El Varador
Mataró, Barcelona · Cataluña/Catalunya
Water temperature: a marine-model estimate for 15 October at 3:00, fetched 14 October at 4:00, not a reading taken at the beach. Source: Open-Meteo. Air, wind and UV: weather-model forecast for the same hour. Source: Open-Meteo. Mainland Spain time. Sources and method
Today's water, compared
None of the 61 beaches within 25 km has water more than 0.5°C warmer than here today (23.9°C).
That is in line with the average of the 112 beaches in Barcelona (24.1°C).
Daily means from the Open-Meteo marine model, compared by Playas Cerca.
Description
Mataró's Varador beach is among the most urban and busy, with excellent facilities and infrastructure that make it ideal for families with children.
El Varador is an urban beach of sand in Mataró (Barcelona). The sand is golden.
It measures 765 metres long and 118 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: 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Varador?
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 Varador?
According to the MITECO registry, El Varador is reached easily on foot and by car. There is parking.
Is El Varador a good beach for children?
El Varador has a 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 Varador have a Blue Flag?
No. El Varador 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Callao | Mataró | 23.9°C | — |
| De Ponent | Mataró | 23.9°C | — |
| Sant Simó | Mataró | 23.9°C | — |
| Cabrera | Cabrera de Mar | 23.9°C | — |
| L'Estació | Sant Andreu de Llavaneres | 23.9°C | — |
| Les Barques | Sant Andreu de Llavaneres | 23.9°C | — |
| L'Almadrava | Vilassar de Mar | 24.0°C | — |
| L'Astillero | Vilassar de Mar | 24.0°C | — |
| El Balís | Sant Andreu de Llavaneres | 23.9°C | — |
| Sant Vicenç de Montalt | Sant Vicenç de Montalt | 23.9°C | — |
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