Alcalá · Natural pools · Blue Flag
Piscinas Naturales de La Jaquita
Three Blue Flag volcanic rock pools connected by the modern pedestrian promenade of Alcalá.
- Address
- Paseo La Jaquita, Alcalá
- Pools
- Three, in volcanic rock
- Award
- Blue Flag
- Entry
- Free admission
- Lifeguard
- Daily 10:00 – 18:00 (High season)
📍 Piscinas Naturales de La Jaquita · Alcalá
🌊 Coastline view
☀️ Local atmosphere
Why we send people here
La Jaquita is widely considered one of the finest natural pool complexes in the Canary Islands because it combines raw volcanic geology with comfortable Blue Flag accessibility.
What’s there
Ladders
Stainless steel, into each pool
Handrails
Along all access steps
Showers
Freshwater on the promenade
Toilets
Public facilities available
Lifeguard
Stationed during daytime
Café nearby
Kiosk and terraces on the promenade
Before you get in
Rock pools on this coast are calm most days, but a big Atlantic swell can send waves over the wall. Check the flag on the promenade first.
Green flag
Good conditions. Swim normally.
Yellow flag
Take care. Stay close to the ladders and keep an eye on children.
Red flag
No swimming. Waves are coming over the rocks.