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Description
Cala formada por acantilados de origen volcánico, muy frecuentada por familias debido a las piscinas naturales que en ella se forman.
El Corral is a remote beach of sand and gravel in Carboneras (Almería). At El Corral the sand is white.
It measures 250 metres long and 50 metres wide; recorded occupancy is high.
The registry describes the sea at El Corral as: moderate surf. El Corral can be reached easily on foot and by car; no parking is recorded.
El Corral is listed with a lifeguard service in the MITECO registry. El Corral has hazard signage on record.
- Length
- 250 metros
- Width
- 50 metros
- Sand type
- Blanca (Arena / Grava)
- Occupancy
- Alto
- Sea conditions
- Oleaje moderado
- Access
- A pie fácil / Coche
- Reference hospital:
- Hospital de Alta Resolución El Toyo
- Nearest marina:
- Club Náutico Isla de San Andrés (Carboneras )
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
- 🛟 Lifeguard
Not recorded in the registry for El Corral: Wheelchair access, Showers, Toilets, Foot wash, Parking, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants, Nudism.
Facilities at El Corral 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Corral?
Yes. El Corral has lifeguards per MITECO; cover usually runs only through the bathing season, and the hours are on the signs.
How do you get to El Corral?
MITECO records that you get to El Corral easily on foot and by car, but no parking is recorded.
Is El Corral a good beach for children?
El Corral has no children's area on record. Check the flag at El Corral on the day: conditions change with the wind.
Does El Corral have a Blue Flag?
No. El Corral is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Las Marinicas (Carboneras), 3 km away in a straight line. Not having one does not make El Corral worse: the award certifies services and water quality, not scenery.
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