La Roda
Altea, Alicante/Alacant · Comunitat Valenciana
Description
La Roda Beach, beside Altea's town center, is an urban beach with full services and a generous expanse of sand and gravel backed by calm waters.
La Roda is an urban beach of sand, pebbles and gravel in Altea (Alicante/Alacant). The sand is golden.
It measures 1,000 metres long and 20 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is high.
Sea conditions per the registry: calm water and moderate surf. It is reached easily on foot and by car. There is parking.
The MITECO registry records a lifeguard service at this beach. Hazard signage is recorded.
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
Not recorded in the registry: Showers, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Roda?
Yes. The MITECO beach registry records a lifeguard service here. Cover is usually seasonal, so check the posted hours when you arrive.
How do you get to La Roda?
According to the MITECO registry, La Roda is reached easily on foot and by car. There is parking.
Is La Roda a good beach for children?
La Roda has a children's area on record. The registry describes calm water. There is a lifeguard service. Always check the day's conditions before swimming.
Does La Roda have a Blue Flag?
Yes. La Roda is listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data, an award that requires bathing-water quality, services and environmental information.
Nearby beaches
| Beach | Municipality | Water temperature | Blue Flag |
|---|---|---|---|
| L'Espigó | Altea | 25.8°C | Yes |
| Cap Blanc | Altea | 26.0°C | Yes |
| Cap Negret | Altea | 25.9°C | — |
| El Albir | L'Alfàs del Pi | 26.0°C | Yes |
| El Soyo | Altea | 25.9°C | — |
| Cala del Amerador | L'Alfàs del Pi | 26.0°C | — |
| Cala del Médico | L'Alfàs del Pi | 26.0°C | — |
| La Mina | L'Alfàs del Pi | 26.0°C | — |
| La Olla | Altea | 25.9°C | — |
| Solsida | Altea | 25.9°C | — |
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