregates than in summer. It is typically a quiet beach, frequently used by the residents...

Los Enanos

Los Enanos Beach, located in Arucas, experiences strong waves, as does the entire Arucas coastline. With sand and pebbles depending on the time of year, it's a fairly frequented beach compared to those nearby. Surfers are especially frequent visitors...

El Peñón

El Peñón Beach located in Arucas is a 150-metre long rocky beach with boulders. It endures strong waves, making it attractive for wave sports. A pleasant spot to enjoy natural pools and fishing during low tides.

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Beaches in Arucas