Water temperature at La Magdalena

🌊 Water temperature 16.4°C Fresh

🌡️ Air temperature 11.6°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

Playa urbana que ofrece arena dorada, aguas tranquilas y multitud de servicios: aseos, duchas, alquiler de hamacas y la posibilidad de realizar diversos deportes acuáticos.

La Magdalena is an urban beach of sand in Santander (Cantabria). At La Magdalena the sand is golden.

It measures 900 metres long and 30 metres wide; recorded occupancy is high.

Sea state recorded by MITECO for La Magdalena: calm water. La Magdalena is reached easily on foot and by car, and has parking.

The MITECO registry records a lifeguard service at La Magdalena. Hazard signage is recorded at La Magdalena.

Length: 900 metros
Width: 30 metros
Sand type: Dorada (Arena)
Occupancy: Alto
Sea conditions: Aguas tranquilas
Access: A pie fácil / Coche
Reference hospital:: Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla
Nearest marina:: Santander - Puerto Chico

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

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

Not recorded in the registry for La Magdalena: Diving, Nudism.

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

Yes. La Magdalena has lifeguards per MITECO; cover usually runs only through the bathing season, and the hours are on the signs.

How do you get to La Magdalena?

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

Is La Magdalena a good beach for children?

La Magdalena has a children's area on record and the registry describes calm water. With children, check the flag at La Magdalena on the day before going in.

Does La Magdalena have a Blue Flag?

No. La Magdalena is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Cuberris (Bareyo), 14 km away in a straight line. Not having one does not make La Magdalena worse: the award certifies services and water quality, not scenery.