Water temperature at Cala Príncipe

🌊 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

A Cala Príncipe se accede tras caminar alrededor de un kilómetro por caminos escarpados que conducen a esta pequeña y tranquila cala virgen. Pertenece al Parque Natural Marítimo terrestre de Cabo de Gata-Níjar, recientemente declarado Reserva de la

Cala Príncipe is a remote beach of sand in Níjar (Almería). The sand at Cala Príncipe is golden.

It measures 120 metres long and 30 metres wide; recorded occupancy is low.

Sea conditions at Cala Príncipe per the registry: moderate surf. Cala Príncipe can be reached easily on foot; no parking is recorded.

MITECO records no lifeguard service at Cala Príncipe, though Níjar council may staff it in high season; the signs at the beach will tell you. The registry lists no hazard signage at Cala Príncipe.

Length: 120 metros
Width: 30 metros
Sand type: Dorada (Arena)
Occupancy: Bajo
Sea conditions: Oleaje moderado
Access: A pie fácil
Reference hospital:: Hospital de Alta Resolución El Toyo
Nearest marina:: Club Náutico de San José

Facilities

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

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

Not recorded. MITECO lists no lifeguard at Cala Príncipe; 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), 4 km away in a straight line.

How do you get to Cala Príncipe?

MITECO records that you get to Cala Príncipe easily on foot, but no parking is recorded.

Is Cala Príncipe a good beach for children?

Cala Príncipe has no children's area on record. Check the flag at Cala Príncipe on the day: conditions change with the wind.

Does Cala Príncipe have a Blue Flag?

No. Cala Príncipe is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is San José (Níjar), 4 km away in a straight line. The flag rates services and water quality, not how attractive Cala Príncipe is.