Water temperature at El Arenal

🌊 Water temperature 20.9°C Hot

🌡️ Air temperature 18.4°C

💨 Wind 8 km/t

☀️ UV index 0.0

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

Description

Blue Flag

Es la playa más concurrida de Jávea, donde se levanta el único Parador Nacional que existe en la Costa Blanca

El Arenal is an urban beach of sand in Jávea/Xàbia (Alicante/Alacant). At El Arenal the sand is golden.

It measures 550 metres long and 80 metres wide; recorded occupancy is high.

Sea conditions at El Arenal per the registry: calm water. El Arenal can be reached by car, and has parking.

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

Length: 550 metros
Width: 80 metros
Sand type: Dorada (Arena)
Occupancy: Alto
Sea conditions: Aguas tranquilas
Access: Coche
Reference hospital:: Hospital de Denia
Nearest marina:: Club Náutico de Jávea

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🛟 Lifeguard
♿ Wheelchair access
🚻 Toilets
🚰 Foot wash
🅿️ Parking
👶 Children's area
⚽ Sports area
🤿 Diving
⛱️ Umbrella rental
🛏️ Sunbed rental
🍽️ Restaurants

Not recorded in the registry for El Arenal: Showers, Surf zone, Nudism.

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

Yes. El Arenal has lifeguards per MITECO; cover usually runs only through the bathing season, and the hours are on the signs.

How do you get to El Arenal?

MITECO records that you get to El Arenal by car, and there is parking.

Is El Arenal a good beach for children?

El Arenal has a children's area on record and the registry describes calm water. Before swimming at El Arenal, check the flag and the day's sea state.

Does El Arenal have a Blue Flag?

Yes. El Arenal is listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data, one of 3 beaches in Jávea/Xàbia with it, an award that requires bathing-water quality, services and environmental information.