Charco de Isla Cangrejo — Attraction in Santiago del Teide

It is very dangerous place, please DON’T COME HERE or try to swim or take kids to the water even. One side of the pool is without any barrier, you can be easy washed out of the pool and there will be no chance to survive when it is high tide. We visited that place yesterday (25/12/2022). From the beginning it seemed very nice, pretty place as everyone describes it in reviews but after my husband were almost washed away from pool we decided to leave because the waves were so strong that you couldn’t do anything, it just brings you to the left side where is no any barrier that keeps you inside and then you can easy fall down on rocks. That what we thought and that what happened in the end…. While we were leaving, two guys were washed out from the pool with very strong wave. Emergency were called but they came 30 min after. There are no lifeguards, no safety measures, NOTHING. It costs so less to put at least rope and lifebuoy there, it could help someone to survive for sure. Nevertheless, these two guys yesterday had second birthday. One of them could climb up the rock. Another men was in the water around 25 minutes under big endless waves and crazy water flow. When we took him out, he was unconscious, had several deep scratches and bruises all over the body. Only 20 minutes after we took him out, help came with helicopter, all guards etc but if would be too late if kind people that were in the beach wouldn’t help him to get out from the water. It cost nothing to put here some safety equipment, lifeguard etc… come on! There are tones of tourists visiting your island every year, leaving here so much money for what? For being dead in the end just because government cannot spend ANY money for making...

The place is beautiful 😻 and it makes for some great pictures, sightseeing and people watching.

However, please use your common sense for your safety here. Coming from Hawai’i, to me is just normal to understand and respect the ocean. I see several negative reviews about how dangerous this place is. It’s only dangerous if you don’t have common sense.

If the tie is high and the water is rough, it makes sense not to get in the water or even get closer to the pool. Waves sizes are not consistent and it’s obvious at one point one huge wave will come and will drag you into the open ocean.

If the water is calm, this place is perfectly safe. We took our kids here and the water was calm but we didn’t let them in because it felt super dirty. Such a shame. Also watch your step as you cross the narrow platform because it’s super slippery.

I was more interested in exploring the little cave beach to the left of the pool. Three stars because it’s not completely natural and because...

Absolutely worth to see - natural pools of Tenerife. This one is best on all island! This naturally made pool has super warm water - swimming here is nice as for adults as for the smallest swimmers 🏊‍♂️ Normally waves are coming and pour water on you what is quite fun 🤩 A lot of stones around so if you have something like a blanket with you - sunbath is possible. In other case back pain would be guaranteed. Be careful with stairs when you go down to the pool - can...