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Description
La Playa del Cañuelo es una playa con un entorno en estado natural, con vegetación excelsa, arena fina, aguas cristalinas y a la que se llega desde el Faro de Camarina.
El Cañuelo is a semi-urban beach of sand in Tarifa (Cádiz). At El Cañuelo the sand is golden.
It measures 800 metres long and 35 metres wide; recorded occupancy is moderate.
Sea conditions at El Cañuelo per the registry: moderate surf and windy. El Cañuelo is reached on foot, with difficulty; no parking is recorded.
The MITECO registry records a lifeguard service at El Cañuelo. The registry lists no hazard signage at El Cañuelo.
- Length
- 800 metros
- Width
- 35 metros
- Sand type
- Dorada (Arena)
- Occupancy
- Medio
- Sea conditions
- Oleaje moderado / Ventosa
- Access
- A pie difícil
- Reference hospital:
- Hospital Punta Europa
- Nearest marina:
- Puerto Deportivo de Barbate
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
- 🛟 Lifeguard
- 🤿 Diving
Not recorded in the registry for El Cañuelo: Wheelchair access, Showers, Toilets, Parking, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants, Nudism.
No data
- Foot wash
Facilities at El Cañuelo 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Cañuelo?
Yes. The MITECO beach registry records lifeguards at El Cañuelo, usually seasonal, so check the posted hours when you arrive.
How do you get to El Cañuelo?
According to the MITECO registry, El Cañuelo is reached on foot, with difficulty, but no parking is recorded.
Is El Cañuelo a good beach for children?
El Cañuelo has no children's area on record. Check the flag at El Cañuelo on the day: conditions change with the wind.
Does El Cañuelo have a Blue Flag?
No. El Cañuelo is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Zahara de los Atunes (Barbate), 8 km away in a straight line. Without a flag, El Cañuelo can be just as good: the label measures services and water quality, not looks.
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