Caletón Blanco beach

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If you are looking for your dream swimiming spot then Caletón Blanco is your ideal place.

Two people smiling and taking a selfie at the beach with clear water in the background. One person is wearing sunglasses and has a backpack, while the other has a beard and is shirtless. There is a text overlay that says 'Officially never coming home....'
A man jumping joyfully in shallow water at the beach, wearing sunglasses and blue swim trunks, with a smartphone in one hand.

The fishing village of Órzola has a series of inviting coves on the eastern part of its coast, a natural feature which demands an outing to this area of the island.

Among them Caletón Blanco stands out. A stunning natural swimming pool of crystal clear water takes up most of this dream location that is dotted with volcanic lava.

Selfie of a woman with sunglasses and a white blouse standing in shallow water at a beach with rocks in the background.
A shirtless man standing in shallow water at a beach, with rocky formations in the background and a clear sky.
A woman in sunglasses smiling at the camera with a man in the background smiling and posing in shallow water at a beach.
Person's feet standing in shallow water on a sandy beach.
A man wading in clear shallow water at the beach, wearing blue swim trunks and sunglasses, with a sunny sky and people in the background.
A clear shallow water with a visible rocky pathway leading into the ocean, surrounded by calm waves and a blue sky.
A person wading in clear water at a beach, wearing sunglasses and blue swim shorts, with other people in the background enjoying the water.

Caletón Blanco is unlike any other beach on the island. Its long stretches of white sand, interspersed with black lava flows and turquoise pools, create a dramatic yet welcoming landscape.

A woman with sunglasses and a white headband is smiling and making a peace sign with her right hand while standing in shallow water with a clear blue sky in the background.
A woman and a man are smiling while standing in shallow water, with clear blue water and a sandy bottom in the background. The woman is wearing a white blouse and has a backpack, while the man is shirtless with sunglasses.
A clear, calm lagoon with a sandy bottom and gentle waves, featuring a man standing in the water while several other people are seen in the background.
Clear turquoise water gently reflects the sunlight, with dark rocky formations emerging from the sea. In the background, hills can be seen under a blue sky with a few scattered clouds.

It is a quiet beach, with shallow areas ideal for swimming, even for families with children.

In addition, its orientation and location protect it from the wind, making it especially pleasant all year round.

A man standing in shallow water surrounded by black volcanic rocks, with a clear blue sky and other people wading in the background.
A man standing in shallow water at a beach, wearing swim trunks and holding something in his hand, with rocky formations and clear blue skies in the background.

Caletón Blanco changes a lot with the tide. At low tide, calm pools form, perfect for swimming or snorkeling. At high tide, the sea advances and covers much of the sand.

A rocky beach with clear water pools reflecting the sky, featuring various rock formations and shallow sandy areas.
A serene coastal scene with clear water reflecting the sky and sandy beach, featuring people wading in the water and a mountainous backdrop under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
A person taking a selfie at a beach, with a sandy shore and rocky formations visible in the background, under a cloudy sky.
Man standing in shallow water on a beach, wearing sunglasses and denim shorts, with rocks in the background.

It is a absolutely stunning slice of pristine beauty. A little spot of paradise.

A smiling person with sunglasses and a headband takes a selfie near a calm beach with clear water and distant rocky formations.
A man standing in shallow water at the beach, wearing sunglasses and holding a black object, with a sunny sky and rocky shoreline in the background.
A rocky beach landscape featuring black volcanic rocks in shallow water with a backdrop of rolling hills under a partly cloudy sky.
A tranquil beach scene featuring clear water, sandy shoreline, and rocky landscapes under a bright blue sky with some clouds.
A rocky shoreline with black volcanic rocks and clear water revealing the sandy bottom, under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.
A clear, shallow lagoon with a sandy bottom, where a man stands in the water. The sunlight creates shimmering reflections on the surface, with several people visible in the background enjoying the water.
A man standing in shallow water surrounded by black volcanic rocks, with several other people wading in the background. The sky is clear and blue.
A couple smiling for a selfie at a beach, with clear turquoise water and a rocky coastline in the background.
A man standing in shallow water at the beach, wearing blue swim trunks and sunglasses, with a clear blue sky in the background.
A happy couple taking a selfie in shallow turquoise water, both wearing sunglasses, against a backdrop of rocks and blue sky.
Clear turquoise water reflecting sunlight, with dark volcanic rocks in the foreground and mountainous terrain in the background under a blue sky.

Published by Derbyshire Gal

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