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Description
Playa de carácter urbano que dispone de todo tipo de servicios e instalaciones que contribuyen al alto grado de ocupación que presenta. Sobre su arena encontramos la carismática gran piedra del cantal.
El Cantal is an urban beach of sand, rock and gravel in Mojácar (Almería). The sand at El Cantal is dark.
It measures 780 metres long and 30 metres wide; recorded occupancy is high.
Sea conditions at El Cantal per the registry: moderate surf. El Cantal is reached easily on foot and by car, and has parking.
El Cantal is listed with a lifeguard service in the MITECO registry. Hazard signage is recorded at El Cantal.
- Length
- 780 metros
- Width
- 30 metros
- Sand type
- Oscura (Arena / Roca / Grava)
- Occupancy
- Alto
- Sea conditions
- Oleaje moderado
- Access
- A pie fácil / Coche
- Reference hospital:
- Hospital Inmaculada
- Nearest marina:
- Puerto Deportivo de Garrucha
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
- 🛟 Lifeguard
- ♿ Wheelchair access
- 🚿 Showers
- 🚻 Toilets
- 🚰 Foot wash
- 🅿️ Parking
- 👶 Children's area
- ⚽ Sports area
- 🏄 Surf zone
- ⛱️ Umbrella rental
- 🛏️ Sunbed rental
- 🍽️ Restaurants
Not recorded in the registry for El Cantal: Diving, Nudism.
Facilities at El Cantal 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Cantal?
Yes. A lifeguard service is recorded at El Cantal, though it is usually seasonal: check the hours when you get there.
How do you get to El Cantal?
MITECO records that you get to El Cantal easily on foot and by car, and there is parking.
Is El Cantal a good beach for children?
El Cantal has a children's area on record. Before swimming at El Cantal, check the flag and the day's sea state.
Does El Cantal have a Blue Flag?
No. El Cantal is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Punta del Cantal (Mojácar), under 1 km away in a straight line. Without a flag, El Cantal can be just as good: the label measures services and water quality, not looks.
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