Water temperature at Cala de la Media Luna

🌊 Water temperature 19.2°C Pleasant

🌡️ Air temperature 19.1°C

💨 Wind 23 km/t

☀️ UV index 0.0

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

Description

Pequeña cala de arena muy frecuentada por bañistas, aunque se encuentra en una zona aislada y carente de servicios. Pertenece al Parque Natural Marítimo Terrestre de Cabo de Gata-Níjar, recientemente declarado Reserva de la Biosfera.

Cala de la Media Luna is a remote beach of sand in Níjar (Almería). The sand at Cala de la Media Luna is dark.

It measures 185 metres long and 37 metres wide; recorded occupancy is high.

The registry describes the sea at Cala de la Media Luna as: calm water. Cala de la Media Luna can be reached easily on foot and by car, and has parking.

MITECO records no lifeguard service at Cala de la Media Luna, though Níjar council may staff it in high season; the signs at the beach will tell you. No hazard signage is recorded at Cala de la Media Luna.

Length: 185 metros
Width: 37 metros
Sand type: Oscura (Arena)
Occupancy: Alto
Sea conditions: Aguas tranquilas
Access: A pie fácil / Coche
Reference hospital:: Hospital de Alta Resolución El Toyo
Nearest marina:: Club Náutico de San José

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🅿️ Parking

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

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

Not recorded. MITECO lists no lifeguard at Cala de la Media Luna; if Níjar council staffs it in July and August, the beach signage will say so. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is San José (Níjar), 5 km away in a straight line.

How do you get to Cala de la Media Luna?

According to the MITECO registry, Cala de la Media Luna is reached easily on foot and by car, and there is parking.

Is Cala de la Media Luna a good beach for children?

Cala de la Media Luna has no children's area on record, but the registry describes calm water. Before swimming at Cala de la Media Luna, check the flag and the day's sea state.

Does Cala de la Media Luna have a Blue Flag?

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