Water temperature at Barnejo — Val de San Vicente

🌊 Water temperature 16.6°C Fresh

🌡️ Air temperature 10.4°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

Playa de reducidas dimensiones encajada por las rocas que la rodean que configuran un paisaje de interés. Está compuesta por fina arena blanca y presenta un bajo grado de ocupación.

Barnejo is a remote beach of sand and pebbles in Val de San Vicente (Cantabria). The sand at Barnejo is white.

It measures 40 metres long and 20 metres wide; recorded occupancy is low.

Sea state recorded by MITECO for Barnejo: moderate surf. Barnejo can be reached easily on foot and by car, and has parking.

The MITECO registry records no lifeguard service at Barnejo. That does not rule out seasonal cover by Val de San Vicente council: check the signage when you arrive. The registry lists no hazard signage at Barnejo.

Length: 40 metros
Width: 20 metros
Sand type: Blanca (Arena / Bolos)
Occupancy: Bajo
Sea conditions: Oleaje moderado
Access: A pie fácil / coche
Reference hospital:: Hospital Sierrallana
Nearest marina:: Puerto de Suances

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

♿ Wheelchair access
🚿 Showers
🅿️ Parking
🍽️ Restaurants

Not recorded in the registry for Barnejo: Lifeguard, Toilets, Foot wash, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Nudism.

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

Not recorded. Barnejo has no lifeguard in the MITECO registry: expect to swim unsupervised, though Val de San Vicente council may add cover in high summer without it reaching the registry. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is La Maza (San Vicente de la Barquera), 4 km away in a straight line.

How do you get to Barnejo?

According to the MITECO registry, Barnejo is reached easily on foot and by car, and there is parking.

Is Barnejo a good beach for children?

Barnejo has no children's area on record. Before swimming at Barnejo, check the flag and the day's sea state.

Does Barnejo have a Blue Flag?

No. Barnejo is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Merón (San Vicente de la Barquera), 5 km away in a straight line. Not having one does not make Barnejo worse: the award certifies services and water quality, not scenery.