Everything
you need to know
Where we train, which groups there are, who is on the poolside and how to join the club.
The club
Where does Club Natación Los Cristianos train?
At the Los Cristianos Municipal Pool, Av. de Chayofita, 12 (38650 Arona, Santa Cruz de Tenerife). It has been our home since 1993.
Is the pool heated? Do you train all year round?
Yes, the pool is heated and we train all year round, except in August.
How long has the club been around?
Since 1993. We have been training swimmers in the south of Tenerife for more than 30 years.
Who runs the club?
María Asencio, the club's founder and director since 1993.
What has the club achieved?
The club has won national medals and achieved standout results in the first division of the Copa de Clubes (Spanish club cup).
What do training sessions cover?
Every CNLC swimmer trains five parts: technique, base training, dryland training, speed and specialising in their stroke and distance.
Groups, schedules and fees
From what age can children start?
From age 6.
Do you need to be able to swim to join?
Yes, you need to be able to swim. There is a level test to join.
What groups, schedules and fees are there?
- Minis and Prebenjamines (under 10): Monday to Friday, 17:00 to 18:00. €45 a month.
- Benjamines and Alevines (10 to 12): Monday to Friday and some Saturdays, 17:30 to 19:30 or 20:00. €60 a month.
- Infantil and Junior (13 to 16): Monday to Friday and some Saturdays, 15:30 to 17:30. €60 a month.
- Open (Absoluto, 17 and over): Monday to Friday and some Saturdays, 15:30 to 17:30. €60 a month.
- Masters: Monday to Friday; ask us for the schedule. €50 a month.
Is there a joining fee?
New members pay €140 for the first month, which covers that month's fee and the swimming federation licence.
Are there discounts?
- Second sibling and large families: 50% off the monthly fee.
- People with a certified disability: free of charge.
Is there swimming for adults?
Yes, in the Open and Masters group, which is for swimmers who train and compete. The club has no group for adults who only want to swim without competing.
Coaches
Who are the coaches?
The coaching team is María Asencio, the club's founder and director, and coaches Agoney Rodríguez, Fernando Sánchez and Francisco Caamaño.
Who coaches each group?
- María Asencio: Infantil and Junior, and Open and Masters.
- Agoney Rodríguez: Benjamines, Alevines, Infantil and Junior.
- Fernando Sánchez: Benjamines and Alevines.
- Francisco Caamaño: Benjamines and Alevines.
What qualifications do the coaches have?
- María Asencio: senior coach in swimming, freediving, open water swimming and fin swimming.
- Agoney Rodríguez: assistant swimming coach.
- Fernando Sánchez: swimming instructor and swimmer.
- Francisco Caamaño: TAFAD diploma (Spanish qualification in sport and physical activity).
Do the coaches speak English or other languages?
Yes, the coaches can help you in English or other languages.
Competition, open water and trips
Is competing compulsory?
Yes, competing is compulsory at the club.
Which competitions does the club take part in?
All of them: island, Canary Islands and national competitions. We also take part in open water swims in the sea around Tenerife.
Which open water swims do you take part in?
We have taken part in the Blue Arico (3rd edition), the 19th Güímar sea swim and the 10th edition of Murallas del Infierno, in Los Gigantes.
Who can take part in the open water swims?
Anyone who wants to, following the rules of each event.
Do you do fin swimming?
Yes. As well as swimming, the club has fin swimming as a secondary activity.
Does the club go on trips?
Yes. We have climbed Roque del Conde, visited the Paisaje Lunar (lunar landscape) in Vilaflor and spent a day at sea in Los Cristianos with the Sailing School.
Joining and contact
How can I join?
In person, by asking for a level test. Email us at cnloscristianosarona@gmail.com or call us on 677 41 50 43 and we'll tell you how to book it.
What is the club's phone number?
677 41 50 43, 10:00 to 17:00, or the landline 922 79 29 16, from 7:00 to 21:30. Better send us an email at cnloscristianosarona@gmail.com: we're probably in the water.
Is there a free trial session?
Yes, there is a free trial session.
When does the season start? Can I join mid-season?
The season runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027, and you can join mid-season.
What equipment is needed?
A swim cap is compulsory; we'll tell you about the rest of the equipment. The club kit and cap are paid for separately.
Can parents watch training?
Yes, from outside the pool area.
Write to us,
we can help
We'll tell you which group suits you, the schedules and how to join.
- 677 41 50 4310:00 to 17:00 Call
- 922 79 29 16Landline · 7:00 to 21:30