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Description
Playa de piedras que suele ser frecuentada por equipos de submarinistas al ser sus fondos marinos el atractivo principal de esta desértica playa. Pertenece al Parque Natural Marítimo terrestre de Cabo de Gata-Níjar, recientemente declarado Reserva de
El Embarcadero is a remote beach of pebbles and gravel in Níjar (Almería).
It measures 320 metres long and 25 metres wide; recorded occupancy is low.
Sea state recorded by MITECO for El Embarcadero: calm water. El Embarcadero is reached easily on foot and by car; no parking is recorded.
The MITECO registry records no lifeguard service at El Embarcadero. That does not rule out seasonal cover by Níjar council: check the signage when you arrive. The registry lists no hazard signage at El Embarcadero.
- Length
- 320 metros
- Width
- 25 metros
- Occupancy
- Bajo
- Sea conditions
- Aguas tranquilas
- Access
- A pie fácil / Coche
- Reference hospital:
- Hospital de Alta Resolución El Toyo
- Nearest marina:
- Club Náutico de San José
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
- 🤿 Diving
Not recorded in the registry for El Embarcadero: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Showers, Toilets, Foot wash, Parking, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants, Nudism.
Facilities at El Embarcadero 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Embarcadero?
Not recorded. El Embarcadero has no lifeguard in the MITECO registry: expect to swim unsupervised, though Níjar council may add cover in high summer without it reaching the registry. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is Peñón Blanco (Níjar), 3 km away in a straight line.
How do you get to El Embarcadero?
MITECO records that you get to El Embarcadero easily on foot and by car, but no parking is recorded.
Is El Embarcadero a good beach for children?
El Embarcadero has no children's area on record, but the registry describes calm water. Check the flag at El Embarcadero on the day: conditions change with the wind.
Does El Embarcadero have a Blue Flag?
No. El Embarcadero is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is San José (Níjar), 5 km away in a straight line. Not having one does not make El Embarcadero worse: the award certifies services and water quality, not scenery.
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