Water temperature at Barinatxe

🌊 Water temperature 16.7°C Fresh

🌡️ Air temperature 12.9°C

💨 Wind 5 km/t

☀️ UV index 0.0

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

Description

Playa aislada y enclavada en un atractivo entorno montañoso. Disfruta de una arena fina dorada, y es muy frecuentada por surfistas.

Barinatxe is a remote beach of sand in Sopela (Bizkaia). At Barinatxe the sand is golden and dark.

It measures 752 metres long and 260 bajamar / 80 pleamar (metres) wide; recorded occupancy is high.

Sea state recorded by MITECO for Barinatxe: strong surf. Barinatxe can be reached easily on foot, and has parking.

Barinatxe is listed with a lifeguard service in the MITECO registry. Barinatxe has hazard signage on record.

Length: 752 metros
Width: 260 bajamar / 80 pleamar (metros)
Sand type: Dorada / Oscura (Arena)
Occupancy: Alto
Sea conditions: Oleaje fuerte
Access: A pie fácil
Reference hospital:: Hospital de Cruces
Nearest marina:: Getxo

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🛟 Lifeguard
♿ Wheelchair access
🚿 Showers
🚻 Toilets
🚰 Foot wash
🅿️ Parking
🏄 Surf zone
🍽️ Restaurants
🌿 Nudism

Not recorded in the registry for Barinatxe: Children's area, Sports area, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental.

Facilities at Barinatxe 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Barinatxe?

Yes. A lifeguard service is recorded at Barinatxe, though it is usually seasonal: check the hours when you get there.

How do you get to Barinatxe?

MITECO records that you get to Barinatxe easily on foot, and there is parking.

Is Barinatxe a good beach for children?

Barinatxe has no children's area on record. Check the flag at Barinatxe on the day: conditions change with the wind.

Does Barinatxe have a Blue Flag?

No. Barinatxe is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Arrigunaga (Getxo), 4 km away in a straight line. The flag rates services and water quality, not how attractive Barinatxe is.