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La Ballena

65FairAguas de piscina. Sin el olor a cloro.
Arona·Santa Cruz de Tenerife·18° water·0 m waves+ weather
Status today: No reports
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Photos of La Ballena

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Sea & weather

Open-Meteo Marine
0mNow
0m+1h
0m+2h
0m+3h
0m+4h
0m+5h

Sunlight

Sunrise-Sunset API
08:25Sunrise
13h 16mDaylight hours
21:42Sunset

Tides at La Ballena today

Lunar estimate
▲ High
01:52
1.8m
▼ Low
08:05
0.2m
▲ High
14:17
1.7m
▼ Low
20:30
0.2m
Coefficient: 120Spring tides

Water and air temperature at La Ballena

Open-Meteo
19°CAir temperature
18°CWater temperature
20°CFeels like
UV 0UV index
78%Humidity

Wind at La Ballena today

NESO
Speed3 km/h
Max gust19 km/h
DirectionNO

Flag and jellyfish at La Ballena

Open-Meteo estimate
Green flag
Calm sea, safe for swimming
Low jellyfish risk
No jellyfish expected

Water quality at La Ballena

EEA · 2006/7/CE
Excelente
Compliant samples99%
Season2024
ClassificationExcelente (Directiva 2006/7/CE)
Actividades acuáticas
0mPlana
Mar en calma. no apto surf
Periodo: 8s
3km/h NO
18°C
Surf
0m · 8s · 3km/h
Windsurf
3km/h NO
Kitesurf
Poco viento
Snorkel
25m visibilidad
Buceo
Agua 18°C · Traje 3mm
Kayak
Condiciones ideales
Visibilidad subacuática: Excelente
25m de visibilidadClorofila: 0.08 mg/m³
Est.
Previsión 5 días
Hoy
Nublado
23° 17°
Seco
Sáb 2
Nublado
23° 17°
Seco
Dom 3
Nublado
23° 18°
Seco
Lun 4
Nublado
24° 18°
Seco
Mar 5
Nublado
24° 18°
Seco

How to get there

By car. open in Google Maps By public transport By bike Walking
Access typeA pie fácil
Bus typeInterurbano, Línea 470
MarinaPuerto Deportivo Marina San Miguel (Amarilla Golf & Marina)
Tráfico, afluencia y donde aparcar, parking cercaTiempo real
10%
ocupación
Vacía
Mejor hora hoy: 7am (17% ocupación)
12am6am12pm6pm11pm
Temporada media · Día laborable · Festivo

Restaurants near La Ballena

OpenStreetMap · 800m
La Gaviota
Restaurante · 248m · €€
Ver →
Cafeteria Mencey
Bar · 302m · €€
Ver →
O Pazo
Restaurante · 316m · €€· We-Mo 13:00-17:00, 19:00-23:00
+34 605035084
Ver →
Sapori Di Mare
Restaurante · 339m · €€
Ver →
Bobby's
Restaurante · 502m · €€· Mo-Su 14:00-24:00
Ver →

Hotels near La Ballena

OpenStreetMap · 2km
Ona Alborada
★★★☆☆
181m · €€
Web+34 932 20 89 50
Duende del sur
★☆☆☆☆
265m · €
Palia Don Pedro
★★★☆☆
597m · €€
Villa One Tenerife
★★★☆☆
603m · €€
+34 639 88 60 57
Aparthotel Westhaven Bay
★★★☆☆
606m · €€

Campsites nearby

OpenStreetMap
⛺
Camping Nauta
Camping· ★★★
2.5 km · Motorhomes · Tents
⛺
Camping Montaña Roja
Camping· ★★★
9.6 km · Motorhomes · Tents
WiFi
Web+34 601 63 66 94

Facilities & services

MITECO
No · LifeguardNo · ShowersNo · AccessibleNo · ParkingNo · Blue FlagNo · Dogs allowedNo · ToiletsNo · Foot washersNo · BinsNo · CleaningNo · PhonesNo · Tourist officeNo · Kids areaNo · Sports areaNo · Umbrella rentalNo · Sunbed rentalNo · Nautical rentalSí · Yacht clubSí · Bars/restaurantsSí · Bus service

Information about La Ballena

MITECO 2024
Length30 m
Average width30 m
CompositionArena
Typearena
OccupationBajo
EnvironmentUrbana
Coastal facadeUrbana
Sea conditionsAguas tranquilas
MunicipalityArona
ProvinceSanta Cruz de Tenerife
RegionCanarias
Coordinates28.008331° N, -16.651578° E
City Hall websiteVisit website
Official MITECO recordVisit website
HospitalClínica San Eugenio
Call 922752626112

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About La BallenaEverything you need to know ↓

Pequeña playa de arena oscura situada en el pueblo de Las Galletas. Dispone de Club Náutico y zona reservada para submarinismo

If you're planning to visit La Ballena, you're choosing one of the most authentic beaches in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. It stretches 30 metres in length and 30 metres wide, with fine sand and waters typical of the Canary Islands, where you can swim almost all year round. It's a more natural beach, without major facilities — perfect if you're looking for something quieter and more unspoiled. Please note that dogs are not allowed on this beach, especially during the high season. Use this page to see current sea conditions, expected crowds and how to get there without any hassle.

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Frequently asked questions about La Ballena

How is the water at La Ballena today?+

Water temperature at La Ballena is 18°C with 0m waves.

What flag does La Ballena have today?+

Green flag. Calm sea, safe for swimming.

Are there jellyfish at La Ballena?+

Low jellyfish risk. No jellyfish expected.

How windy is it at La Ballena?+

Wind at La Ballena is 3 km/h with gusts of 19 km/h (NO).

What time is high tide at La Ballena?+

Today's high tides at La Ballena are at 01:52 and 14:17 (1.8m). Coefficient 120, spring tides.

Is there parking near La Ballena?+

La Ballena does not have official parking.

Are dogs allowed at La Ballena?+

No, dogs are not allowed at La Ballena.

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Beach facts
Length30 m
Width30 m
SandArena
Typearena
CrowdingBajo
CALM
The sea is waiting for you
Updated · 1 May, 23:00
Best time to go
11:00-14:00
Low UV (0). Midday is perfect: warmer water