Water temperature at La Caracola

🌊 Water temperature 18.6°C Pleasant

🌡️ Air temperature 16.3°C

💨 Wind 12 km/t

☀️ UV index 0.0

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

Description

Playa de arena y grava que dispone de paseo marítimo y servicios básicos.

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

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

Sea conditions at La Caracola per the registry: moderate surf and windy. La Caracola can be reached by car; no parking is recorded.

The MITECO registry records no lifeguard service at La Caracola. That does not rule out seasonal cover by Adra council: check the signage when you arrive. The registry lists no hazard signage at La Caracola.

Length: 350 metros
Width: 12 metros
Sand type: Oscura (Arena / Grava)
Occupancy: Medio
Sea conditions: Oleaje moderado / Ventosa
Access: Coche
Reference hospital:: Hospital de Poniente
Nearest marina:: Puerto Deportivo de Adra

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🚿 Showers

Not recorded in the registry for La Caracola: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Toilets, Foot wash, Parking, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants, Nudism.

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

Not recorded. The MITECO registry lists no lifeguard at La Caracola, which in practice means swimming unsupervised unless Adra council adds cover in July and August. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is Playa de Poniente (Adra), under 1 km away in a straight line.

How do you get to La Caracola?

MITECO records that you get to La Caracola by car, but no parking is recorded.

Is La Caracola a good beach for children?

La Caracola has no children's area on record. Before swimming at La Caracola, check the flag and the day's sea state.

Does La Caracola have a Blue Flag?

No. La Caracola is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Playa de Poniente (Adra), under 1 km away in a straight line. Not having one does not make La Caracola worse: the award certifies services and water quality, not scenery.