Playa de Los Náufragos, Torrevieja

Los Náufragos beach, Torrevieja

The Playa de Los Náufragos (“shipwreck beach”) is one of the largest beaches in Torrevieja, lying at the south-western end of the town centre just beyond the salt quay which stretches out into the Mediterranean at this end of the port. As such it’s not difficult to find, although parking can be problematic as this is very close to the bustling centre, which is busy all year round, and the beach lies right next to the main southern access road of Avenida Desiderio Rodríguez. It’s certainly worth considering making use of the bus service which stops just behind the beach or the bicycle racks on the promenade.

The sandy beach is 325 metres long, and at the northern end where the sand has accumulated against the jetty reaches a width of 77 metres, and is dotted with occasional palm trees.

As well as the standard foot showers there are also children’s play facilities and beach volleyball courts, while pedal-boat hire and sun loungers are provided close to the beach bars in the summer. Three lifeguard lookouts and a Red Cross first aid point are also in evidence from mid-June until mid-September, and an amphibious bathing chair is provided for use by those of limited mobility, for whom access is easy via ramps and wooden walkways.

There is even an area in the water marked off by buoys which is reserved for toddlers and babies.
As a result of these features and the daily cleaning and rubbish collection services the beach boasts Blue Flag status, and is also recognized by Qualitur and has Q for quality status.

This beach is distinctly urban in nature, being located next to the area of San Roque, where residential development is low-rise but fairly intense. In the summer, the beach has a high level of occupation and while the facilities and nearby bars and restaurants are an attraction, those wishing for a quiet day at the beach should definitely look elsewhere in July and August, although for the rest of the year the sheer size of this beach means occupancy is sparse.

At the southern end of the beach the sand peters out and is replaced by rocks which are much favoured by anglers, while to the north, on the other side of the salt quay which breaks up the beach, the sandy area is known as Playa del Acequión.
Behind the beach a shaded promenade stretches from one end to the other, popular with joggers and those who enjoy walking along the seafront.

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