El Lance de la Virgen Beach — Adra, Spain

Description

A mix of gravel and sand near El Lance de la Virgen village, drawing local and regional visitors.

El Lance de la Virgen is a semi-urban beach of sand and gravel in Adra (Almería). The sand is dark.

It measures 490 metres long and 25 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is low.

Sea conditions per the registry: moderate surf and windy. It is reached by car. No parking is recorded.

The MITECO registry records no lifeguard service here. That does not rule out seasonal cover by the local council — check the signage when you arrive. Hazard signage is recorded.

Length 490 m

Width 25 m

Sand type Dark (Sand / Gravel)

Occupancy Low

Sea conditions Moderate waves / Windy

Access Car

Reference hospital: Hospital de Poniente

Nearest marina: Puerto Deportivo de Adra

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🚿 Showers

🚰 Foot wash

Not recorded in the registry: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Toilets, 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Lance de la Virgen?

Not recorded. The MITECO registry lists no lifeguard here, which in practice means swimming unsupervised. Some councils add cover in July and August without it reaching the registry — the signage at the beach is what counts.

How do you get to El Lance de la Virgen?

According to the MITECO registry, El Lance de la Virgen is reached by car. No parking is recorded in the registry.

Is El Lance de la Virgen a good beach for children?

El Lance de la Virgen has no children's area on record. No lifeguard service is recorded. Always check the day's conditions before swimming.

Does El Lance de la Virgen have a Blue Flag?

No. El Lance de la Virgen is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The Blue Flag certifies services and water quality, not how attractive a beach is — plenty of unflagged coves are excellent.

Nearby beaches

Beach	Municipality	Water temperature	Blue Flag
La Gaviota	Adra	22.8°C	—
Cala Junco	Adra	22.8°C	—
La Caracola	Adra	22.8°C	—
Guainos	Adra	22.8°C	—
Playa de Poniente	Adra	22.8°C	Yes
San Nicolás	Adra	22.8°C	Yes
Censo	Adra	22.8°C	Yes
La Alcazaba	Adra	22.7°C	—
La Juana	Adra	22.9°C	—
La Habana	Adra	22.8°C	—