Charco Azul
A natural seawater pool built on the volcanic rock coast, with waves crashing in and blue water. It is a great spot for a swim on the island's northeast coast.
Charco Azul lies on the seafront at San Andrés y Sauces, where several seawater pools have been carved out among the black volcanic reefs. At high tide, waves wash over the rock barrier and flood into the pools. Facilities include changing rooms, showers and sun terraces, and there is a seafood restaurant nearby. Entry is free. The pools may close on rough-sea days or in winter, and the rock surfaces are slippery. It can be combined in one day with the nearby Los Tilos forest and the old village of San Andrés.
Opening hours
Open all day; facilities are more complete in summer
Nearby sights
- Los Tilos Laurel Forest
- Playa de Nogales
- Cubo de La Galga
- Royal Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Snows
- Barco de la Virgen (Naval Museum)
- Iglesia de El Salvador
- Santa Cruz de La Palma Old Town
- Roque de los Muchachos