Data as of: 2026-09-29, 21:48
Officially measured
bathing permitted
Most recent sample: 21 September 2026
Our calculation
No signal today
* Calculated from rain, live data on ocean currents and the zone own sample series. Updated hourly.
Playa de Charco Verde is situated in Los Llanos de Aridane on La Palma. The seabed consists of fine, dark sand. At around 185 metres long and approximately 65 metres wide, the beach is one of the shortest bathing areas on La Palma. Snorkelling, canoeing, football and volleyball are reported for this area.
Most recent official sample
| E. coli | 1 | Limit 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Intestinal enterococci | 1 | Limit 185 |
| Official verdict | bathing permitted (Zona Apta para el baño) | |
| Annual class | excellent (EXCELENTE) | |
The most recent sample was taken on 21 September 2026. For conditions today it is only an indication. This zone is sampled about every 28 days, and by that rhythm the next sample is due on 19 October 2026.
Conditions today
| Rain over the past 48 hours | 0.0 millimetres |
|---|---|
| Current | 0.7 km/h |
| Wave height | 0.96 metres |
Waste water discharges nearby
| Waste water discharges nearby | Distance | Official verdict | Treatment | Condition of the pipe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conducción de desagüe de Puerto Naos | 1.5 Kilometer | not authorised | secondary treatment | good |
History
50 samples since 23 January 2023, none of them with a ban or warning.
This page exists because this beach is searched for frequently. The official data show nothing unusual here.
Official bathing water profile (PDF)
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Beaches nearby
Weather in Los Llanos de Aridane: current forecast, water temperature and UV index
All bathing zones on La Palma To the map of all Canary Islands
Waste water news from the Canary Islands
This page does not replace official bathing water monitoring or a warning issued by the municipality. The estimated part is our own calculation, not a measurement.
Sources: Gobierno de Canarias (Dirección General de Salud Pública; Censo de vertidos desde tierra al mar), Ministerio de Sanidad (NÁYADE), European Environment Agency (UWWTD), Ministerio para la Transición Ecológica, Open-Meteo.