Charco Azul — El Hierro

Charco Azul

Not recommended today

Strong gusts between 17:00 and 20:00. Rough sea, with waves up to 1.1 m. Unfavorable beach conditions.

AURA Score
3.1

Mattina

3.4

Not recommended today

Pomeriggio

2.9

Not recommended today

Hourly cloud cover trend

33%08
31%10
58%light12
30%rain14
73%rain16
30%rain18
27%rain20

Hourly wind trend

🏖️ spiaggia14 km/h48 km/h0815 km/h49 km/h1015 km/h46 km/h1214 km/h50 km/h1414 km/h50 km/h1612 km/h60 km/h1810 km/h60 km/h20

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About the beach

Frontera · El Hierro

Charco Azul is one of El Hierro's best-known bathing areas, shaped by lava flows in the El Golfo valley. Rock formations create sheltered pools where the water is often calm; walkways, stairs, sun terraces and parking ease access, but there is no lifeguard.

Moderate wavesLimited parkingIconic views

Beach features

  • Sand: rocks — Rocky access to the sea: best for confident swimmers.
  • Exposure: Northwest — open sea views
  • Services: ParkingDisponibilità stagionale: verifica prima di partire.
  • Info: Restrooms

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Charco Azul

Parcheggi, stabilimenti e bar nei dintorni

Apri mappa

By camper

Beach access and a reliable nearby base for your camper.

Getting to the beach

Parking is limited: with a camper, check access, manoeuvring space and local restrictions first.

Where to base yourself

No verified stop close enough

We would rather not present an ordinary car park as an overnight stop. Search nearby camper areas and check their rules and opening.

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Opening, rates and local rules can change. Always verify with the operator or source before leaving.

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Verified on 11 Sept 2026 · Sources: Turismo de El Hierro · Charco Azul, OpenStreetMap · punto costiero verificato, Turismo de El Hierro · itinerario delle piscine

Wind at the beach

Grecale from the north-east

Speed

14 km/h

Gusts 60 km/h

NESW
Lateral

Blows along the coast, with limited effect on the water.

Sea details

  • Sea: Rough
  • Waves: 1.0 m
  • Water temperature: 25°C·
  • Wind direction: Grecale (north-east)