Air, wind and UV are estimates from a weather model, fetched today, 04:00 · Open-Meteo
Description
Playa de arena localizada dentro del Parque Natural de Cabo de Gata que no presenta especial interés turístico. Pertenece al Parque Natural Marítimo terrestre de Cabo de Gata-Níjar, recientemente declarado Reserva de la Biosfera.
El Arco is a remote beach of sand in Níjar (Almería). The sand at El Arco is golden.
It measures 350 metres long and 40 metres wide; recorded occupancy is low.
Sea state recorded by MITECO for El Arco: calm water. El Arco is reached easily on foot and by car, and has parking.
No lifeguard service is recorded at El Arco; if Níjar council adds cover in summer, it will be on the signage at the entrance. No hazard signage is recorded at El Arco.
- Length
- 350 metros
- Width
- 40 metros
- Sand type
- Dorada (Arena)
- Occupancy
- Bajo
- Sea conditions
- Aguas tranquilas
- Access
- A pie fácil / Coche
- Reference hospital:
- Hospital de Alta Resolución El Toyo
- Nearest marina:
- Club Náutico de San José
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
- 🅿️ Parking
- 🍽️ Restaurants
Not recorded in the registry for El Arco: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Showers, Toilets, Foot wash, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Nudism.
Facilities at El Arco 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 El Arco?
Not recorded. The MITECO registry lists no lifeguard at El Arco, which in practice means swimming unsupervised unless Níjar council adds cover in July and August. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is Peñón Blanco (Níjar), 2 km away in a straight line.
How do you get to El Arco?
According to the MITECO registry, El Arco is reached easily on foot and by car, and there is parking.
Is El Arco a good beach for children?
El Arco has no children's area on record, but the registry describes calm water. With children, check the flag at El Arco on the day before going in.
Does El Arco have a Blue Flag?
No. El Arco is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is San José (Níjar), 6 km away in a straight line. The flag rates services and water quality, not how attractive El Arco is.
Temperature trend
Hotels near El Arco
Advertising: if you book through the links below, we earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Recommended beach gear
Affiliate links. We earn a small commission if you buy something.
Nearby beaches
Every temperature shows its source and time (data sources) · Weather: Open-Meteo.com