Water temperature at Cala de la Barra Grande

🌊 Water temperature 20.9°C Hot

🌡️ Air temperature 18.7°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

Altea acaba en la punta del Mascarat y la Sierra de Bernia, donde aparecen calas de gravilla como ésta de la Barra Grande, la última playa de Altea, la playa de La Solsida y las playas de Mascarat.

Cala de la Barra Grande is a remote beach of pebbles and rock in Altea (Alicante/Alacant).

It measures 50 metres long and 7 metres wide; recorded occupancy is low.

The registry describes the sea at Cala de la Barra Grande as: moderate surf. Cala de la Barra Grande is reached on foot, with difficulty; no parking is recorded.

No lifeguard service is recorded at Cala de la Barra Grande; if Altea council adds cover in summer, it will be on the signage at the entrance. No hazard signage is recorded at Cala de la Barra Grande.

Length: 50 metros
Width: 7 metros
Occupancy: Bajo
Sea conditions: Oleaje moderado
Access: A pie difícil
Reference hospital:: Hospital de Levante
Nearest marina:: Puerto Campomanes

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🌿 Nudism

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

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

Not recorded. MITECO lists no lifeguard at Cala de la Barra Grande; if Altea council staffs it in July and August, the beach signage will say so. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is Mascarat Sur (Altea), under 1 km away in a straight line.

How do you get to Cala de la Barra Grande?

MITECO records that you get to Cala de la Barra Grande on foot, with difficulty, but no parking is recorded.

Is Cala de la Barra Grande a good beach for children?

Cala de la Barra Grande has no children's area on record. Before swimming at Cala de la Barra Grande, check the flag and the day's sea state.

Does Cala de la Barra Grande have a Blue Flag?

No. Cala de la Barra Grande is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Arenal-Bol (Calp), 4 km away in a straight line. Without a flag, Cala de la Barra Grande can be just as good: the label measures services and water quality, not looks.