Calas del Barronal
Níjar, Almería · Andalucía
Description
A rustic, secluded beach reached by dirt paths around neighboring coves, within the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Maritime-Terrestrial Natural Park and Biosphere Reserve.
Calas del Barronal is a remote beach of sand in Níjar (Almería). The sand is golden.
It measures 500 metres long and 37 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is low.
Sea conditions per the registry: calm water. It is reached on foot, with difficulty. 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Calas del Barronal?
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 Calas del Barronal?
According to the MITECO registry, Calas del Barronal is reached on foot, with difficulty. No parking is recorded in the registry.
Is Calas del Barronal a good beach for children?
Calas del Barronal 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 Calas del Barronal have a Blue Flag?
No. Calas del Barronal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cala de Mónsul | Níjar | 23.3°C | — |
| Cala de la Media Luna | Níjar | 23.3°C | — |
| Cala Chica | Níjar | 23.2°C | — |
| Cala Príncipe | Níjar | 23.5°C | — |
| Cala Carbón | Níjar | 23.3°C | — |
| Cala de los Amarillos | Níjar | 23.2°C | — |
| Los Genoveses | Níjar | 23.4°C | — |
| Cala Rajá | Níjar | 22.9°C | — |
| Cala Arena | Níjar | 22.9°C | — |
| San José | Níjar | 23.3°C | Yes |
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