La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain

Playa El Charcón

Playa El Charcón is a small, picturesque beach located in the municipality of Tazacorte. It is nestled between a lighthouse and Playa Nueva, boasting a unique natural landscape. The beach is part of a Biosphere Reserve and is situated in a semi-urban area.

The beach's shoreline is mainly composed of pebbles, and it is known for the vibrant color of its water and the surrounding bay. Despite its beauty, the beach is not always suitable for swimming due to the presence of sharp rocks in the water and the frequent occurrence of strong, moderate waves. Behind the beach, there is a ravine, further contributing to the diverse scenery of the area.

Playa El Charcón is 8 meters wide and 220 meters long. It is not a crowded beach, with no more than 30% of the beach being occupied during peak season. This could be attributed to its isolated location and the lack of proper signage.

Discover accommodation options near Playa El Charcón and enjoy the vibrant colors of the water and surrounding bay.

In terms of amenities, there is a bar located near the beach, although the tables are quite close together.

What to do at Playa El Charcón?

Bars

You can enjoy a refreshing drink at one of the bars situated on the beach.

Visitor Reviews

Visitor reviews highlight the beauty of the beach and the fabulous color of the water as the most liked features. However, they also express dissatisfaction with the scant amount of sand on the shore and the close proximity of tables at the bar.

Where to Stay near Playa El Charcón?

Beach lovers heading to Playa El Charcón often opt for accommodations in the nearby town of Tazacorte, known for its charming atmosphere and proximity to other attractions. Alternatively, some visitors choose to stay in Los Llanos de Aridane, a larger town offering a wider range of services and amenities.

The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.

Where is Playa El Charcón?

Latitude: 28.601537 / Longitude: -17.9237414

Playa El Charcón is located in La Palma. The following map of Playa El Charcón shows the exact location.

Playa El Charcón: Weather Today

📅 Tuesday, March 10, 2026
It's an average beach day at Playa El Charcón. The air will be warm. The sun will be out, so be sure to use sunscreen as the UV index will be high. The sea temperature is cool. The waves will be high, so exercise caution. The wind will be moderate, with occasional strong gusts.
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Air

Low / High15.8°C/21.5°C
Feels Like (High)23.2°C
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Sea

Sea Temperature19.1 °C
Wave Height1.9 m
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Rain

Rain Chance3%
Rainfall0 mm
Rain Duration0 h
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Sun

Sunrise / Sunset07:26/19:16
Sunshine Hours10.9 hrs
UV Index6.5
Cloud Cover12%
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Wind

Speed15.5 km/h
Gusts42.5 km/h
DirectionNE

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