Playa de los Cristianos

Water quality, official measurements, discharges and incidents in Arona, Tenerife.

Historical profile
Moderate84 / 100

Last official sample:

Several elevated official microbiological results during the last 24 months have reduced the historical profile.

This score summarises the available official bathing-water history using MiCharco’s methodology. It does not represent real-time water conditions.

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Playa de los Cristianos on the south coast of Tenerife
Field view · Playa de los CristianosWikimedia Commons · Mike__Lawrence · CC BY-SA 2.0 (opens in a new tab)

View official analyses, annual classification, incidents and nearby discharges related to Playa de los Cristianos.

Latest official test
13 days ago
E. coli
180
MPN / 100 mlBelow EU ‘Excellent’ reference value
Enterococci
9
MPN / 100 mlBelow EU ‘Excellent’ reference value
Nearest discharge
303 m
AuthorisedRelevant pressure factor
Latest official status
Open

Current beach state published by Gobierno de Canarias: APTA PARA EL BAÑO

Incidents · 30 days
None recorded
Annual quality
Excellent
Historical context

Latest recorded incidents

Recorded water-quality incidents and official notices.

No recent recorded incidents.

Historical context

Historical profile

This score summarises the available official bathing-water history using MiCharco’s methodology. It does not represent real-time water conditions.

Moderate84 / 100

Last official sample:

Several elevated official microbiological results during the last 24 months have reduced the historical profile.

Official data

Latest official measurements

Measurement age visible · Not real time
Sampling point
Period
DateSampling pointE. coliEnterococciOfficial statusSourceDate retrievedLast official update
9 Sept 2026IZQUIERDA180 MPN / 100 ml9 MPN / 100 mlSuitable for bathing21 Sept 202621 Sept 2026
7 Sept 2026IZQUIERDA40 MPN / 100 ml140 MPN / 100 mlNot published17 Sept 202617 Sept 2026
31 Aug 2026IZQUIERDA29 MPN / 100 ml29 MPN / 100 mlSuitable for bathing17 Sept 202617 Sept 2026
10 Aug 2026IZQUIERDA110 MPN / 100 ml50 MPN / 100 mlSuitable for bathing17 Sept 202617 Sept 2026
20 Jul 2026IZQUIERDA9 MPN / 100 ml9 MPN / 100 mlSuitable for bathing17 Sept 202617 Sept 2026

Sample evolution

Recent microbiological measurements

IZQUIERDA

13 Oct 2025–9 Sept 2026 · Official samples

E. coliEnterococci
Sampling point
Period

Recent official bathing-water samples. Lower values generally indicate lower levels of faecal indicator bacteria.

Beaches near Playa de los Cristianos

Frequently asked questions

What is the water quality at Playa de los Cristianos?

The official annual classification for Playa de los Cristianos is “Excellent”, while MiCharco’s historical profile is “Moderate”. MiCharco’s profile is based on the available official microbiological measurements and relevant recorded context. They use different methodologies and time frames; neither represents real-time water conditions.

When was the latest official sample taken?

The most recent official sample available for Playa de los Cristianos was taken on 9 Sept 2026. Bathing-water sampling is not daily; every sample is shown with its own date.

What were the latest E. coli and enterococci values?

In the official sample of 9 Sept 2026, E. coli measured 180 UFC/100 ml and intestinal enterococci 9 UFC/100 ml. These are values from that specific sample, not a measurement of today.

Are there registered discharges near Playa de los Cristianos?

According to the official land-to-sea discharge census, the nearest registered point is 303 m from Playa de los Cristianos. 8 registered points within 3 km is shown as contextual pressure and does not affect the historical profile. A registered discharge does not in itself imply a water-quality problem.

Have there been recent closures or incidents at Playa de los Cristianos?

No published incidents, closures or official notices about Playa de los Cristianos were found in the monitored sources.

Where does MiCharco's data come from?

From official sources: the Government of the Canary Islands bathing-water sampling, NÁYADE information where applicable, the official land-to-sea discharge census and communications from local administrations. Every record links to the original source.

Does MiCharco's data say whether I can swim today?

Not necessarily. An official sample may have been taken days or weeks earlier, and a good past sample does not guarantee today's conditions. For current restrictions, always check official notices and on-site signage.

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