Natural pools guide · Lanzarote
5 verified beaches with charcos — the natural lava rock pools on Lanzarote that stay calm to swim when the open Atlantic is rough.
Curated by the Beach Atlas team · Updated July 2026
A charco is a Canary institution, and Lanzarote has some of the archipelago's best: natural pools where a lava flow met the sea and cooled into a rim of black rock, holding a basin of clear water that stays calm when the open coast is rough. This page gathers only the beaches on Lanzarote our verified inventory records as a natural rock pool or charco, so you are planning from each beach's own notes.
A charco lives and dies by the tide, so time your visit to low water, wear something on your feet for the sharp, algae-slick lava, and never swim when Atlantic waves are washing over the rim. Compare every verified beach on the full Lanzarote beach list, or widen the search with the best Canary beaches.
On Lanzarote, a charco is a tide-and-swell decision as much as a beach choice. Many of these pools are at their calm, clear best around low water and can be washed over or stirred up when the tide floods or a north swell runs. Check a tide table and the wind before you set out, bring footwear for the sharp lava rim, and use the full Lanzarote beach list to compare each pool's shelter, surface and access before you commit your morning.
Showing #1 – #5 of 5 beaches
Pools: Its natural pool-like setting makes it a popular spot for families.
Caletón Blanco is a small cove on the north coast of Lanzarote, sheltered by cliffs and known for its white sand and clear, turquoise waters. The beach is protected from the prevailing trade winds, resulting in calm sea conditions ideal for swimming. Its natural pool-like setting makes it a popular spot for families.
Pools: Known for its natural rock pools, the beach is sheltered by cliffs, creating calm waters ideal for swimming.
El Charcón is a small beach on the northwest coast of Lanzarote, near the village of Órzola. Known for its natural rock pools, the beach is sheltered by cliffs, creating calm waters ideal for swimming. The setting is rugged and volcanic, typical of Lanzarote's coastline.
Pools: Los Charcos is a small, sheltered beach on Lanzarote's east coast, known for its natural rock pools that form during low tide.
Los Charcos is a small, sheltered beach on Lanzarote's east coast, known for its natural rock pools that form during low tide. The beach is protected from the prevailing winds, resulting in calm waters suitable for swimming.
Pools: Playa de los Charcos is a small sandy cove on the northeast coast of Lanzarote, featuring volcanic rock formations and natural pools.
Playa de los Charcos is a small sandy cove on the northeast coast of Lanzarote, featuring volcanic rock formations and natural pools. The beach experiences moderate wave action from the prevailing trade winds, though sheltered spots among the rocks can offer calmer conditions.
Pools: Playa de los Clicos is a striking black volcanic sand beach on Lanzarote's west coast, nestled within a volcanic crater beside the vibrant green lagoon of Charco de los Clicos.
Playa de los Clicos is a striking black volcanic sand beach on Lanzarote's west coast, nestled within a volcanic crater beside the vibrant green lagoon of Charco de los Clicos. Its sheltered location and calm waters make it suitable for relaxing, though swimming is often restricted due to safety and environmental…
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