La Caracola Beach — Adra, Spain

Description

A sand and gravel beach with a seafront promenade and basic services.

La Caracola is a semi-urban beach of sand and gravel in Adra (Almería). The sand is dark.

It measures 350 metres long and 12 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is moderate.

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.

Length 350 m

Width 12 m

Sand type Dark (Sand / Gravel)

Occupancy Medium

Sea conditions Moderate waves / Windy

Access Car

Reference hospital: Hospital de Poniente

Nearest marina: Puerto Deportivo de Adra

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🚿 Showers

Not recorded in the registry: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 La Caracola?

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 La Caracola?

According to the MITECO registry, La Caracola is reached by car. No parking is recorded in the registry.

Is La Caracola a good beach for children?

La Caracola has no children's area on record. No lifeguard service is recorded. Always check the day's conditions before swimming.

Does La Caracola have a Blue Flag?

No. La Caracola 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
La Gaviota	Adra	22.8°C	—
Playa de Poniente	Adra	22.8°C	Yes
El Lance de la Virgen	Adra	22.8°C	—
San Nicolás	Adra	22.8°C	Yes
Censo	Adra	22.8°C	Yes
Cala Junco	Adra	22.8°C	—
Guainos	Adra	22.8°C	—
La Alcazaba	Adra	22.6°C	—
La Habana	Adra	22.8°C	—
La Juana	Adra	22.9°C	—