Water temperature at Caranza

🌊 Water temperature 14.6°C Fresh

🌡️ Air temperature 14.4°C

💨 Wind 7 km/t

☀️ UV index 0.0

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

Description

Playa artificial bien equipada muy frecuentada por el turismo de la zona.

Caranza is an urban beach of sand in Ferrol (A Coruña). At Caranza the sand is golden.

It measures 600 metres long and 30 metres wide; recorded occupancy is high.

The registry describes the sea at Caranza as: calm water. Caranza is reached by car, and has parking.

The MITECO registry records a lifeguard service at Caranza. Caranza has hazard signage on record.

Length: 600 metros
Width: 30 metros
Sand type: dorada (Arena)
Occupancy: Alto
Sea conditions: Aguas tranquilas
Access: Coche
Reference hospital:: Santo Hospital de Caridad
Nearest marina:: Puerto Deportivo de Caranza (Ferrol)

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🛟 Lifeguard
♿ Wheelchair access
🚿 Showers
🚻 Toilets
🚰 Foot wash
🅿️ Parking
🏄 Surf zone

Not recorded in the registry for Caranza: Children's area, Sports area, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants, Nudism.

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

Yes. The MITECO beach registry records lifeguards at Caranza, usually seasonal, so check the posted hours when you arrive.

How do you get to Caranza?

According to the MITECO registry, Caranza is reached by car, and there is parking.

Is Caranza a good beach for children?

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

Does Caranza have a Blue Flag?

No. Caranza is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is San Xurxo (Ferrol), 10 km away in a straight line. Without a flag, Caranza can be just as good: the label measures services and water quality, not looks.