Water temperature at La Fuente — San Vicente de la Barquera

🌊 Water temperature 16.6°C Fresh

🌡️ Air temperature 10.4°C

💨 Wind 9 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 pequeño tamaño de arena dorada y bolos que presenta una escasa afluencia de público. No dispone de ningún tipo de equipamiento

La Fuente is a remote beach of sand and pebbles in San Vicente de la Barquera (Cantabria). The sand at La Fuente is golden.

It measures 150 metres long and 20 metres wide; recorded occupancy is low.

Sea conditions at La Fuente per the registry: strong surf. La Fuente is reached easily on foot and by car, and has parking.

The MITECO registry records no lifeguard service at La Fuente. That does not rule out seasonal cover by San Vicente de la Barquera council: check the signage when you arrive. The registry lists no hazard signage at La Fuente.

Length: 150 metros
Width: 20 metros
Sand type: Dorada (Arena / Bolos)
Occupancy: Bajo
Sea conditions: Oleaje fuerte
Access: A pie fácil / Coche
Reference hospital:: Hospital Sierrallana
Nearest marina:: Puerto de San Vicente de la Barquera

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🅿️ Parking

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

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

Not recorded. MITECO lists no lifeguard at La Fuente; if San Vicente de la Barquera council staffs it in July and August, the beach signage will say so. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is La Maza (San Vicente de la Barquera), 4 km away in a straight line.

How do you get to La Fuente?

MITECO records that you get to La Fuente easily on foot and by car, and there is parking.

Is La Fuente a good beach for children?

La Fuente has no children's area on record. With children, check the flag at La Fuente on the day before going in.

Does La Fuente have a Blue Flag?

No. La Fuente is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Merón (San Vicente de la Barquera), 4 km away in a straight line. Not having one does not make La Fuente worse: the award certifies services and water quality, not scenery.