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Description
Playa de reducido tamaño en la ría de Villaviciosa, declarada Espacio Natural. Está compuesta por arena dorada y rocas y posee una zona de arbolado.
El Puntal is a semi-urban beach of sand and rock in Villaviciosa (Asturias). At El Puntal the sand is golden.
It measures 150 metres long and 30 metres wide; recorded occupancy is moderate.
Sea state recorded by MITECO for El Puntal: calm water. El Puntal can be reached easily on foot and by car, and has parking.
El Puntal is listed with a lifeguard service in the MITECO registry. Hazard signage is recorded at El Puntal.
- Length
- 150 metros
- Width
- 30 metros
- Sand type
- Dorada (Arena / Roca)
- Occupancy
- Medio
- Sea conditions
- Aguas tranquilas
- Access
- A pie fácil / Coche
- Reference hospital:
- Hospital de Cabueñes
- Nearest marina:
- El Puntal
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
- 🛟 Lifeguard
- 🚿 Showers
- 🅿️ Parking
- 🍽️ Restaurants
Not recorded in the registry for El Puntal: Wheelchair access, Toilets, Foot wash, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Nudism.
Facilities at El Puntal 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Puntal?
Yes. A lifeguard service is recorded at El Puntal, though it is usually seasonal: check the hours when you get there.
How do you get to El Puntal?
According to the MITECO registry, El Puntal is reached easily on foot and by car, and there is parking.
Is El Puntal a good beach for children?
El Puntal has no children's area on record, but the registry describes calm water. Check the flag at El Puntal on the day: conditions change with the wind.
Does El Puntal have a Blue Flag?
No. El Puntal is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Rodiles (Villaviciosa), under 1 km away in a straight line. The flag rates services and water quality, not how attractive El Puntal is.
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