Water temperature at Cantarriján

🌊 Water temperature 19.5°C Pleasant

🌡️ Air temperature 18.6°C

💨 Wind 8 km/t

☀️ UV index 0.0

Air, wind and UV are estimates from a weather model, fetched today, 04:00 · Open-Meteo

Description

Situada en el Paraje Natural de Maro Cerro Gordo, es una playa pequeña bastante frecuentada, a pesar de que su acceso es complicado. Cuenta con ciertos servicios.

Cantarriján is a remote beach of sand and gravel in Almuñécar (Granada). At Cantarriján the sand is dark.

It measures 380 metres long and 43 metres wide; recorded occupancy is moderate.

Sea conditions at Cantarriján per the registry: calm water. Cantarriján can be reached on foot, with difficulty, by car and by boat, and has parking.

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

Length: 380 metros
Width: 43 metros
Sand type: Oscura (Arena / Grava)
Occupancy: Medio
Sea conditions: Aguas tranquilas
Access: A pie difícil / Coche / Barco
Reference hospital:: Santa Ana
Nearest marina:: Marina del Este

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

♿ Wheelchair access
🅿️ Parking
🏄 Surf zone
⛱️ Umbrella rental
🛏️ Sunbed rental
🍽️ Restaurants
🌿 Nudism

Not recorded in the registry for Cantarriján: Lifeguard, Showers, Toilets, Foot wash, Children's area, Sports area, Diving.

Facilities at Cantarriján 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Cantarriján?

Not recorded. The MITECO registry lists no lifeguard at Cantarriján, which in practice means swimming unsupervised unless Almuñécar council adds cover in July and August. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is La Herradura (Almuñécar), 3 km away in a straight line.

How do you get to Cantarriján?

MITECO records that you get to Cantarriján on foot, with difficulty, by car and by boat, and there is parking.

Is Cantarriján a good beach for children?

Cantarriján has no children's area on record, but the registry describes calm water. With children, check the flag at Cantarriján on the day before going in.

Does Cantarriján have a Blue Flag?

No. Cantarriján is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is San Cristóbal (Almuñécar), 7 km away in a straight line. The flag rates services and water quality, not how attractive Cantarriján is.