Water temperature at Barranco Ancho

🌊 Water temperature 21.9°C Hot

🌡️ Air temperature 17.8°C

💨 Wind 4 km/t

☀️ UV index 0.0

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

Description

Playa tranquila que presenta un bajo grado de ocupación. No ofrece equipamiento alguno.

Barranco Ancho is a remote beach of sand and pebbles in Mazarrón (Murcia). The sand at Barranco Ancho is golden.

It measures 80 metres long and 17 metres wide; recorded occupancy is low.

Sea conditions at Barranco Ancho per the registry: moderate surf. Barranco Ancho is reached easily on foot and by boat; no parking is recorded.

MITECO records no lifeguard service at Barranco Ancho, though Mazarrón council may staff it in high season; the signs at the beach will tell you. No hazard signage is recorded at Barranco Ancho.

Length: 80 metros
Width: 17 metros
Sand type: Dorada (Arena / Bolos)
Occupancy: Bajo
Sea conditions: Oleaje moderado
Access: A pie fácil / Barco
Reference hospital:: Santa Lucía
Nearest marina:: Club de Regatas Mazarrón

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🌿 Nudism

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

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

Not recorded. The MITECO registry lists no lifeguard at Barranco Ancho, which in practice means swimming unsupervised unless Mazarrón council adds cover in July and August. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is Bolnuevo (Mazarrón), 3 km away in a straight line.

How do you get to Barranco Ancho?

According to the MITECO registry, Barranco Ancho is reached easily on foot and by boat, but no parking is recorded.

Is Barranco Ancho a good beach for children?

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

Does Barranco Ancho have a Blue Flag?

No. Barranco Ancho is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Percheles (Mazarrón), 4 km away in a straight line. Not having one does not make Barranco Ancho worse: the award certifies services and water quality, not scenery.