Cala de Enmedio
Níjar, Almería · Andalucía
Description
A small cove with difficult dirt-path access offering crystal-clear waters, excellent sand, and peaceful solitude in the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Maritime-Terrestrial Natural Park and Biosphere Reserve.
Cala de Enmedio is a remote beach of sand and gravel in Níjar (Almería). The sand is golden.
It measures 130 metres long and 37 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is moderate.
Sea conditions per the registry: calm water. It is reached on foot, with difficulty and by car. No parking is recorded.
The MITECO registry records no lifeguard service here. That does not rule out seasonal cover by the local council — check the signage when you arrive. No hazard signage is recorded.
Facilities
Not recorded in the registry: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Showers, Toilets, Foot wash, Parking, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants, 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Cala de Enmedio?
Not recorded. The MITECO registry lists no lifeguard here, which in practice means swimming unsupervised. Some councils add cover in July and August without it reaching the registry — the signage at the beach is what counts.
How do you get to Cala de Enmedio?
According to the MITECO registry, Cala de Enmedio is reached on foot, with difficulty and by car. No parking is recorded in the registry.
Is Cala de Enmedio a good beach for children?
Cala de Enmedio has no children's area on record. The registry describes calm water. No lifeguard service is recorded. Always check the day's conditions before swimming.
Does Cala de Enmedio have a Blue Flag?
No. Cala de Enmedio is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The Blue Flag certifies services and water quality, not how attractive a beach is — plenty of unflagged coves are excellent.
Nearby beaches
| Beach | Municipality | Water temperature | Blue Flag |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aguamarga | Níjar | 24.6°C | Yes |
| Cala del Plomo | Níjar | 24.6°C | — |
| Cala San Pedro | Níjar | 24.5°C | — |
| Los Muertos | Carboneras | 24.6°C | — |
| El Corral | Carboneras | 24.5°C | — |
| Las Marinicas | Carboneras | 24.6°C | Yes |
| Las Negras | Níjar | 24.6°C | — |
| Los Barquicos | Carboneras | 24.6°C | Yes |
| Cala del Cuervo | Níjar | 24.5°C | — |
| El Ancón | Carboneras | 24.7°C | Yes |
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