L'Arenal
Vandellòs i l'Hospitalet de l'Infant, Tarragona · Cataluña/Catalunya
Description
An expansive beach with fine dark sand and calm waters, well-stocked with public facilities.
L'Arenal is an urban beach of sand in Vandellòs i l'Hospitalet de l'Infant (Tarragona). The sand is dark.
It measures 2,284 metres long and 60 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is moderate.
Sea conditions per the registry: calm water. It is reached easily on foot, by car and by boat. 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: 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 L'Arenal?
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 L'Arenal?
According to the MITECO registry, L'Arenal is reached easily on foot, by car and by boat. There is parking.
Is L'Arenal a good beach for children?
L'Arenal 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 L'Arenal have a Blue Flag?
Yes. L'Arenal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cala Bea | Vandellòs i l'Hospitalet de l'Infant | 25.6°C | — |
| Punta del Riu | Vandellòs i l'Hospitalet de l'Infant | 25.8°C | Yes |
| Punta del Riu | Mont-roig del Camp | 25.8°C | — |
| Platja de Cristall | Mont-roig del Camp | 26.0°C | Yes |
| El Torn | Vandellòs i l'Hospitalet de l'Infant | 25.7°C | Yes |
| Calas de los Angeles y del Pescador | Mont-roig del Camp | 25.8°C | — |
| Calas Bot y California | Mont-roig del Camp | 25.8°C | — |
| Calas Misteri y Santa Fe | Mont-roig del Camp | 25.8°C | — |
| Cala del Solitari | Mont-roig del Camp | 25.8°C | — |
| Cala de las Sirenas | Mont-roig del Camp | 25.8°C | — |
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