Water temperature at Cala de la Polacra

🌊 Water temperature 21.3°C Hot

🌡️ Air temperature 17.8°C

💨 Wind 11 km/t

☀️ UV index 0.0

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

Description

Playa ubicada dentro del Parque Natural de Cabo de Gata, aislada, de difícil acceso y con una baja afluencia de visitantes. Pertenece al Parque Natural Marítimo Terrestre de Cabo de Gata-Níjar, recientemente declarado Reserva de la Biosfera.

Cala de la Polacra is a remote beach of sand and gravel in Níjar (Almería). At Cala de la Polacra the sand is dark.

It measures 120 metres long and 20 metres wide; recorded occupancy is low.

Sea state recorded by MITECO for Cala de la Polacra: calm water. Cala de la Polacra is reached on foot, with difficulty; no parking is recorded.

The MITECO registry records no lifeguard service at Cala de la Polacra. That does not rule out seasonal cover by Níjar council: check the signage when you arrive. The registry lists no hazard signage at Cala de la Polacra.

Length: 120 metros
Width: 20 metros
Sand type: Oscura (Arena / Grava)
Occupancy: Bajo
Sea conditions: Aguas tranquilas
Access: A pie difícil
Reference hospital:: Hospital de Alta Resolución El Toyo
Nearest marina:: Club Náutico de San José

Facilities

The MITECO registry confirms no facilities at Cala de la Polacra. That does not mean there are none: many remote coves are not inventoried in detail.

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

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

Not recorded. The MITECO registry lists no lifeguard at Cala de la Polacra, which in practice means swimming unsupervised unless Níjar council adds cover in July and August. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is Las Negras (Níjar), 4 km away in a straight line.

How do you get to Cala de la Polacra?

According to the MITECO registry, Cala de la Polacra is reached on foot, with difficulty, but no parking is recorded.

Is Cala de la Polacra a good beach for children?

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

Does Cala de la Polacra have a Blue Flag?

No. Cala de la Polacra is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Aguamarga (Níjar), 12 km away in a straight line. The flag rates services and water quality, not how attractive Cala de la Polacra is.