Water temperature at Poniente

🌊 Water temperature 19.2°C Pleasant

🌡️ Air temperature 18.7°C

💨 Wind 17 km/t

☀️ UV index 0.0

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

Description

Es una de las playas más concurridas de Motril. Tiene paseo marítimo jalonado por edificios relativamente altos. Buen nivel de servicios.

Poniente is an urban beach of sand and gravel in Motril (Granada). The sand at Poniente is dark.

It measures 1,795 metres long and 140 metres wide; recorded occupancy is moderate.

The registry describes the sea at Poniente as: moderate surf. Poniente is reached easily on foot, by car and by boat, and has parking.

The MITECO registry records a lifeguard service at Poniente. Hazard signage is recorded at Poniente.

Length: 1.795 metros
Width: 140 metros
Sand type: Oscura (Arena / Grava)
Occupancy: Medio
Sea conditions: Oleaje moderado
Access: A pie fácil / Coche / Barco
Reference hospital:: Santa Ana
Nearest marina:: Club Náutico de Motril

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🛟 Lifeguard
♿ Wheelchair access
🚿 Showers
🚻 Toilets
🚰 Foot wash
🅿️ Parking
👶 Children's area
⚽ Sports area
⛱️ Umbrella rental
🛏️ Sunbed rental
🍽️ Restaurants

Not recorded in the registry for Poniente: Surf zone, Diving, Nudism.

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

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

How do you get to Poniente?

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

Is Poniente a good beach for children?

Poniente has a children's area on record. Check the flag at Poniente on the day: conditions change with the wind.

Does Poniente have a Blue Flag?

No. Poniente is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Granada (Motril), 2 km away in a straight line. Without a flag, Poniente can be just as good: the label measures services and water quality, not looks.