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El Cantal

75Very goodAguas de piscina. Sin el olor a cloro.
Mojácar·Almería·18° water·0 m waves+ weather
Status today: No reports
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Photos of El Cantal

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Sea & weather

Open-Meteo Marine
0mNow
0m+1h
0m+2h
0m+3h
0m+4h
0m+5h

Sunlight

Sunrise-Sunset API
07:11Sunrise
13h 46mDaylight hours
20:57Sunset

Tides at El Cantal today

Lunar estimate

The Mediterranean has negligible tidal range (0.2m). Water level remains practically constant throughout the day.

Water and air temperature at El Cantal

Open-Meteo
17°CAir temperature
18°CWater temperature
19°CFeels like
UV 0UV index
92%Humidity

Wind at El Cantal today

NESO
Speed2 km/h
Max gust6 km/h
DirectionONO

Flag and jellyfish at El Cantal

Open-Meteo estimate
Green flag
Calm sea, safe for swimming
Moderate jellyfish risk
Occasional sightings possible

Water quality at El Cantal

EEA · 2006/7/CE
Excelente
Compliant samples99%
Season2024
ClassificationExcelente (Directiva 2006/7/CE)
Actividades acuáticas
0mPlana
Mar en calma. no apto surf
Periodo: 8s
2km/h ONO
18°C
Surf
0m · 8s · 2km/h
Windsurf
2km/h ONO
Kitesurf
Poco viento
Snorkel
8m visibilidad
Buceo
Agua 18°C · Traje 3mm
Kayak
Condiciones ideales
Visibilidad subacuática: Regular
8m de visibilidadClorofila: 0.40 mg/m³
Est.
Previsión 5 días
Hoy
Nublado
22° 17°
Seco
Sáb 2
Nublado
21° 17°
Seco
Dom 3
Nublado
22° 17°
Seco
Lun 4
Niebla
27° 17°
Seco
Mar 5
Nubes
25° 16°
Seco

How to get there

By car. open in Google Maps By public transport By bike Walking
Access typeA pie fácil / Coche
RoadAL- 5105
Bus typeUrbano
Parking typeNo vigilado
Parking capacityMás de 100 plazas
MarinaPuerto Deportivo de Garrucha (10 km.)
Tráfico, afluencia y donde aparcar, parking cercaTiempo real
1%
ocupación
Vacía
Mejor hora hoy: 7am (17% ocupación)
12am6am12pm6pm11pm
Temporada media · Día laborable · Festivo

Restaurants near El Cantal

OpenStreetMap · 800m
Maui Beach
Restaurante · 83m · €€
Web+34950478722
Ver →
Aku Aku
Restaurante · 98m · €€· Mo-Su 11:00-02:00
Web+34950478981
Ver →
Ganesha
Restaurante · 252m · €€
Web+34950968248
Ver →
Bocaina Beach Club
Bar · 443m · €€· Apr 16-Jul 14 Su-Th 10:00-02:00, Fr-Sa 10:00-03:00; Jul 15-Aug 31 Mo-Su 10:00-03:00; Sep 1-Apr 15 Mo-Su 10:00-00:00
Web+34950527597
Ver →
Imperial Playa
Restaurante · 479m · €€· Th-Tu 09:00-23:00
Web+34950475360
Ver →

Hotels near El Cantal

OpenStreetMap · 2km
Casaflor
★★☆☆☆
97m · €
Web
Mar azul
★★★☆☆
116m · €€
Web+34722250905
Hotel Playa
★★★★☆
238m · €€€
El Puntazo
★★★☆☆
449m · €€
Web+34950478265
Hotel Playa Bocaina
★★★★☆
536m · €€€
Web+34950475375

Campsites nearby

OpenStreetMap
⛺
El Quinto
Camping· ★★★
3.1 km · Motorhomes · Tents
⛺
Camping Cueva Negra
Camping· ★★★
4.3 km · Motorhomes · Tents · Bungalows
Web+34950096192
⛺
Camping Sopalmo
Camping· ★★★
7.3 km · Motorhomes · Tents · Bungalows
Duchas
Web+34950478413

Facilities & services

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

Information about El Cantal

MITECO 2024
Length780 m
Average width30 m
CompositionArena
Typearena
OccupationAlto
EnvironmentUrbana
Coastal facadeSemiurbana
Sea conditionsOleaje moderado
MunicipalityMojácar
ProvinceAlmería
RegionAndalucía
Coordinates37.123492° N, -1.832106° E
City Hall websiteVisit website
Official MITECO recordVisit website
HospitalHospital Inmaculada
Distance37 km.
Call 950029000112

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About El CantalEverything you need to know ↓

Playa de carácter urbano que dispone de todo tipo de servicios e instalaciones que contribuyen al alto grado de ocupación que presenta. Sobre su arena encontramos la carismática gran piedra del cantal.

If you're planning to visit El Cantal, you're choosing one of the most authentic beaches in Almería. It stretches 780 metres in length and 30 metres wide, with fine sand and waters typical of southern Spain, with very hot summers and warm water. It has lifeguard service, showers, nearby parking and accessible facilities, so you can visit with peace of mind. 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 El Cantal

How is the water at El Cantal today?+

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

What flag does El Cantal have today?+

Green flag. Calm sea, safe for swimming.

Are there jellyfish at El Cantal?+

Moderate jellyfish risk. Occasional sightings possible.

How windy is it at El Cantal?+

Wind at El Cantal is 2 km/h with gusts of 6 km/h (ONO).

What time is high tide at El Cantal?+

Mediterranean tides are negligible (0.2m). Water level barely changes.

Is there parking near El Cantal?+

Yes, there is parking near El Cantal.

Are dogs allowed at El Cantal?+

No, dogs are not allowed at El Cantal.

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Beach facts
Length780 m
Width30 m
SandArena
Typearena
CrowdingAlto
CALM
The sea is waiting for you
Updated · 1 May, 06:05
Best time to go
11:00-14:00
Low UV (0). Midday is perfect: warmer water