ReportMedia
A visible microalgae patch was reported in the bathing area of Los Charcos de Valleseco and along the nearby Anaga coastline. The event was associated with a natural microalgae bloom rather than a confirmed sewage discharge.
Playa Valleseco · Los Charcos
Water quality, official measurements, discharges and incidents in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife.
Historical profile
Very good97 / 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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View official analyses, annual classification, incidents and nearby discharges related to Playa Valleseco · Los Charcos.
Latest official test
15 days ago
E. coli
29
MPN / 100 mlBelow EU ‘Excellent’ reference value
Enterococci
9
MPN / 100 mlBelow EU ‘Excellent’ reference value
Nearest discharge
105 m
AuthorisedNot a relevant pressure factor
Latest official status
OpenCurrent beach state published by Gobierno de Canarias: APTA PARA EL BAÑO
Incidents · 30 days
1 recent incidentView historyAnnual quality
Not publishedHistorical context
Latest recorded incidents
Recorded water-quality incidents and official notices.
ClosedMedia
Bathing was preventively prohibited across the Valleseco coastline after an incident initially reported as a possible marine discharge of unknown origin.
ReopenedMedia
Bathing reopened later the same day after authorities resolved the incident. The initially suspected hydrocarbon spill was ruled out and was linked instead to an incident involving an inert-gas production system on a vessel.
ReopenedOfficial
El Bloque and Los Charcos reopened on 18 September after follow-up analyses returned favourable values and normal parameters.
ClosedOfficial
Santa Cruz de Tenerife City Council prohibited bathing at El Bloque and Los Charcos in Valleseco after routine monitoring detected indicators of water contamination at both bathing areas.
Based on the trusted official and media sources monitored by MiCharco.
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 good97 / 100
Last official sample:
The available official measurements show a consistently strong historical profile over the last 24 months.
Official data
Measurement age visible · Not real timeLatest official measurements
Period
| Date | Sampling point | E. coli | Enterococci | Official status | Source | Date retrieved | Last official update |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Sept 2026 | LATITUD 28º 28´58.87´´N. LONGITUD 16º 14´15.51´´O | 29 MPN / 100 ml | 9 MPN / 100 ml | Suitable for bathing | 21 Sept 2026 | 21 Sept 2026 | |
| 24 Aug 2026 | LATITUD 28º 28´58.87´´N. LONGITUD 16º 14´15.51´´O | 29 MPN / 100 ml | 40 MPN / 100 ml | Suitable for bathing | 17 Sept 2026 | 17 Sept 2026 | |
| 10 Aug 2026 | LATITUD 28º 28´58.87´´N. LONGITUD 16º 14´15.51´´O | 29 MPN / 100 ml | 9 MPN / 100 ml | Suitable for bathing | 17 Sept 2026 | 17 Sept 2026 | |
| 20 Jul 2026 | LATITUD 28º 28´58.87´´N. LONGITUD 16º 14´15.51´´O | 9 MPN / 100 ml | 3 MPN / 100 ml | Suitable for bathing | 17 Sept 2026 | 17 Sept 2026 | |
| 6 Jul 2026 | LATITUD 28º 28´58.87´´N. LONGITUD 16º 14´15.51´´O | 9 MPN / 100 ml | 9 MPN / 100 ml | Suitable for bathing | 17 Sept 2026 | 17 Sept 2026 |
Sample evolution
Recent microbiological measurements
LATITUD 28º 28´58.87´´N. LONGITUD 16º 14´15.51´´O
25 May 2026–7 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 Valleseco · Los Charcos
Frequently asked questions
What is the water quality at Playa Valleseco · Los Charcos?
No official annual classification is published for Playa Valleseco · Los Charcos. MiCharco’s historical profile is “Very good” and is based on the available official microbiological measurements and relevant recorded context. It is a historical indicator and does not represent real-time water conditions.
When was the latest official sample taken?
The most recent official sample available for Playa Valleseco · Los Charcos 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 29 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 Valleseco · Los Charcos?
According to the official land-to-sea discharge census, the nearest registered point is 105 m from Playa Valleseco · Los Charcos. 2 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 Valleseco · Los Charcos?
Yes. There is 1 incident with current relevance in the verified record for Playa Valleseco · Los Charcos. See the incidents section on this page for details and 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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