Water temperature at Playa Santa Catalina

🌊 Water temperature 18.8°C Pleasant

🌡️ Air temperature 18.9°C

💨 Wind 12 km/t

☀️ UV index 0.0

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

Description

Playa situada al inicio del Monte Hacho

Playa Santa Catalina is a remote beach of pebbles and gravel in Ceuta (Ceuta). The sand at Playa Santa Catalina is dark.

It measures 150 metres long and 25 metres wide; recorded occupancy is low.

Sea state recorded by MITECO for Playa Santa Catalina: moderate surf. Playa Santa Catalina can be reached easily on foot, and has parking.

The MITECO registry records no lifeguard service at Playa Santa Catalina. That does not rule out seasonal cover by Ceuta council: check the signage when you arrive. No hazard signage is recorded at Playa Santa Catalina.

Length: 150 metros
Width: 25 metros
Sand type: Oscura (Bolos / Grava)
Occupancy: Bajo
Sea conditions: Oleaje moderado
Access: A pie fácil
Reference hospital:: Hospital Universitario de Ceuta
Nearest marina:: Puerto deportivo de Ceuta

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🅿️ Parking

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

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

Not recorded. Playa Santa Catalina has no lifeguard in the MITECO registry: expect to swim unsupervised, though Ceuta council may add cover in high summer without it reaching the registry. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is La Ribera (Ceuta), 3 km away in a straight line.

How do you get to Playa Santa Catalina?

According to the MITECO registry, Playa Santa Catalina is reached easily on foot, and there is parking.

Is Playa Santa Catalina a good beach for children?

Playa Santa Catalina has no children's area on record. With children, check the flag at Playa Santa Catalina on the day before going in.

Does Playa Santa Catalina have a Blue Flag?

No. Playa Santa Catalina is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is La Ribera (Ceuta), 3 km away in a straight line. The flag rates services and water quality, not how attractive Playa Santa Catalina is.