Playa Abades · Los Abriguitos
Arico · South
Latest test
7 Sept 2026 · 15 days ago
Microbiology
E. coli 29 · Ent. 9
Latest official status
OpenAnnual quality
ExcellentMunicipality
Water quality in Arico
MiCharco brings together official measurements, classifications and recorded incidents for the 2 bathing zones of Arico, Tenerife. All data comes from official sources, with a direct link to each original source.
- Bathing areas
- 2
- With an active situation
- 0
- Last updated
- 21 Sept 2026
In addition, there are 3 recorded public actions related to sanitation, wastewater treatment and coastal infrastructure in Arico. See what's being done
Bathing zones in Arico
View on the map2 monitored bathing zones
| Latest official status | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Arico · South | Very good97 | Open | 7 Sept 2026 15 days ago | E. coli29 Ent.9 | Excellent | 344 mAuthorised |
Arico · South | Good90 | Open | 7 Sept 2026 15 days ago | E. coli70 Ent.29 | Excellent | 211 mAuthorisation in progress |
Very good97
Playa Poris de Abona
Arico · South
Latest test
7 Sept 2026 · 15 days ago
Microbiology
E. coli 70 · Ent. 29
Latest official status
OpenAnnual quality
ExcellentMeasures & Projects in Arico
See all actionsImprovement works completed on the Abades wastewater outfall
Arico completed improvement works on the Abades wastewater outfall and associated sanitation infrastructure. The intervention was intended to improve operation, strengthen monitoring and control, and improve the environmental management of the coastal wastewater system.
Final stage of the Abades outfall renewal project approved in 2025. Completion of infrastructure works does not by itself indicate the current bathing water quality at Abades.
Date
11 Jun 2026
Type
Completed
SANITATIONTREATMENT
Where
East · Arico · Arico · Abades
Who
Villa de Arico Town CouncilPublic institutions
€1.82 million sanitation overhaul planned for Porís and Las Maretas
A sanitation upgrade was approved for Porís de Abona and Las Maretas, including improvements to the Porís pumping station, new pressure pipelines and four underground pumping stations in Las Maretas.
This infrastructure action does not in itself imply any change in current bathing-water quality.
Date
9 May 2025
Type
Announced
SANITATIONSEWER NETWORK
Where
South · Arico · Porís de Abona and Las Maretas
Who
Cabildo de Tenerife (island council)Public institutions
Source
Abades wastewater outfall and treatment system undergoes major renewal
Arico approved the first phase of a wider project to modernise the wastewater treatment, pumping and outfall infrastructure serving Abades. The works include replacement of the pressure pipeline to the treatment station, installation of flow meters and improvements to the wastewater treatment infrastructure. The full project is valued at approximately €500,765 and is intended to improve system control and reduce the risk of uncontrolled discharges to the marine environment.
First stage of the Abades outfall renewal project; the improvement works were completed in 2026. This infrastructure measure does not by itself indicate current bathing water quality at Abades.
Investment: Inversión total del proyecto: aproximadamente 500.765 euros
Date
2025
Type
In progress
SANITATIONTREATMENT
Where
East · Arico · Arico · Abades
Who
Villa de Arico Town CouncilPublic institutions