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Description
Playa dentro de una zona de especial protección debido a la vegetación dunar que tiene. Ofrece un buen nivel de equipamientos y tiene una alta afluencia de público.
San Juan de Nieva is a semi-urban beach of sand in Castrillón (Asturias). At San Juan de Nieva the sand is golden.
It measures 1,500 metres long and 60 metres wide; recorded occupancy is high.
The registry describes the sea at San Juan de Nieva as: strong surf. San Juan de Nieva can be reached easily on foot and by car, and has parking.
San Juan de Nieva is listed with a lifeguard service in the MITECO registry. Hazard signage is recorded at San Juan de Nieva.
- Length
- 1.500 metros
- Width
- 60 metros
- Sand type
- Dorada (Arena)
- Occupancy
- Alto
- Sea conditions
- Oleaje fuerte
- Access
- A pie fácil / Coche
- Reference hospital:
- Hospital de San Agustín
- Nearest marina:
- Avilés
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
- 🛟 Lifeguard
- ♿ Wheelchair access
- 🚿 Showers
- 🚻 Toilets
- 🅿️ Parking
- 🏄 Surf zone
- 🍽️ Restaurants
Not recorded in the registry for San Juan de Nieva: Foot wash, Children's area, Sports area, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Nudism.
Facilities at San Juan de Nieva 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 San Juan de Nieva?
Yes. San Juan de Nieva has lifeguards per MITECO; cover usually runs only through the bathing season, and the hours are on the signs.
How do you get to San Juan de Nieva?
MITECO records that you get to San Juan de Nieva easily on foot and by car, and there is parking.
Is San Juan de Nieva a good beach for children?
San Juan de Nieva has no children's area on record. With children, check the flag at San Juan de Nieva on the day before going in.
Does San Juan de Nieva have a Blue Flag?
No. San Juan de Nieva is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Salinas (Castrillón), 2 km away in a straight line. Not having one does not make San Juan de Nieva worse: the award certifies services and water quality, not scenery.
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