Barranco Rubio
Orihuela, Alicante/Alacant · Comunitat Valenciana
Description
One of three beaches in Dehesa de Campoamor (alongside La Glea and Aguamarina) with full services and a sports marina for coastal exploration.
Barranco Rubio is an urban beach of sand in Orihuela (Alicante/Alacant). The sand is golden.
It measures 655 metres long and 47 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is high.
Sea conditions per the registry: calm water. It is reached easily on foot. No parking is recorded.
The MITECO registry records a lifeguard service at this beach. Hazard signage is recorded.
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
Not recorded in the registry: Wheelchair access, Showers, Parking, Surf zone, Diving, Nudism.
Facilities per 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 local signage before swimming.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a lifeguard at Barranco Rubio?
Yes. The MITECO beach registry records a lifeguard service here. Cover is usually seasonal, so check the posted hours when you arrive.
How do you get to Barranco Rubio?
According to the MITECO registry, Barranco Rubio is reached easily on foot. No parking is recorded in the registry.
Is Barranco Rubio a good beach for children?
Barranco Rubio has a children's area on record. The registry describes calm water. There is a lifeguard service. Always check the day's conditions before swimming.
Does Barranco Rubio have a Blue Flag?
Yes. Barranco Rubio is listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data, an award that requires bathing-water quality, services and environmental information.
Nearby beaches
| Beach | Municipality | Water temperature | Blue Flag |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Glea | Orihuela | 26.0°C | Yes |
| Mil Palmeras | Orihuela | 26.0°C | Yes |
| Aguamarina | Orihuela | 26.0°C | Yes |
| Vista Mar | Pilar de la Horadada | 25.9°C | — |
| Mil Palmeras | Pilar de la Horadada | 26.0°C | Yes |
| Playa del Río | Pilar de la Horadada | 25.8°C | — |
| Cala del Rincón | Pilar de la Horadada | 26.0°C | — |
| La Caleta | Orihuela | 26.0°C | Yes |
| Calas de Rocamar | Pilar de la Horadada | 26.0°C | Yes |
| Los Jesuítas | Pilar de la Horadada | 26.0°C | Yes |
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