Water temperature at Gran Playa

🌊 Water temperature 22.3°C Hot

🌡️ Air temperature 13.9°C

💨 Wind 4 km/t

☀️ UV index 0.0

Air, wind and UV are estimates from a weather model, fetched today, 04:00 · Open-Meteo

Description

Esta playa, del Golfo de Santa Pola es una de las que forman la zona de costa colindante con el Paraje Natural "Salinas de Santa Pola", zona de gran valor ecológico.

Gran Playa is an urban beach of sand in Santa Pola (Alicante/Alacant). At Gran Playa the sand is dark.

It measures 1,080 metres long and 50 metres wide; recorded occupancy is high.

The registry describes the sea at Gran Playa as: calm water. Gran Playa can be reached easily on foot and by car, and has parking.

Gran Playa is listed with a lifeguard service in the MITECO registry. Hazard signage is recorded at Gran Playa.

Length: 1.080 metros
Width: 50 metros
Sand type: Oscura (Arena)
Occupancy: alto
Sea conditions: Aguas tranquilas
Access: A pie fácil / Coche
Reference hospital:: Hospital General Universitario de Elche
Nearest marina:: Club Náutico Santa Pola

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🛟 Lifeguard
♿ Wheelchair access
🚻 Toilets
🚰 Foot wash
🅿️ Parking
👶 Children's area
⚽ Sports area
🏄 Surf zone
⛱️ Umbrella rental
🛏️ Sunbed rental
🍽️ Restaurants

Not recorded in the registry for Gran Playa: Showers, Diving, Nudism.

Facilities at Gran Playa 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Gran Playa?

Yes. A lifeguard service is recorded at Gran Playa, though it is usually seasonal: check the hours when you get there.

How do you get to Gran Playa?

According to the MITECO registry, Gran Playa is reached easily on foot and by car, and there is parking.

Is Gran Playa a good beach for children?

Gran Playa has a children's area on record and the registry describes calm water. Before swimming at Gran Playa, check the flag and the day's sea state.

Does Gran Playa have a Blue Flag?

No. Gran Playa is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Lisa (Santa Pola), 1 km away in a straight line. Not having one does not make Gran Playa worse: the award certifies services and water quality, not scenery.