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Description
La Cala Panizo se localiza junto a un complejo urbanístico conocido como El Portichuelo, aunque carece de infraestructuras y servicios de playa.
Cala Panizo is a semi-urban beach of sand and gravel in Cuevas del Almanzora (Almería). At Cala Panizo the sand is golden.
It measures 750 metres long and 25 metres wide; recorded occupancy is moderate.
Sea state recorded by MITECO for Cala Panizo: calm water. Cala Panizo is reached by car, and has parking.
No lifeguard service is recorded at Cala Panizo; if Cuevas del Almanzora council adds cover in summer, it will be on the signage at the entrance. No hazard signage is recorded at Cala Panizo.
- Length
- 750 metros
- Width
- 25 metros
- Sand type
- Dorada (Arena / Grava)
- Occupancy
- Medio
- Sea conditions
- Aguas tranquilas
- Access
- Coche
- Reference hospital:
- Hospital Inmaculada
- Nearest marina:
- Puerto Deportivo de Villaricos
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
- 🚿 Showers
- 🚰 Foot wash
- 🅿️ Parking
Not recorded in the registry for Cala Panizo: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Toilets, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants, Nudism.
Facilities at Cala Panizo 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Panizo?
Not recorded. Cala Panizo has no lifeguard in the MITECO registry: expect to swim unsupervised, though Cuevas del Almanzora council may add cover in high summer without it reaching the registry. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is Pozo del Esparto (Cuevas del Almanzora), 1 km away in a straight line.
How do you get to Cala Panizo?
MITECO records that you get to Cala Panizo by car, and there is parking.
Is Cala Panizo a good beach for children?
Cala Panizo has no children's area on record, but the registry describes calm water. Before swimming at Cala Panizo, check the flag and the day's sea state.
Does Cala Panizo have a Blue Flag?
No. Cala Panizo is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Los Nardos (Pulpí), 2 km away in a straight line. Not having one does not make Cala Panizo worse: the award certifies services and water quality, not scenery.
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