Guainos
Adra, Almería · Andalucía
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 30 beaches within 25 km has water more than 0.5°C warmer than here today (22.9°C).
That is 1.1°C below the average of the 121 beaches in Almería (24.0°C).
Daily means from the Open-Meteo marine model, compared by Playas Cerca.
Description
A dark-sand beach in a neglected setting that sees few swimmers and visitors.
Guainos is a semi-urban beach of sand and gravel in Adra (Almería). The sand is dark.
It measures 1,420 metres long and 15 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. No hazard signage is recorded.
Facilities
Not recorded in the registry: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Showers, Toilets, Foot wash, 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Guainos?
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 Guainos?
According to the MITECO registry, Guainos is reached by car. No parking is recorded in the registry.
Is Guainos a good beach for children?
Guainos has no children's area on record. No lifeguard service is recorded. Always check the day's conditions before swimming.
Does Guainos have a Blue Flag?
No. Guainos 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cala Junco | Adra | 23.0°C | — |
| El Lance de la Virgen | Adra | 23.0°C | — |
| La Alcazaba | Adra | 23.0°C | — |
| La Gaviota | Adra | 23.0°C | — |
| La Caracola | Adra | 23.0°C | — |
| Playa de Poniente | Adra | 23.0°C | Yes |
| La Juana | Adra | 23.1°C | — |
| San Nicolás | Adra | 23.0°C | Yes |
| Censo | Adra | 23.0°C | Yes |
| Pozuelo | Albuñol | 23.1°C | — |
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