Cala del Desnarigado

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Cala del Desnarigado

6.8

/ 10 Good

#4 out of 8
in Ceuta

About

Cala del Desnarigado is located on the Strait of Gibraltar (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 4th place out of 8 beaches in the Ceuta region 2.1 km away from its center, the city of Ceuta. It is one of the beaches of Ceuta settlement, just 2.1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and light pebble, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Cala del Desnarigado coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, toilets. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa de la Ribera, which has a rating of 7.6.

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Historical

+19 ^oC +15 ^oC

Air temperature

6.9 M/S

Wind

+17 ^oC

Water temperature

1.1 M

Wave height

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Beach overall scores

Water

Exceptional

9.5/10

Cover

Poor

3/10

Cleanliness

Tolerable

4.5/10

Amenities

Very poor

1.7/10

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Cala del Desnarigado is located in Ceuta within Ceuta, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

User reviews

"The area is ideal for a day out, with trails to explore, barracks and a castle to visit, and a sheltered cove for water activities. Picnicking, sightseeing and beach lounging are all encouraged. The views are nothing short of spectacular, with the cliff that marks the end of Europe and the start of the Atlantic visible from the shore. A great spot for a memorable day out."

Koki N.G.

"This beach is an incredible spot to visit, no matter if you're looking to take a dip in the ocean or just take in the beautiful sunset. You won't be disappointed - it's a truly stunning place."

Anna Tonsi

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Koki N.G.

"This beach is an incredible spot to visit, no matter if you're looking to take a dip in the ocean or just take in the beautiful sunset. You won't be disappointed - it's a truly stunning place."

Anna Tonsi

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7.6km from the beach

9.2

Excellent

Residence Bab Sebta

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Fnideq

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5.6km from center

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7.6km from the beach

7.3

Good

Residence bab sebta-fnidek

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Located at nearest locality

Ceuta

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5.6km from center

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7.6km from the beach

Superbe Appartement a 5 min de la plage

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Fnideq

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5.7km from center

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7.7km from the beach

2P Ideal Famille, Vue mer, Piscine, Tennis,Confort

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Fnideq

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5.7km from center

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7.7km from the beach

3P Famille Marina Beach, Piscine, Vue Mer, Plage

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Fnideq

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5.7km from center

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8km from the beach

7.6

Very good

Appartement Charmant

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Fnideq

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6km from center

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8.3km from the beach

7.8

Very good

HOTEL TARIK Fnideq

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Fnideq

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6.4km from center

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8.8km from the beach

Tres jolie appartement a fnideq pour location

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Fnideq

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6.9km from center

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9.5km from the beach

APPARTEMENT A CUDIA SMIR FNIDEK

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Fnideq

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7.7km from center

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9.5km from the beach

7.7

Very good

Bleu comme la mer

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Fnideq

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7.7km from center

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10.6km from the beach

8.7

Excellent

Banyan Tree Tamouda Bay

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Fnideq

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8.9km from center

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10.8km from the beach

Excellent

Belyounech location de vacance

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Semsa

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9.1km from center

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General features

ownership
- Public free entry
- Virgin beach with no amenities
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
occupancy
- Moderate in high season
size&shape
location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach

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Nearest Beaches

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7 (Good)

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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom

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Kabila Plage

8.1

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand

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M'Diq, Morocco

Plage de M'Diq

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

M'Diq 0.9 km

Martil, Morocco

Plage de Cabo Negro

8.2

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water

Martil 3.5 km

Ceuta, Spain

Playa de la Ribera

7.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Blue water

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Ceuta, Spain

Playa del Chorillo

7.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine pebble, Blue water

Ceuta 1.6 km

Belyounech, Morocco

Playa Belyounech

7.9

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand

Belyounech 0.4 km

Fnideq, Morocco

Plage Riffiine

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Fnideq 2.9 km

Allyene, Morocco

Soumia Plage

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Allyene 4.8 km

Wadi al-Marsa, Morocco

Oued El Marsa

7.8

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light sand & pebble

Wadi al-Marsa 0.3 km

Allyene, Morocco

Restinga plage

7.9

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Allyene 5.2 km

Ad-Dalia, Morocco

Plage Dalia

7.8

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water

Ad-Dalia 0.8 km

Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

Oasis Restaurant• 13 min walk
BILORTO• 18 min walk
Bar Chacón• 19 min walk
Restaurante Bar Beni...• 19 min walk

Attractions

Cuerpo de Guardia de...• 1 min walk
Garitón of Alfonso D...• 2 min walk
Fort of El Desnariga...• 3 min walk
Punta Almina Lightho...• 6 min walk

Transport

JCU• 28 min walk
Station Road• 8.7km
Renfe• 2.9km

Localities

Ceuta• 2.1km
Ceuta• 2.1km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Cala del Desnarigado?

The beachline of Cala del Desnarigado is covered with light pebbles. It's relatively clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.

What are the key activities at Cala del Desnarigado?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Cala del Desnarigado, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Cala del Desnarigado good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Cala del Desnarigado is partially protected from waves.

Is the Cala del Desnarigado good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Cala del Desnarigado secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Cala del Desnarigado?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Cala del Desnarigado.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Oasis Restaurant is the closest place located 1000 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Cala del Desnarigado?

There are 155 places to stay in the Cala del Desnarigado area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Cala del Desnarigado include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Cala del Desnarigado from parking?

The Cala del Desnarigado has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Cala del Desnarigado?

There are 4 attractions near Cala del Desnarigado that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Cuerpo de Guardia de la Torrecilla located in 0 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Cala del Desnarigado?

The month with the highest temperature in Cala del Desnarigado is August. Its average value reaches 26°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 22°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 16°C and water 16°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Cala del Desnarigado (Ceuta) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Cala del Desnarigado (Ceuta) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Cala del Desnarigado for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.