The 7 natural pools of South Tenerife
Natural Pools in Alcalá or the Jaquita Pool
The Natural Pools of Alcalá, better known as Charco de La Jaquita, are easily accessed by a pedestrian promenade that can be reached on foot from La Playa de Alcalá, located next to the town square.
An even easier way is to go to the end of the town and park near the Gran Meliá Isora Hotel, where the natural pools are located right behind it.
Guía de Isora has created an unbeatable promenade, with fully accessible bathing facilities that invite you to lie down and relax, enjoying the panoramic view and the sensational and warm atmosphere of the coast of Guía de Isora.
Natural Pool in Güímar or Charco de Golete
If you are looking for natural pools in the South of Tenerife, here we are going to decipher the location of some of them, the first is this one, in the Güímar area, known as Charco de Golete, it is located precisely on Alegranza Street, going down some half-hidden stairs in front, to get there, you have to enter through exit 26 of the Punta Prieta – la Caleta highway.
These natural pools in South Tenerife are usually hidden, in this case between houses and in a place you don’t expect, but getting to them is not difficult, you just have to know how to find them, so we leave you the location so that it is as easy as possible.
Once you are there, everything becomes calm, relaxation is maximum and all you have to do is enjoy the weather, the breeze, the sun, the surroundings and the views.
Natural pool of Puerto Santiago
This natural pool is actually located in Puerto Santiago, in the municipality of Santiago del Teide, it is in the Boca Cangrejo Urbanization, on the way down to the Barceló Hotel, Puerto Santiago.
There is no parking for this natural pool in the south of Tenerife, so you have to go around the area a couple of times or look for a private parking lot if you go by car, but it is worth it, the views of the Los Gigantes Cliffs are amazing and what can be said about the pool itself, a place that seems somewhat hidden, since you have to go through the urbanization and then go down a somewhat inclined section until you find it, although everything is enabled to reach the Puerto Santiago natural pool in a comfortable way.
The Forbidden Tancón Natural Pool
The natural pool in Puerto Santiago inside Cueva el Tancón is a natural pool that is very dangerous if the tide is bad, but if the weather permits, this natural pool in the south of Tenerife is a dream place, like the ones you see in the movies.
Its access is not complicated, it is located at the back of the Barceló Puerto Santiago Hotel, the closest pedestrian street is Calle Honduras, nearby is also the Mirador El Tancón.
The natural environment of the area is fantastic, we have spectacular views of Los Acantilados de Los Gigantes, another of the natural pools of southern Tenerife nearby, such as the Los Gigantes Natural Pool, a spectacular climate with an average of 22 degrees all year round and the sea breeze.
To enter the water of the Tancón pool, you go through a hole in the rocks that allows you access to this pool, which in turn is connected to the sea by another opening. This makes the currents and waves very dangerous at certain times, so this must be taken into account before accessing the Tancón.
Virgin's Pool in Arico (Natural Pool)
How to get to Charco de la Virgen in Arico?
Another of the natural pools found in the South of the Island is the pool found in Arico called the Charco de la Virgen, which is reached by Calle Nuestra Señora Carmen, in the town of La Jaca.
This pool is a circular formation in the rock, with little depth, where the water remains stagnant when the tide is low and leaves the possibility of bathing in it.
It is located on the right side of La Jaca beach, leaving a pleasant view of the sea, the town and the beach itself, another natural pool to visit in Tenerife.
Los Abrigos natural pool
Arriving at the coastal town of Los Abrigos from El Médano, on one of its left-hand detours and walking a stretch, we can find the pool known as Los Abrigos, another of the most wonderful natural pools in Tenerife, a place to enjoy what nature has given us, a rock formation that allows residents and tourists to enjoy a unique bath in a unique place. It is usually crowded on weekends and much quieter during the week. People go to bathe in a peaceful manner, although the depth of the Los Abrigos natural pool allows some to do some pirouettes or head dives.
We must be careful and prudent, depending on the state of the sea it can be dangerous.
The Google map below indicates exactly the location of the Los Abrigos natural pool.
Following some photos posted on Instagram by the author mentioned above, by the Tenerife tourism website and by ourselves, this pool aroused the curiosity of many residents and the truth is that its location was not very clear, so here we go…
This natural pool located in southern Tenerife is in La Caletilla, Candelaria.
To get to the La Caletilla Natural Pool in Candelaria, the quickest way is through entrance 14 of La TF1, the pool is located just behind the Punta del Rey Paddle Club, between Playa de la Caletilla and Playa de las Caletas.
This natural pool is surrounded by large houses that decorate the landscape, along with green areas and beautiful palm trees planted in the area.
The place has easy access and has been renovated and structured for the use and enjoyment of residents and tourists in a way that comfort comes first, of course the environment and the climate do the rest.
