El Ancón
Carboneras, Almería · Andalucía
Description
An urban beach with good quality services and infrastructure.
El Ancón is an urban beach of sand in Carboneras (Almería). The sand is dark.
It measures 1,700 metres long and 40 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is high.
Sea conditions per the registry: calm water. It is reached easily on foot and by car. There is parking.
The MITECO registry records a lifeguard service at this beach. Hazard signage is recorded.
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
Not recorded in the registry: Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 El Ancón?
Yes. The MITECO beach registry records a lifeguard service here. Cover is usually seasonal, so check the posted hours when you arrive.
How do you get to El Ancón?
According to the MITECO registry, El Ancón is reached easily on foot and by car. There is parking.
Is El Ancón a good beach for children?
El Ancón has a children's area on record. The registry describes calm water. There is a lifeguard service. Always check the day's conditions before swimming.
Does El Ancón have a Blue Flag?
Yes. El Ancón is listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data, an award that requires bathing-water quality, services and environmental information.
Nearby beaches
| Beach | Municipality | Water temperature | Blue Flag |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Barquicos | Carboneras | 24.5°C | Yes |
| Las Marinicas | Carboneras | 24.5°C | Yes |
| La Galera | Carboneras | 24.6°C | — |
| El Algarrobico | Carboneras | 24.6°C | — |
| El Corral | Carboneras | 24.5°C | — |
| La Granatilla | Mojácar | 24.6°C | — |
| Los Muertos | Carboneras | 24.5°C | — |
| El Sombrerico | Mojácar | 24.7°C | — |
| El Lance del Bordenares | Mojácar | 24.6°C | — |
| Aguamarga | Níjar | 24.6°C | Yes |
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