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Description
Playa urbana de arena dorada, que cuenta con un agradable paseo marítimo y presenta una alta afluencia de público en los meses estivales.
El Camello is an urban beach of sand in Santander (Cantabria). The sand at El Camello is golden.
It measures 200 metres long and 50 metres wide; recorded occupancy is high.
Sea state recorded by MITECO for El Camello: moderate surf. El Camello is reached easily on foot and by car, and has parking.
El Camello is listed with a lifeguard service in the MITECO registry. Hazard signage is recorded at El Camello.
- Length
- 200 metros
- Width
- 50 metros
- Sand type
- Dorada (Arena)
- Occupancy
- Alto
- Sea conditions
- Oleaje moderado
- Access
- A pie fácil / Coche
- Reference hospital:
- Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla
- Nearest marina:
- Santander - Puerto Chico
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
- 🛟 Lifeguard
- ♿ Wheelchair access
- 🚿 Showers
- 🚻 Toilets
- 🚰 Foot wash
- 🅿️ Parking
- 👶 Children's area
- ⚽ Sports area
- ⛱️ Umbrella rental
- 🛏️ Sunbed rental
- 🍽️ Restaurants
Not recorded in the registry for El Camello: Surf zone, Diving, Nudism.
Facilities at El Camello 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Camello?
Yes. A lifeguard service is recorded at El Camello, though it is usually seasonal: check the hours when you get there.
How do you get to El Camello?
According to the MITECO registry, El Camello is reached easily on foot and by car, and there is parking.
Is El Camello a good beach for children?
El Camello has a children's area on record. Before swimming at El Camello, check the flag and the day's sea state.
Does El Camello have a Blue Flag?
No. El Camello is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Cuberris (Bareyo), 13 km away in a straight line. Not having one does not make El Camello worse: the award certifies services and water quality, not scenery.
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