El Cura
Torrevieja, Alicante/Alacant · Comunitat Valenciana
Description
In the heart of the city, Playa del Cura is Torrevieja's most cosmopolitan beach.
El Cura is an urban beach of sand in Torrevieja (Alicante/Alacant). The sand is golden.
It measures 500 metres long and 25 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is high.
Sea conditions per the registry: calm water. It is reached easily on foot and by car. There is parking.
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, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Cura?
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 Cura?
According to the MITECO registry, El Cura is reached easily on foot and by car. There is parking.
Is El Cura a good beach for children?
El Cura has no children's area on record. The registry describes calm water. There is a lifeguard service. Always check the day's conditions before swimming.
Does El Cura have a Blue Flag?
Yes. El Cura 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cala del Palangre | Torrevieja | 25.9°C | — |
| El Salaret | Torrevieja | 25.9°C | Yes |
| El Acequión | Torrevieja | 26.0°C | — |
| Cala de la Higuera | Torrevieja | 25.9°C | — |
| Cala de La Zorra | Torrevieja | 26.0°C | — |
| Playa de Poniente | Torrevieja | 25.9°C | Yes |
| Cala del Mojón | Torrevieja | 25.8°C | — |
| Cala de Cabo Cervera | Torrevieja | 26.1°C | Yes |
| Cala Ferris | Torrevieja | 25.9°C | — |
| La Mata | Torrevieja | 26.1°C | — |
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