Cala del Bergantín
Níjar, Almería · Andalucía
Description
Remote from urban areas with low occupancy, accessed by trail from Playazo de Rodalquilar within Cabo de Gata-Níjar Maritime-Terrestrial Natural Park, recently declared a Biosphere Reserve.
Cala del Bergantín is a remote beach of sand and gravel in Níjar (Almería). The sand is dark.
It measures 70 metres long and 10 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is low.
Sea conditions per the registry: calm water. It is reached easily on foot. 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 del Bergantín?
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 del Bergantín?
According to the MITECO registry, Cala del Bergantín is reached easily on foot. No parking is recorded in the registry.
Is Cala del Bergantín a good beach for children?
Cala del Bergantín 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 del Bergantín have a Blue Flag?
No. Cala del Bergantín 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Playazo de Rodalquilar | Níjar | 24.5°C | — |
| Cala de la Polacra | Níjar | 24.5°C | — |
| Cala del Cuervo | Níjar | 24.5°C | — |
| Cala del Carnaje | Níjar | 24.4°C | — |
| Las Negras | Níjar | 24.5°C | — |
| Cala San Pedro | Níjar | 24.5°C | — |
| Peñón Blanco | Níjar | 24.4°C | — |
| El Arco | Níjar | 24.4°C | — |
| El Embarcadero | Níjar | 24.4°C | — |
| Cala del Plomo | Níjar | 24.5°C | — |
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