Charco de los Clicos (El Golfo)
Charco de los Clicos
Half of a volcanic crater cut open by the waves, with an emerald lagoon hidden behind black sand, and a fishing village beside it famous for seafood at sunset.
Charco de los Clicos is in El Golfo on the west coast. Half of a volcanic cone has been eroded by the waves, and the remaining reddish-brown cliffs surround a lagoon connected to the sea. Algae in the water give it a vivid emerald green that contrasts with the black sand and blue ocean. You can only view it from designated lookout trails, and visitors may not go down to the lake or swim. It is about a 10-minute walk from the parking area in the village of El Golfo. Along the seafront, restaurants serve fried fish, octopus and papas arrugadas, and the sunset views are best. It can be combined with Los Hervideros and the salt pans to form a southwest coastal route.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Los Hervideros
- Salinas de Janubio
- Timanfaya National Park
- Playa Blanca & Marina Rubicón
- Caldera Blanca
- Museo Atlántico
- La Geria
- Caldera de los Cuervos