Playa Varadero is a beach situated in Santa Pola, a town famous for its fishing and salt production. The beach boasts a 470-metre long stretch of fine golden sand and offers scenic views of Tabarca, the former Berber Pirate island.
During summers, Spanish families bring their own furniture and refreshments to enjoy the beach. Playa Varadero is a "Blue Flag" beach, equipped with facilities such as toilets, a medical station, and lifeguards. The beach has a gentle slope into the sea, making it ideal for young children.
Visitors can engage in activities like volleyball, beach soccer, snorkelling, walking, or biking along the promenade. The beach has free parking but can get crowded on weekends. Amenities like toilets, showers, lifeguards, bars, and restaurants are available.
Playa Varadero is a family-friendly beach, making it an ideal destination for a day trip or vacation.
Varadero amenities include parking, toilet and shower.
You can enjoy a refreshing drink at one of the bars situated on the beach.
You can enjoy one of the restaurants at the beach while soaking up the sun.
Visitor reviews highlight that the beach is nice and cool, with free parking and nice toilets. Visitors enjoy the warm water and shallow conditions which make it family-friendly. However, some visitors complain about jellyfish stings and the lack of nearby food options.
Most visitors to Varadero Beach in Santa Pola choose to stay in nearby areas like Gran Alacant, known for its holiday villas and proximity to the beach. For those looking to stay within walking distance, Santa Pola town offers a range of accommodations that provide easy access to the beach and its amenities.
The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.
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Latitude: 38.1889715 / Longitude: -0.535798
Varadero is located in Santa Pola. The following map of Varadero shows the exact location.
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| Low / High | 24°C/26.8°C |
|---|---|
| Feels Like (High) | 32°C |
| Sea Temperature | 26.2 °C |
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| Wave Height | 0.6 m |
| Rain Chance | 68% |
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| Rainfall | 17.2 mm |
| Rain Duration | 8 h |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 07:39/20:20 |
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| Sunshine Hours | 0.1 hrs |
| UV Index | 4.75 |
| Cloud Cover | 100% |
| Speed | 20.5 km/h |
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| Gusts | 36.7 km/h |
| Direction | E |
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