Beach report · today

Arenal

Castro-UrdialesCantabria

Blue FlagLifeguardAccessible

84/100Very good

No windCalm seaParking available

18°CWater

0mWaves

1km/hWind

UV 2UV

Directions

Photos of Arenal

Wikimedia · Flickr · Unsplash

Wikimedia Commons

Sea & weather

Open-Meteo Marine

0mNow

0m+1h

0m+2h

0m+3h

0m+4h

0m+5h

Sunlight

Sunrise-Sunset API

07:11Sunrise

13h 58mDaylight hours

21:10Sunset

Tides at Arenal today

Lunar estimate

▼ Low

05:21

0.3m

▲ High

11:34

2.5m

▼ Low

17:46

0.3m

▲ High

23:08

2.7m

Coefficient: 89Average tides

Water and air temperature at Arenal

Open-Meteo

15°CAir temperature

18°CWater temperature

15°CFeels like

UV 2UV index

79%Humidity

Wind at Arenal today

Speed	1 km/h
Max gust	7 km/h
Direction	NNE

Flag and jellyfish at Arenal

Open-Meteo estimate

Green flag

Calm sea, safe for swimming

Low jellyfish risk

No jellyfish expected

Water quality at Arenal

EEA · 2006/7/CE

Excelente

Compliant samples99%

Season2024

ClassificationExcelente (Directiva 2006/7/CE)

Actividades acuáticasSpot verificado OSM

0mPlana

Mar en calma. no apto surf

Periodo: 8s

1km/h NNE

18°C

OSM

Surf

0m · 8s · 1km/h

Windsurf

1km/h NNE

Kitesurf

Poco viento

Snorkel

5m visibilidad

Buceo

Agua 18°C · Traje 3mm

Kayak

Condiciones ideales

Visibilidad subacuática: Regular

5m de visibilidadClorofila: 0.80 mg/m³

Est.

Previsión 5 días

Hoy

Nublado

17° 12°

Seco

Lun 27

Lluvia

15° 13°

0.9mm

Mar 28

Lluvia

15° 14°

7.5mm

Mié 29

Lluvia

18° 14°

45%

Jue 30

Lluvia

20° 13°

0.3mm

How to get there

By car. open in Google Maps By public transport By bike Walking

Access typeA pie fácil / Coche

RoadCN-634

Bus typeInterurbano, Santander - Castro Urdiales

Parking typeNo vigilado

Parking capacityMás de 100 plazas

Boardwalk namecompleto

MarinaCastro Urdiales (0,5 km)

Tráfico, afluencia y donde aparcar, parking cercaTiempo real

12%

ocupación

Vacía

Mejor hora hoy: 8pm (11% ocupación)

12am6am12pm6pm11pm

Temporada media · Fin de semana

Restaurants near Arenal

OpenStreetMap · 800m

Texas

Restaurante · 44m · €€

Ver →

La Arboleda

Restaurante · 101m · €€

Bar · 103m · €€

Bar · 106m · €€

Bar · 106m · €€

Hotels near Arenal

OpenStreetMap · 2km

Pensión La Mar

★★☆☆☆

77m · €

Pensión Ardigales 11

★★☆☆☆

137m · €

Web +34 942 78 16 16

Pensión La Marina

★★☆☆☆

170m · €

Hotel La Ronda

★☆☆☆☆

257m · €

Pensión Jade

★☆☆☆☆

290m · €

Web +34 692 846 579

Campsites nearby

OpenStreetMap

Camping de Castro Urdiales

Camping· ★★

2.1 km · Motorhomes · Tents

Camping Playa Arenillas

Camping· ★★★

7.8 km · Motorhomes · Tents

Web +34 942 86 31 52

Bidaivan Camper Park

Autocaravanas· ★★

9.2 km · Motorhomes

WiFi

Web +34683641858

Facilities & services

MITECO

Sí · LifeguardSí · ShowersSí · AccessibleSí · ParkingSí · Blue FlagNo · Dogs allowedSí · ToiletsSí · Foot washersSí · BinsSí · CleaningSí · PhonesSí · Tourist officeSí · Kids areaNo · Sports areaNo · Umbrella rentalNo · Sunbed rentalNo · Nautical rentalNo · Yacht clubSí · Bars/restaurantsSí · Bus service

Information about Arenal

MITECO 2024

Length800 m

Average width50 m

CompositionArena

Typearena

OccupationMedio

EnvironmentUrbana

Coastal facadeUrbana

Sea conditionsOleaje moderado

Anchorage areaYes

MunicipalityCastro-Urdiales

ProvinceCantabria

RegionCantabria

Coordinates43.381535° N, -3.217232° E

City Hall websiteVisit website

Official MITECO recordVisit website

HospitalHospital de Cruces

Distance25 km.

