Caletón de San Marcial

Caletón de San Marcial is an open coastal cove near Yaiza, in the Canary Islands, with sand and areas of rock. There is no gate and no fixed opening hours, so visits take place throughout the day. Use established paths over rock and sand and wear footwear with good grip, as footing can be uneven and requires steady movement, especially on the final approach to the shore. There is no admission fee. Parking is limited and informal near the access paths, followed by walking to the shore over uneven ground. Public transport does not reach the cove directly, so most visitors arrive by private vehicle or taxi and continue on foot from the nearest stopping point. The cove has no facilities. There are no toilets, showers, lifeguards, loungers, or food and drink sales. Bring drinking water, sun protection, swim footwear, and everything needed for a stay of a few hours, and carry all rubbish away with you. Natural shade is scarce and sun exposure is high, so morning and late afternoon visits are often more comfortable than midday, when heat and glare increase over sand and rock. The sea is generally clear over sand and rock but can become choppy with wind and swell. Check swell and wind before swimming, enter carefully around rocks, and avoid exposed areas when waves are strong or conditions look changeable. The cove is usually quiet, but space is limited, so arrive with flexible plans during warmer months and be prepared to adjust where you settle. Mobile services, supplies, and toilets need to be arranged in Yaiza or surrounding settlements before arrival, as nothing can be obtained at the cove itself.