Water temperature at El Cable

🌊 Water temperature 19.2°C Pleasant

🌡️ Air temperature 18.7°C

💨 Wind 17 km/t

☀️ UV index 0.0

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

Description

Es la única playa canina en el litoral de Granada. También conocida como Playa Can de Motril

El Cable is an urban beach of sand and gravel in Motril (Granada). At El Cable the sand is dark.

It measures 511 metres long and 120 metres wide; recorded occupancy is moderate.

Sea state recorded by MITECO for El Cable: moderate surf. El Cable can be reached easily on foot, by car and by boat, and has parking.

The MITECO registry records no lifeguard service at El Cable. That does not rule out seasonal cover by Motril council: check the signage when you arrive. Hazard signage is recorded at El Cable.

Length: 511 metros
Width: 120 metros
Sand type: Oscura (Arena / Grava)
Occupancy: Medio
Sea conditions: Oleaje moderado
Access: A pie fácil / Coche / Barco
Reference hospital:: Santa Ana
Nearest marina:: Club Náutico de Motril

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

♿ Wheelchair access
🚿 Showers
🚻 Toilets
🚰 Foot wash
🅿️ Parking
⛱️ Umbrella rental
🛏️ Sunbed rental
🍽️ Restaurants

Not recorded in the registry for El Cable: Lifeguard, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Nudism.

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

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

How do you get to El Cable?

MITECO records that you get to El Cable easily on foot, by car and by boat, and there is parking.

Is El Cable a good beach for children?

El Cable has no children's area on record. Before swimming at El Cable, check the flag and the day's sea state.

Does El Cable have a Blue Flag?

No. El Cable is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Granada (Motril), 2 km away in a straight line. Not having one does not make El Cable worse: the award certifies services and water quality, not scenery.