The natural pools of Los Charcones and the El Puertillo beach They are located on the coast of Arucas, a few steps from the town of Bañaderos. That is, in the north of Gran Canaria. Both sites are a few meters away from each other. If you like, in the following lines we are going to give you all the details so that you can visit this 100% local area of Gran Canaria. Here we go!
Los Charcones Pools, Gran Canaria
The Charcones is one of the two bathing areas in Arucas that has the Blue Flag award.. This is due to the quality of its waters and provision of services. It has showers and footbaths, a lifeguard surveillance post, toilets... In addition, It is accessible for people with reduced mobility, both to access the pools, the sea and the toilets.
The natural pools of The Charcones do not They are beaches as such with sand. Well, they really are artificial, but that's how we refer to them in the Canary Islands. However, What is really natural is the sea water and the marine life that resides in these puddles.. That is, it is an artificially constructed pool. with stairs, railings, breakwaters and ramps.
El Puertillo, Gran Canaria
It is a small cove of black sand. Here the water is calmer, since it is practically surrounded by volcanic rocks that act as breakwaters. Like Los Charcones, It has the distinguished Blue Flag and the main services it offers are: security, showers and footbaths, toilets, it is accessible for people with reduced mobility and has parking a few steps away.
In the sand of El Puertillo beach we can see different boats. And the past This beach served as an anchorage and pier for people and goods.. The rocks in the area made natural barrier so that the merchandise could be anchored and unloaded. This led to this neighborhood and beach being called “El Puertillo” or “El Portillo”.
Another of the attractions of the beaches of Arucas is the observation of different species of birds and cetaceans such as dolphins and pilot whales, since it is a transit area for these. During winter and spring is when the pilot whales get closest to El Puertillo. Keep an eye out, you might see them rising to the surface to breathe!
Restaurants in Los Charcones and El Puertillo
Along the “Los Charcones” promenade that connects the natural pools of the same name and the Puertillo beach, there are several places to eat. Our favorite is the Dorado del Norte with terrace and sea views in front of Puertillo beach. We recommend the longorones (anchovies) and fried sardinesAs well as gofio, tuna tartare and any fresh fried or grilled fish.
There are more options in the area such as Los Charcones and Surkos Restaurant, both with sea views. They are good for a drink, but without a doubt we believe that the best of the walk is El Dorado.
Bañaderos, Arucas
The area of Los Charcones de Arucas was also known as Bañaderos. This place name comes from the name that the Castilians gave to this site, known as “Bañadero” or “Los Vañaderos”. The inhabitants of Gran Canaria bathed here, especially women belonging to the noble class.
Finally, between Los Charcones and El Puertillo there is a small beach of stones and black sand that also has showers and footbaths. Here the Bañaderos ravine ends and the bathroom is more dangerous (there are no breakwaters like in the other two). It is where the locals of Arucas They surf and bodyboard much of the year. You dare?
Video Los Charcones and El Puertillo
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Hello! I am Ruth, Canarian with a traveling soul. With training and experience in the tourism and digital marketing sector. In this blog I tell you all the tips you need to get to know the most authentic side of Gran Canaria on your own. I also share my travel guides to all the places in the world that I am visiting so that you can discover the destinations like a local and save time planning. In addition to traveling, I love gastronomy and sports. I run and hike in the mountains with my “dog-children” (Silver and Plata). In all these adventures my partner accompanies me, Jorge, which you will also see a lot on this blog.
