Water temperature at Carretón

🌊 Water temperature 15.5°C Fresh

🌡️ Air temperature 12.5°C

💨 Wind 3 km/t

☀️ UV index 0.0

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

Description

Playa aislada que tiene un complicado acceso a pie, formada por bolos y con escasa afluencia de público.

Carretón is a remote beach of pebbles in Valdés (Asturias).

It measures 300 metres long and 25 metres wide; recorded occupancy is low.

The registry describes the sea at Carretón as: strong surf. Carretón can be reached on foot, with difficulty; no parking is recorded.

The MITECO registry records no lifeguard service at Carretón. That does not rule out seasonal cover by Valdés council: check the signage when you arrive. The registry lists no hazard signage at Carretón.

Length: 300 metros
Width: 25 metros
Occupancy: Bajo
Sea conditions: Oleaje fuerte
Access: A pie difícil
Reference hospital:: Hospital Comarcal de Jarrio
Nearest marina:: Luarca

Facilities

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

Not recorded in the registry for Carretón: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Showers, Toilets, Foot wash, Parking, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants, Nudism.

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

Not recorded. The MITECO registry lists no lifeguard at Carretón, which in practice means swimming unsupervised unless Valdés council adds cover in July and August. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is Playa de Cueva (Valdés), 2 km away in a straight line.

How do you get to Carretón?

According to the MITECO registry, Carretón is reached on foot, with difficulty, but no parking is recorded.

Is Carretón a good beach for children?

Carretón has no children's area on record. Before swimming at Carretón, check the flag and the day's sea state.

Does Carretón have a Blue Flag?

No. Carretón is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Otur (Valdés), 8 km away in a straight line. Without a flag, Carretón can be just as good: the label measures services and water quality, not looks.