Water temperature at Castiel

🌊 Water temperature 15.5°C Fresh

🌡️ Air temperature 14.2°C

💨 Wind 10 km/t

☀️ UV index 0.0

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

Description

Cala encajada entre acantilados a la que se accede difícilmente, lo que hace que prácticamente no sea utilizada por los bañistas.

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

It measures 50 metres long and 37 metres wide; recorded occupancy is low.

Sea state recorded by MITECO for Castiel: strong surf. Castiel is reached on foot, with difficulty; no parking is recorded.

No lifeguard service is recorded at Castiel; if Valdés council adds cover in summer, it will be on the signage at the entrance. No hazard signage is recorded at Castiel.

Length: 50 metros
Width: 37 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 Castiel. That does not mean there are none: many remote coves are not inventoried in detail.

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

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

Not recorded. MITECO lists no lifeguard at Castiel; if Valdés council staffs it in July and August, the beach signage will say so. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is Salinas (Valdés), under 1 km away in a straight line.

How do you get to Castiel?

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

Is Castiel a good beach for children?

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

Does Castiel have a Blue Flag?

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