Water temperature at Las Arenas — Val de San Vicente

🌊 Water temperature 16.6°C Fresh

🌡️ Air temperature 11.8°C

💨 Wind 10 km/t

☀️ UV index 0.0

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

Description

Playa enclavada en un entorno atractivo, aislada pero muy frecuentada sobre por los turistas del camping que está situado junto a ella. Su superficie es de arena y bolos, y presenta vientos y fuerte oleaje.

Las Arenas is a remote beach of sand and pebbles in Val de San Vicente (Cantabria). At Las Arenas the sand is golden.

It measures 200 metres long and 15 metres wide; recorded occupancy is high.

Sea conditions at Las Arenas per the registry: strong surf and windy. Las Arenas is reached on foot, with difficulty, and has parking.

The MITECO registry records no lifeguard service at Las Arenas. That does not rule out seasonal cover by Val de San Vicente council: check the signage when you arrive. Las Arenas has hazard signage on record.

Length: 200 metros
Width: 15 metros
Sand type: Dorada (Arena / Bolos)
Occupancy: Alto
Sea conditions: Oleaje fuerte / Ventosa
Access: A pie difícil
Reference hospital:: Hospital Sierrallana
Nearest marina:: Puerto de Suances

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🅿️ Parking

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

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

Not recorded. The MITECO registry lists no lifeguard at Las Arenas, which in practice means swimming unsupervised unless Val de San Vicente council adds cover in July and August. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is La Franca (Ribadedeva), 6 km away in a straight line.

How do you get to Las Arenas?

According to the MITECO registry, Las Arenas is reached on foot, with difficulty, and there is parking.

Is Las Arenas a good beach for children?

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

Does Las Arenas have a Blue Flag?

No. Las Arenas is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Merón (San Vicente de la Barquera), 10 km away in a straight line. Without a flag, Las Arenas can be just as good: the label measures services and water quality, not looks.