Velilla
Almuñécar, Granada · Andalucía
Description
A fairly long beach in a heavily urbanized area with a full range of services.
Velilla is an urban beach of sand and gravel in Almuñécar (Granada). The sand is dark.
It measures 1,470 metres long and 52 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, 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Velilla?
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 Velilla?
According to the MITECO registry, Velilla is reached easily on foot, by car and by boat. There is parking.
Is Velilla a good beach for children?
Velilla 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 Velilla have a Blue Flag?
Yes. Velilla 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesorillo | Almuñécar | 23.2°C | — |
| Pozuelo | Almuñécar | 23.2°C | — |
| Calabajío | Almuñécar | 23.2°C | — |
| Cabria | Almuñécar | 23.0°C | — |
| Curumbico | Almuñécar | 23.2°C | — |
| Puerta del Mar | Almuñécar | 23.2°C | Yes |
| Barranco de Enmedio | Almuñécar | 23.2°C | — |
| Caletilla | Almuñécar | 23.1°C | — |
| San Cristóbal | Almuñécar | 23.2°C | Yes |
| El Rincón de La China | Almuñécar | 23.7°C | — |
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