Call 944850086 112

Beaches nearby

Cala El Pedregal

Castro-Urdiales · 0.5 km

Solarium

Castro-Urdiales · 0.6 km

Ostende

Castro-Urdiales · 0.8 km

Brazomar

Castro-Urdiales · 0.9 km

Cala de Cotolino

Castro-Urdiales · 1.1 km

Playa de Arciseri

Castro-Urdiales · 1.4 km

About ArenalEverything you need to know ↓

Playa extensa de arena oscura, que presenta un alto grado de ocupación. Ofrece un buen nivel de equipamientos.Also known as: Urdiales

If you're planning to visit Arenal, you're choosing one of the most acclaimed beaches in Cantabria. It stretches 800 metres in length and 50 metres wide, with fine sand and waters typical of the Cantabrian Sea, with wild beaches surrounded by nature. It has lifeguard service, showers, nearby parking and accessible facilities, so you can visit with peace of mind. If you enjoy surfing, you're in the right place. The Blue Flag at Arenal is a guarantee of water quality and responsible environmental management. Please note that dogs are not allowed on this beach, especially during the high season. Check the water temperature, wave height and crowd levels before you go — everything is updated here in real time.

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Frequently asked questions about Arenal

How is the water at Arenal today?+

Water temperature at Arenal is 18°C with 0m waves.

What flag does Arenal have today?+

Green flag. Calm sea, safe for swimming.

Are there jellyfish at Arenal?+

Low jellyfish risk. No jellyfish expected.

How windy is it at Arenal?+

Wind at Arenal is 1 km/h with gusts of 7 km/h (NNE).

What time is high tide at Arenal?+

Today's high tides at Arenal are at 11:34 and 23:08 (2.5m). Coefficient 89, average tides.

Is there parking near Arenal?+

Yes, there is parking near Arenal.

Are dogs allowed at Arenal?+

No, dogs are not allowed at Arenal.

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Beach report · today

Arenal

Castro-UrdialesCantabria

Blue FlagLifeguardAccessible

84/100Very good

No windCalm seaParking available

18°CWater

0mWaves

1km/hWind

UV 2UV

Directions

Photos of Arenal

Wikimedia · Flickr · Unsplash

Wikimedia Commons

Sea & weather

Open-Meteo Marine

0mNow

0m+1h

0m+2h

0m+3h

0m+4h

0m+5h

Sunlight

Sunrise-Sunset API

07:11Sunrise

13h 58mDaylight hours

21:10Sunset

Tides at Arenal today

Lunar estimate

▼ Low

05:21

0.3m

▲ High

11:34

2.5m

▼ Low

17:46

0.3m

▲ High

23:08

2.7m

Coefficient: 89Average tides

Water and air temperature at Arenal

Open-Meteo

15°CAir temperature

18°CWater temperature

15°CFeels like

UV 2UV index

79%Humidity

Wind at Arenal today

Speed	1 km/h
Max gust	7 km/h
Direction	NNE

Flag and jellyfish at Arenal

Open-Meteo estimate

Green flag

Calm sea, safe for swimming

Low jellyfish risk

No jellyfish expected

Water quality at Arenal

EEA · 2006/7/CE

Excelente

Compliant samples99%

Season2024

ClassificationExcelente (Directiva 2006/7/CE)

Actividades acuáticasSpot verificado OSM

0mPlana

Mar en calma. no apto surf

Periodo: 8s

1km/h NNE

18°C

OSM

Surf

0m · 8s · 1km/h

Windsurf

1km/h NNE

Kitesurf

Poco viento

Snorkel

5m visibilidad

Buceo

Agua 18°C · Traje 3mm

Kayak

Condiciones ideales

Visibilidad subacuática: Regular

5m de visibilidadClorofila: 0.80 mg/m³

Est.

