Gran Playa
Santa Pola, Alicante/Alacant · Comunitat Valenciana
Description
A Santa Pola Gulf beach adjoining the Salinas de Santa Pola nature reserve, an ecologically valuable area.
Gran Playa is an urban beach of sand in Santa Pola (Alicante/Alacant). The sand is dark.
It measures 1,080 metres long and 50 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: Showers, 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Gran Playa?
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 Gran Playa?
According to the MITECO registry, Gran Playa is reached easily on foot and by car. There is parking.
Is Gran Playa a good beach for children?
Gran Playa 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 Gran Playa have a Blue Flag?
No. Gran Playa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa | Santa Pola | 26.3°C | Yes |
| Playa de Levante | Santa Pola | 26.3°C | Yes |
| Tamarit | Santa Pola | 26.3°C | — |
| Calas I-II-III Santiago Bernabeu | Santa Pola | 26.3°C | Yes |
| Varadero | Santa Pola | 26.2°C | Yes |
| La Gola | Santa Pola | 26.3°C | — |
| Santa Pola del Este | Santa Pola | 26.2°C | Yes |
| El Pinet | Santa Pola | 26.1°C | — |
| Bancal de l'Arena | Santa Pola | 26.3°C | — |
| Cala del Cuartel | Santa Pola | 26.1°C | — |
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