Water temperature at Cala del Carnaje

🌊 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

Recóndita playa frecuentada por pescadores con caña y a la que se accede caminando un largo trecho por caminos de tierra. Pertenece al Parque Natural Marítimo terrestre de Cabo de Gata-Níjar, recientemente declarado Reserva de la Biosfera.

Cala del Carnaje is a remote beach of pebbles in Níjar (Almería).

It measures 400 metres long and 20 metres wide; recorded occupancy is low.

Sea conditions at Cala del Carnaje per the registry: calm water. Cala del Carnaje is reached on foot, with difficulty; no parking is recorded.

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

Length: 400 metros
Width: 20 metros
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 del Carnaje. That does not mean there are none: many remote coves are not inventoried in detail.

Not recorded in the registry for Cala del Carnaje: 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 del Carnaje 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 del Carnaje?

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

How do you get to Cala del Carnaje?

MITECO records that you get to Cala del Carnaje on foot, with difficulty, but no parking is recorded.

Is Cala del Carnaje a good beach for children?

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

Does Cala del Carnaje have a Blue Flag?

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