San Cristóbal
Almuñécar, Granada · Andalucía
Description
A 1 km stretch of sand with good services, set in a built-up area with tall buildings and a seafront promenade.
San Cristóbal is an urban beach of sand in Almuñécar (Granada). The sand is dark.
It measures 1,050 metres long and 50 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is high.
Sea conditions per the registry: calm water. It is reached easily on foot, by car and by boat. 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: Foot wash, 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 San Cristóbal?
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 San Cristóbal?
According to the MITECO registry, San Cristóbal is reached easily on foot, by car and by boat. There is parking.
Is San Cristóbal a good beach for children?
San Cristóbal has a children's area on record. The registry describes calm water. There is a lifeguard service. Always check the day's conditions before swimming.
Does San Cristóbal have a Blue Flag?
Yes. San Cristóbal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caletilla | Almuñécar | 23.1°C | — |
| El Rincón de La China | Almuñécar | 23.7°C | — |
| La Veintiuna | Almuñécar | 23.7°C | — |
| Puerta del Mar | Almuñécar | 23.2°C | Yes |
| Cotobro | Almuñécar | 23.1°C | — |
| El Muerto | Almuñécar | 23.1°C | — |
| Velilla | Almuñécar | 23.1°C | Yes |
| Los Berengueles | Almuñécar | 23.1°C | — |
| Tesorillo | Almuñécar | 23.1°C | — |
| Pozuelo | Almuñécar | 23.2°C | — |
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