Water temperature at Virgen del Mar

🌊 Water temperature 16.4°C Fresh

🌡️ Air temperature 11.3°C

💨 Wind 7 km/t

☀️ UV index 0.0

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

Description

Playa aislada enclavada en un entorno rocoso y situada al lado de la Ermita del mismo nombre. Ofrece escasos equipamientos

Virgen del Mar is a remote beach of sand in Santander (Cantabria). At Virgen del Mar the sand is golden.

It measures 400 metres long and 40 metres wide; recorded occupancy is moderate.

Sea conditions at Virgen del Mar per the registry: moderate surf. Virgen del Mar can be reached by car, and has parking.

Virgen del Mar is listed with a lifeguard service in the MITECO registry. Virgen del Mar has hazard signage on record.

Length: 400 metros
Width: 40 metros
Sand type: Dorada (Arena)
Occupancy: Medio
Sea conditions: Oleaje moderado
Access: Coche
Reference hospital:: Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla
Nearest marina:: Santander - Puerto Chico

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🛟 Lifeguard
♿ Wheelchair access
🚿 Showers
🚰 Foot wash
🅿️ Parking
🍽️ Restaurants

Not recorded in the registry for Virgen del Mar: Toilets, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Nudism.

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

Yes. The MITECO beach registry records lifeguards at Virgen del Mar, usually seasonal, so check the posted hours when you arrive.

How do you get to Virgen del Mar?

According to the MITECO registry, Virgen del Mar is reached by car, and there is parking.

Is Virgen del Mar a good beach for children?

Virgen del Mar has no children's area on record. With children, check the flag at Virgen del Mar on the day before going in.

Does Virgen del Mar have a Blue Flag?

No. Virgen del Mar is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Los Locos (Suances), 15 km away in a straight line. Not having one does not make Virgen del Mar worse: the award certifies services and water quality, not scenery.