Playa de La Fossa
Calp, Alicante/Alacant · Comunitat Valenciana
Description
Calpe's busiest and best-equipped beach, with plenty of facilities both on the sand and nearby.
Playa de La Fossa is an urban beach of sand in Calp (Alicante/Alacant). The sand is golden.
It measures 1,000 metres long and 40 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is high.
Sea conditions per the registry: 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Playa de La Fossa?
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 Playa de La Fossa?
According to the MITECO registry, Playa de La Fossa is reached easily on foot and by car. There is parking.
Is Playa de La Fossa a good beach for children?
Playa de La Fossa has a children's area on record. There is a lifeguard service. Always check the day's conditions before swimming.
Does Playa de La Fossa have a Blue Flag?
Yes. Playa de La Fossa 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 Calalga | Calp | 25.9°C | — |
| Cantal Roig | Calp | 25.9°C | Yes |
| Morelló | Calp | 25.9°C | — |
| Cala El Racó | Calp | 25.9°C | — |
| Cala del Mallorquí | Calp | 25.9°C | — |
| Cala del Penyal | Calp | 25.9°C | — |
| Cala de les Bassetes | Calp | 26.0°C | — |
| Arenal-Bol | Calp | 25.9°C | Yes |
| La Fustera | Benissa | 26.0°C | Yes |
| Els Pinets | Benissa | 26.1°C | — |
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