Playa de Poniente

Salou, Cataluña

Measured · Copernicus Marine, Puertos del Estado

🌊 Water temperature 20.2°C Hot
🌡️ Air temperature 17.3°C
💨 Wind 26 km/t
☀️ UV index 0.0

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

Description

Playa natural de fina y dorada arena de suave pendiente que confiere gran seguridad para los bañistas y los niños. Dispone de una zona infantil para juegos y de una zona reservada para los deportes náuticos.

Playa de Poniente is an urban beach of sand in Salou (Tarragona). At Playa de Poniente the sand is golden.

It measures 1,100 metres long and 40 metres wide; recorded occupancy is high.

The registry describes the sea at Playa de Poniente as: calm water. Playa de Poniente is reached easily on foot, by car and by boat, and has parking.

Playa de Poniente is listed with a lifeguard service in the MITECO registry. Hazard signage is recorded at Playa de Poniente.

Length
1.100 metros
Width
40 metros
Sand type
Dorada (Arena)
Occupancy
Alto
Sea conditions
Aguas tranquilas
Access
A pie fácil / Coche / Barco
Reference hospital:
Hospital Universitario Sant Joan
Nearest marina:
Club Nàutic Salou

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

Not recorded in the registry for Playa de Poniente: Diving, Nudism.

No data

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

Yes. A lifeguard service is recorded at Playa de Poniente, though it is usually seasonal: check the hours when you get there.

How do you get to Playa de Poniente?

According to the MITECO registry, Playa de Poniente is reached easily on foot, by car and by boat, and there is parking.

Is Playa de Poniente a good beach for children?

Playa de Poniente has a children's area on record and the registry describes calm water. Check the flag at Playa de Poniente on the day: conditions change with the wind.

Does Playa de Poniente have a Blue Flag?

No. Playa de Poniente is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Playa de Levante (Salou), 1 km away in a straight line. Not having one does not make Playa de Poniente worse: the award certifies services and water quality, not scenery.

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