El Caletón, Natural pool in Garachico, Spain.
El Caletón comprises several interconnected pools that are naturally carved into black volcanic rock and continuously fed by seawater from the Atlantic. The basins vary in depth and size, creating different areas suited for various swimmers.
The 1706 volcanic eruption from Mount Trevejo created these formations when lava flowed into the sea and solidified into basalt rock. This single event permanently reshaped the Garachico coastline.
The pools serve as a favored social gathering spot where locals and visitors enjoy the water together, especially on warmer days.
The pools remain accessible year-round with changing facilities, showers, and parking available nearby. Wear water shoes or bring footwear since the rocks are slippery, especially when wet.
Small fish and marine creatures regularly move through natural channels connecting the pools to the open ocean, where they can be spotted while swimming. This creates an unexpected encounter with local sea life.
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