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La Cantera

58FairAguas de piscina. Sin el olor a cloro.
Alajeró·Santa Cruz de Tenerife·18° water·0 m waves+ weather
Status today: No reports
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Photos of La Cantera

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Sea & weather

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

Sunlight

Sunrise-Sunset API
08:29Sunrise
13h 14mDaylight hours
21:43Sunset

Tides at La Cantera today

Lunar estimate
▲ High
00:13
1.6m
▼ Low
06:25
0.2m
▲ High
12:38
1.6m
▼ Low
18:51
0.2m
Coefficient: 109Spring tides

Water and air temperature at La Cantera

Open-Meteo
17°CAir temperature
18°CWater temperature
16°CFeels like
UV 0UV index
73%Humidity

Wind at La Cantera today

NESO
Speed10 km/h
Max gust28 km/h
DirectionNO

Flag and jellyfish at La Cantera

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

Water quality at La Cantera

EEA · 2006/7/CE
Excelente
Compliant samples99%
Season2024
ClassificationExcelente (Directiva 2006/7/CE)
Actividades acuáticas
0mPlana
Mar en calma. no apto surf
Periodo: 8s
10km/h NO
18°C
Surf
0m · 8s · 10km/h
Windsurf
10km/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° 15°
Seco
Jue 30
Nublado
24° 16°
Seco
Vie 1
Nublado
24° 16°
Seco
Sáb 2
Nublado
24° 17°
Seco
Dom 3
Sol
24° 17°
Seco

How to get there

By car. open in Google Maps By public transport By bike Walking
Access typeA pie difícil / Barco
RoadGM-3
MarinaPuerto Deportivo de San Sebastián (30 km.)
Tráfico, afluencia y donde aparcar, parking cercaTiempo real
10%
ocupación
Vacía
Mejor hora hoy: 7am (20% ocupación)
12am6am12pm6pm11pm
Temporada alta · Día laborable

Restaurants near La Cantera

OpenStreetMap · 800m
Chiringuito La Rajita
Bar · 2988m · €€
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Hotels near La Cantera

No hotels found nearby

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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/restaurantsNo · Bus service

Information about La Cantera

MITECO 2024
Length300 m
Average width20 m
CompositionArena
Typearena
OccupationBajo
EnvironmentAislada
Coastal facadeAcantilado
Sea conditionsAguas tranquilas
VegetationYes
Protected areaYes
MunicipalityAlajeró
ProvinceSanta Cruz de Tenerife
RegionCanarias
Coordinates28.035663° N, -17.273074° E
City Hall websiteVisit website
Official MITECO recordVisit website
HospitalHospital Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Distance30 km.
Call 922140200112

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About La CanteraEverything you need to know ↓

Situada a los pies de un barranco, a esta cala sólo se puede acceder en barco, lo que permite disfrutar del bello entorno en un ambiente tranquilo.

La Cantera is one of those beaches in Santa Cruz de Tenerife that deserves a spot on your list this summer. It stretches 300 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. Please note that dogs are not allowed on this beach, especially during the high season. 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 La Cantera

How is the water at La Cantera today?+

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

What flag does La Cantera have today?+

Green flag. Calm sea, safe for swimming.

Are there jellyfish at La Cantera?+

Low jellyfish risk. No jellyfish expected.

How windy is it at La Cantera?+

Wind at La Cantera is 10 km/h with gusts of 28 km/h (NO).

What time is high tide at La Cantera?+

Today's high tides at La Cantera are at 00:13 and 12:38 (1.6m). Coefficient 109, spring tides.

Is there parking near La Cantera?+

La Cantera does not have official parking.

Are dogs allowed at La Cantera?+

No, dogs are not allowed at La Cantera.

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Beach facts
Length300 m
Width20 m
SandArena
Typearena
CrowdingBajo
CALM
The sea is waiting for you
Updated · 30 Apr, 00:38
Best time to go
11:00-14:00
Low UV (0). Midday is perfect: warmer water