El Arenal
Jávea/Xàbia, Alicante/Alacant · Comunitat Valenciana
Description
Jávea's busiest beach, home to the only Parador Nacional on the Costa Blanca.
El Arenal is an urban beach of sand in Jávea/Xàbia (Alicante/Alacant). The sand is golden.
It measures 550 metres long and 80 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is high.
Sea conditions per the registry: calm water. It is reached 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: Showers, Surf zone, 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Arenal?
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 Arenal?
According to the MITECO registry, El Arenal is reached by car. There is parking.
Is El Arenal a good beach for children?
El Arenal 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 Arenal have a Blue Flag?
Yes. El Arenal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Segundo Montañar | Jávea/Xàbia | 25.7°C | — |
| Primer Montañar | Jávea/Xàbia | 25.7°C | — |
| Primera y Segunda Caletas | Jávea/Xàbia | 25.7°C | — |
| La Grava | Jávea/Xàbia | 25.5°C | Yes |
| Cap Marti | Jávea/Xàbia | 25.7°C | — |
| Pope | Jávea/Xàbia | 25.4°C | — |
| Portitxol | Jávea/Xàbia | 25.7°C | — |
| La Granadella | Jávea/Xàbia | 25.7°C | Yes |
| El Ambolo | Jávea/Xàbia | 25.7°C | — |
| Cala de la Barra | Jávea/Xàbia | 25.7°C | — |
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