Water temperature at Ballota

🌊 Water temperature 16.6°C Fresh

🌡️ Air temperature 12.6°C

💨 Wind 9 km/t

☀️ UV index 0.0

Air, wind and UV are estimates from a weather model, fetched today, 04:00 · Open-Meteo

Description

Enclavada en un entorno de gran belleza, frente a ella se sitúa el islote (Castro Ballota) que la caracteriza.

Ballota is a semi-urban beach of sand and pebbles in Llanes (Asturias). At Ballota the sand is white.

It measures 350 metres long and 62 metres wide; recorded occupancy is moderate.

Sea conditions at Ballota per the registry: strong surf and windy. Ballota is reached easily on foot and by car, and has parking.

The MITECO registry records a lifeguard service at Ballota. The registry lists no hazard signage at Ballota.

Length: 350 metros
Width: 62 metros
Sand type: Blanca (Arena / Bolos)
Occupancy: Medio
Sea conditions: Oleaje fuerte / Ventosa
Access: A pie fácil / Coche
Reference hospital:: Hospital del Oriente de Asturias
Nearest marina:: Llanes

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🛟 Lifeguard
🅿️ Parking
🌿 Nudism (partial)

Not recorded in the registry for Ballota: Wheelchair access, Showers, Toilets, Foot wash, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants.

Facilities at Ballota according to the MITECO beach registry. “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty. Always check the signs at the beach before you swim. Beach registry: March 2026 edition.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a lifeguard at Ballota?

Yes. Ballota has lifeguards per MITECO; cover usually runs only through the bathing season, and the hours are on the signs.

How do you get to Ballota?

MITECO records that you get to Ballota easily on foot and by car, and there is parking.

Is Ballota a good beach for children?

Ballota has no children's area on record. With children, check the flag at Ballota on the day before going in.

Does Ballota have a Blue Flag?

No. Ballota is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. Not having one does not make Ballota worse: the award certifies services and water quality, not scenery.