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El Ancón

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La Orotava·Santa Cruz de Tenerife·18° water·0 m waves+ weather
Status today: No reports
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Photos of El Ancón

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Sea & weather

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

Sunlight

Sunrise-Sunset API
08:24Sunrise
13h 18mDaylight hours
21:42Sunset

Tides at El Ancón today

Lunar estimate
▲ High
01:34
1.8m
▼ Low
07:46
0.2m
▲ High
13:59
1.7m
▼ Low
20:11
0.2m
Coefficient: 117Spring tides

Water and air temperature at El Ancón

Open-Meteo
22°CAir temperature
18°CWater temperature
26°CFeels like
UV 8UV index
78%Humidity
Very high UV. SPF 50+ See our sunscreen guide →

Wind at El Ancón today

NESO
Speed6 km/h
Max gust23 km/h
DirectionONO

Flag and jellyfish at El Ancón

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

Water quality at El Ancón

EEA · 2006/7/CE
Excelente
Compliant samples99%
Season2024
ClassificationExcelente (Directiva 2006/7/CE)
Actividades acuáticasSpot verificado OSM
0mPlana
Mar en calma. no apto surf
Periodo: 8s
6km/h ONO
18°C
OSM
Surf
0m · 8s · 6km/h
Windsurf
6km/h ONO
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° 15°
Seco
Sáb 2
Nublado
24° 16°
Seco
Dom 3
Nublado
24° 17°
Seco
Lun 4
Sol
25° 17°
Seco
Mar 5
Nublado
27° 18°
Seco

How to get there

By car. open in Google Maps By public transport By bike Walking
Access typeA pie difícil
RoadTF-176
Bus typeInterurbano
Tráfico, afluencia y donde aparcar, parking cercaTiempo real
55%
ocupación
Concurrida
Mejor hora hoy: 7am (17% ocupación)
12am6am12pm6pm11pm
Temporada media · Día laborable · Festivo

Restaurants near El Ancón

OpenStreetMap · 800m
Garden Cafe
Restaurante · 650m · €€
Ver →
El Valle
Restaurante · 724m · €€
Ver →
El Diablito
Restaurante · 741m · €€
Ver →
Las Barricas
Restaurante · 751m · €€
Ver →
El Rincón de Tula
Restaurante · 758m · €€
Ver →

Hotels near El Ancón

No hotels found nearby

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Campsites nearby

OpenStreetMap
⛺
Parkplatz beim Leuchtturm von Puerto de la Cruz
Autocaravanas· ★★
5.0 km · Motorhomes
⛺
Zona de Acampada de La Caldera
Camping· ★★★
7.7 km · Motorhomes · Tents
Web+34 922239199
⛺
Campamento La Maresía
Camping· ★★★
8.3 km · Motorhomes · Tents
⛺
Campamento Quimpi
Camping· ★★★
9.2 km · Motorhomes · Tents
Web+34651608118
⛺
Zona de Acampada de Las Calderetas
Camping· ★★★
9.4 km · Tents
Web

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 rentalNo · Yacht clubNo · Bars/restaurantsSí · Bus service

Information about El Ancón

MITECO 2024
Length200 m
Average width20 m
CompositionArena
Typearena
OccupationMedio
EnvironmentAislada
Coastal facadeAcantilado
Sea conditionsOleaje fuerte
VegetationYes
Protected areaYes
MunicipalityLa Orotava
ProvinceSanta Cruz de Tenerife
RegionCanarias
Coordinates28.42426° N, -16.504572° E
City Hall websiteVisit website
Official MITECO recordVisit website
HospitalClínica Tamaragua
Distance4 km.
Call 922380512112

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About El AncónEverything you need to know ↓

El acceso a esta playa es complicado al estar ubicada al fondo de un acantilado. Las condiciones para el baño son poco favorables.Also known as: Santana

When you arrive at El Ancón, in La Orotava, you'll understand why this beach is so popular in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. It stretches 200 metres in length and 20 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. If you enjoy surfing, you're in the right place. This is a naturist beach, so if you're looking for a free and unrestricted atmosphere, you'll find it here. Before you head out, check the real-time sea conditions on this page so there are no surprises.

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Frequently asked questions about El Ancón

How is the water at El Ancón today?+

Water temperature at El Ancón is 18°C with 0m waves.

What flag does El Ancón have today?+

Green flag. Calm sea, safe for swimming.

Are there jellyfish at El Ancón?+

Low jellyfish risk. No jellyfish expected.

How windy is it at El Ancón?+

Wind at El Ancón is 6 km/h with gusts of 23 km/h (ONO).

What time is high tide at El Ancón?+

Today's high tides at El Ancón are at 01:34 and 13:59 (1.8m). Coefficient 117, spring tides.

Is there parking near El Ancón?+

El Ancón does not have official parking.

Are dogs allowed at El Ancón?+

No, dogs are not allowed at El Ancón.

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Beach facts
Length200 m
Width20 m
SandArena
Typearena
CrowdingMedio
CALM
The sea is waiting for you
Updated · 1 May, 13:57
Best time to go
11:00-14:00
Low UV (8). Midday is perfect: warmer water