El Castillo
San Fernando, Cádiz · Andalucía
Description
Playa del Castillo continues from Camposoto as a natural area with dunes and marshes of great beauty, accessible only on foot from Camposoto or by swimming from Sancti-Petri.
El Castillo is a remote beach of sand in San Fernando (Cádiz). The sand is golden.
It measures 1,650 metres long and 40 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is low.
Sea conditions per the registry: moderate surf and windy. It is reached on foot, with difficulty. No parking is recorded.
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, Toilets, Foot wash, Parking, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants, 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Castillo?
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 Castillo?
According to the MITECO registry, El Castillo is reached on foot, with difficulty. No parking is recorded in the registry.
Is El Castillo a good beach for children?
El Castillo has no children's area on record. There is a lifeguard service. Always check the day's conditions before swimming.
Does El Castillo have a Blue Flag?
Yes. El Castillo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sancti-Petri | Chiclana de la Frontera | 21.9°C | Yes |
| Punta de las Piedras | Chiclana de la Frontera | 21.9°C | — |
| Camposoto | San Fernando | 22.0°C | Yes |
| La Barrosa | Chiclana de la Frontera | 21.8°C | Yes |
| La Anegada | Cádiz | 21.9°C | — |
| Playa de la Casería | San Fernando | 22.0°C | — |
| El Chato | Cádiz | 22.0°C | — |
| El Puerco | Chiclana de la Frontera | 21.8°C | — |
| Cortadura | Cádiz | 21.8°C | Yes |
| Roche | Conil de la Frontera | 21.8°C | Yes |
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