Playa Guios · Los Gigantes · Argel

Water quality, official measurements, discharges and incidents in Santiago del Teide, Tenerife.

Historical profile
Very good98 / 100

Last official sample:

The available official measurements show a consistently strong historical profile over the last 24 months.

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 Guíos below the Los Gigantes cliffs, Santiago del Teide
Field view · Playa Guios · Los Gigantes · ArgelWikimedia Commons · Mike Peel · CC BY-SA 4.0 (opens in a new tab)

View official analyses, annual classification, incidents and nearby discharges related to Playa Guios · Los Gigantes · Argel.

Latest official test
15 days ago
E. coli
9
MPN / 100 mlBelow EU ‘Excellent’ reference value
Enterococci
40
MPN / 100 mlBelow EU ‘Excellent’ reference value
Nearest discharge
276 m
Authorisation in progressRelevant 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.

Very good98 / 100

Last official sample:

The available official measurements show a consistently strong historical profile over the last 24 months.

Official data

Latest official measurements

Measurement age visible · Not real time
Period
DateSampling pointE. coliEnterococciOfficial statusSourceDate retrievedLast official update
7 Sept 2026CENTRO9 MPN / 100 ml40 MPN / 100 mlSuitable for bathing21 Sept 202621 Sept 2026
24 Aug 2026CENTRO29 MPN / 100 ml40 MPN / 100 mlSuitable for bathing17 Sept 202617 Sept 2026
10 Aug 2026CENTRO40 MPN / 100 ml29 MPN / 100 mlSuitable for bathing17 Sept 202617 Sept 2026
20 Jul 2026CENTRO29 MPN / 100 ml29 MPN / 100 mlSuitable for bathing17 Sept 202617 Sept 2026
6 Jul 2026CENTRO30 MPN / 100 ml29 MPN / 100 mlSuitable for bathing17 Sept 202617 Sept 2026

Sample evolution

Recent microbiological measurements

CENTRO

14 Oct 2025–7 Sept 2026 · Official samples

E. coliEnterococci
Period

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

Beaches near Playa Guios · Los Gigantes · Argel

Frequently asked questions

What is the water quality at Playa Guios · Los Gigantes · Argel?

The official annual classification for Playa Guios · Los Gigantes · Argel is “Excellent”, while MiCharco’s historical profile is “Very good”. 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 Guios · Los Gigantes · Argel was taken on 7 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 7 Sept 2026, E. coli measured 9 UFC/100 ml and intestinal enterococci 40 UFC/100 ml. These are values from that specific sample, not a measurement of today.

Are there registered discharges near Playa Guios · Los Gigantes · Argel?

According to the official land-to-sea discharge census, the nearest registered point is 276 m from Playa Guios · Los Gigantes · Argel. 7 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 Guios · Los Gigantes · Argel?

No published incidents, closures or official notices about Playa Guios · Los Gigantes · Argel 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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