Previsión 5 días

Hoy

Nublado

17° 12°

Seco

Lun 27

Lluvia

15° 13°

0.9mm

Mar 28

Lluvia

15° 14°

7.5mm

Mié 29

Lluvia

18° 14°

45%

Jue 30

Lluvia

20° 13°

0.3mm

How to get there

By car. open in Google Maps By public transport By bike Walking

Access typeA pie fácil / Coche

RoadCN-634

Bus typeInterurbano, Santander - Castro Urdiales

Parking typeNo vigilado

Parking capacityMás de 100 plazas

Boardwalk namecompleto

MarinaCastro Urdiales (0,5 km)

Tráfico, afluencia y donde aparcar, parking cercaTiempo real

12%

ocupación

Vacía

Mejor hora hoy: 8pm (11% ocupación)

12am6am12pm6pm11pm

Temporada media · Fin de semana

Restaurants near Arenal

OpenStreetMap · 800m

Texas

Restaurante · 44m · €€

Ver →

La Arboleda

Restaurante · 101m · €€

Bar · 103m · €€

Bar · 106m · €€

Bar · 106m · €€

Hotels near Arenal

OpenStreetMap · 2km

Pensión La Mar

★★☆☆☆

77m · €

Pensión Ardigales 11

★★☆☆☆

137m · €

Web +34 942 78 16 16

Pensión La Marina

★★☆☆☆

170m · €

Hotel La Ronda

★☆☆☆☆

257m · €

Pensión Jade

★☆☆☆☆

290m · €

Web +34 692 846 579

Campsites nearby

OpenStreetMap

Camping de Castro Urdiales

Camping· ★★

2.1 km · Motorhomes · Tents

Camping Playa Arenillas

Camping· ★★★

7.8 km · Motorhomes · Tents

Web +34 942 86 31 52

Bidaivan Camper Park

Autocaravanas· ★★

9.2 km · Motorhomes

WiFi

Web +34683641858

Facilities & services

MITECO

Information about Arenal

MITECO 2024

Length800 m

Average width50 m

CompositionArena

Typearena

OccupationMedio

EnvironmentUrbana

Coastal facadeUrbana

Sea conditionsOleaje moderado

Anchorage areaYes

MunicipalityCastro-Urdiales

ProvinceCantabria

RegionCantabria

Coordinates43.381535° N, -3.217232° E

City Hall websiteVisit website

Official MITECO recordVisit website

HospitalHospital de Cruces

Distance25 km.

Call 944850086 112

Beaches nearby

Cala El Pedregal

Castro-Urdiales · 0.5 km

Solarium

Castro-Urdiales · 0.6 km

Ostende

Castro-Urdiales · 0.8 km

Brazomar

Castro-Urdiales · 0.9 km

Cala de Cotolino

Castro-Urdiales · 1.1 km

Playa de Arciseri

Castro-Urdiales · 1.4 km

About ArenalEverything you need to know ↓

Playa extensa de arena oscura, que presenta un alto grado de ocupación. Ofrece un buen nivel de equipamientos.Also known as: Urdiales

ArenalCastro-Urdiales beachbeaches Cantabriablue flagsurfwater temperature Cantabriasea conditions Castro-Urdiales today

Frequently asked questions about Arenal

How is the water at Arenal today?+

Water temperature at Arenal is 18°C with 0m waves.

What flag does Arenal have today?+

Green flag. Calm sea, safe for swimming.

Are there jellyfish at Arenal?+

Low jellyfish risk. No jellyfish expected.

How windy is it at Arenal?+

Wind at Arenal is 1 km/h with gusts of 7 km/h (NNE).

What time is high tide at Arenal?+

Today's high tides at Arenal are at 11:34 and 23:08 (2.5m). Coefficient 89, average tides.

Is there parking near Arenal?+

Yes, there is parking near Arenal.

Are dogs allowed at Arenal?+

No, dogs are not allowed at Arenal.

Discover more from this coast

Costa de Cantabria Route

5 beaches by car with Google Maps

→

Top 10 Costa de Cantabria

Best beaches ranking

→