El Descargador
Mojácar, Almería · Andalucía
Description
Named after an old mineral loading dock, now completely gone.
El Descargador is an urban beach of sand in Mojácar (Almería). The sand is dark.
It measures 583 metres long and 20 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is high.
Sea conditions per the registry: moderate surf. 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: 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Descargador?
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 Descargador?
According to the MITECO registry, El Descargador is reached easily on foot and by car. There is parking.
Is El Descargador a good beach for children?
El Descargador has a children's area on record. There is a lifeguard service. Always check the day's conditions before swimming.
Does El Descargador have a Blue Flag?
Yes. El Descargador 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Palmeral | Mojácar | 24.7°C | — |
| Piedra de Villazar | Mojácar | 24.7°C | Yes |
| Vista de los Angeles | Mojácar | 24.7°C | — |
| La Rumina | Mojácar | 24.7°C | — |
| El Cantal | Mojácar | 24.7°C | — |
| Marina de la Torre | Mojácar | 24.8°C | Yes |
| Punta del Cantal | Mojácar | 24.7°C | Yes |
| Lance Nuevo | Mojácar | 24.7°C | Yes |
| Cueva del Lobo | Mojácar | 24.7°C | — |
| Torre Bahía | Mojácar | 24.7°C | — |
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