Cala Capitán
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Cala Capitán is a beautiful beach renowned for its crystal-clear waters and family-friendly atmosphere. Visitors have noted several positive aspects, including:
- Clean and well-maintained: Many users appreciate the cleanliness of the beach and its facilities.
- Snorkeling opportunities: The beach is perfect for snorkeling, with an abundance of fish that can be seen by swimmers.
- Good accessibility: There are facilities available for people with disabilities, and the beach is accessible for families.
- Scenic beauty: The stunning views and the surrounding neighborhood enhance the beach experience.
- Charming atmosphere: Many users enjoy the relaxed vibe and the absence of loud music.
However, there are some drawbacks reported by visitors:
- Crowded during peak times: The beach can get quite busy, especially on weekends, making it less enjoyable for some.
- Poor parking options: Several users mentioned difficulties finding parking, especially during high season.
- Limited facilities: Some visitors have noted the absence of adequate restroom facilities and other amenities like beach bars.
Overall, Cala Capitán is a beloved spot for both locals and tourists, ideal for a family day out or relaxing by the sea.
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Below you will find 98 reviews on this topic from people who have recently visited Cala Capitán.
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Fantastic experience: beautiful beach, with parking and access for people with disabilities
Positive experience: One of the best beaches in Orihuela. I go in the afternoon. Less crowd. Parking is difficult, very little parking available.
Positive experience: Wide and well-located beach, great for families with children and opportunities for people with disabilities to enjoy a shaded pergola dedicated to them with adequate equipment for bathing. The beach bar provides a variety of first courses and sandwiches to try, at relatively high costs but accessible to everyone. Parking can be a bit difficult in high season, but the sea is clean, just like the sand.
Positive experience: I usually don't like sandy beaches, but this one has a great swimming area! There's parking nearby, but not a single water fountain is open to wash off the sand afterwards!
Positive experience: Cove with fine sand. Easy access and street parking, although it tends to fill up. It has foot showers, bathrooms, and a beach bar.
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Fantastic experience: Großer Strand. Kann ihn nur im Winter beurteilen. Der schönste Auslauf mit Hund in der Umgebung. Internationaler Treffpunkt der Hundebesitzer.
Fantastic experience: A good little but beach neighbouring La Zenia beach which is also nice and has the added attraction of a beach bar. There is a lovely walkway which connects both beaches and goes further to Cabo Roig and beyond. The beach is cleaned on a night and has a small island just off the beach. I think it's called Isla Capitan. Anyway, many people enjoy wading over to it when the tide is right. Like most beaches in the area, dogs are not allowed in summer. However, this rule is not so stricktly enforced out of season if dogs are kept to the waters edge.
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Positive experience: Very clean sandy beach with lifeguard service, foot showers and two rows of umbrellas. Beach bar with drinks and snacks. Very crowded on weekends and at lunchtime. The only downside is the lack of showers.
Fantastic experience: Beautiful cove, fine sand with lifeguard and perfect for snorkeling and seeing a lot of fish
Positive experience: Wide and well-located beach, great for families with children and opportunities for people with disabilities to enjoy a shaded pergola dedicated to them with adequate equipment for bathing. The beach bar provides a variety of first courses and sandwiches to try, at relatively high costs but accessible to everyone. Parking can be a bit difficult in high season, but the sea is clean, just like the sand.
Fantastic experience: Quiet beach. No stones. With very clear waters.
Positive experience: I usually don't like sandy beaches, but this one has a great swimming area! There's parking nearby, but not a single water fountain is open to wash off the sand afterwards!
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Positive experience: Beautiful cove with a beach bar
Fantastic experience: This beach can definitely be recommended. It's not a huge beach, but the water is crystal clear, the rocks protect against waves, and there are good opportunities for diving and seeing fish. Very shallow water and a child-friendly beach on one side of the rock island in the middle. There is water to rinse off, toilets, and a nice beach bar where you can find shade and drinks, among other things. Good hiking trail along the coast if you feel like taking a walk. In my book, it's one of the best beaches on the coast. Here you have everything you need.
Positive experience: Very clean sandy beach with lifeguard service, foot showers and two rows of umbrellas. Beach bar with drinks and snacks. Very crowded on weekends and at lunchtime. The only downside is the lack of showers.
Fantastic experience: A paradise of our Mediterranean area. It is a very clean beach. There are hardly any rocks when you enter to swim, there are always people but it is comfortable to find a spot there, it has a beach bar, the water is usually clean and clear, so you find many fish around you and it is one of the most beautiful things to see. I recommend always going with diving goggles.
Fantastic experience: I love this cove, the houses around, the beach bar, the atmosphere...
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Negative experience: Overcrowded. And if there is a red flag (often raised for no reason), the lifeguards threaten to call the police just for getting your feet a little wet... what a pity compared to what that beach was a few years ago.
Fantastic experience: Beautiful beach, not too busy and the lifeguards do a great job of making sure everyone is safe!!!
Fantastic experience: Excelente cala. Aguas cristalinas. Socorristas y duchas.
Positive experience: Bonita cala donde darse un baño, hay socorristas y un lado donde no bañarse porque hay corrientes submarinas y atraen a medusas, se puede nadar o estar dentro rodeado de peces
Negative experience: La playa en sí es y siempre ha sido una preciosidad. Arena fina y aguas claras. Pero quisiera reportar un problema y no pequeño, gran cantidad de "personas" por llamarlos de alguna manera se suben a la roca y desde ahí tiran el sedal de sus cañas en plena zona de baño. Es inadmisible y la fuerzas de seguridad que les competa deberían hacer algo al respecto porque es un verdadero peligro. Otros directamente tiran sedal con un anzuelo en la mismísima playa a poco más de un par de metros de donde empieza el agua, habiendo incluso niños nadando alrededor con el peligro que conlleva. Por no hablar de las no sé cuántas normas de caza y pesca que se estarán saltando. Auténticas bestias incívicas que no ven más allá de sus propias narices.
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Fantastic experience: The water was crystal clear with so many fish
Fantastic experience: Beautiful beach, crystal clear water. Unfortunately, there were no free sun loungers when we were there.
Fantastic experience: Clean
Negative experience: First of all, there are quite large jellyfish, and when you get out of the water and it's drying on your body, it has an unpleasant smell of pollution; I didn't stay long.
Fantastic experience: A paradise of our Mediterranean area. It is a very clean beach. There are hardly any rocks when you enter to swim, there are always people but it is comfortable to find a spot there, it has a beach bar, the water is usually clean and clear, so you find many fish around you and it is one of the most beautiful things to see. I recommend always going with diving goggles.
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Below you will find 42 reviews on this topic from people who have recently visited Cala Capitán.
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Fantastic experience: Beautiful cove, fine sand with lifeguard and perfect for snorkeling and seeing a lot of fish
Fantastic experience: Ideal for spending the day, swimming, and snorkeling
Positive experience: A very spacious cove with the possibility of shaded and sunny areas. There is a beach bar to grab a refreshing drink, which is appreciated. I recommend watching the sunset at this beach. You can go snorkeling and climb on rocks.
Fantastic experience: Top beach Clear water Low waves Affordable cafeteria Nice for snorkeling
Positive experience: We really liked it, it's a huge beach with plenty of sand space so we felt very comfortable. It's good for snorkeling but there are a lot of people.
Below you will find 14 reviews on this topic from people who have recently visited Cala Capitán.
Fantastic experience: A paradise of our Mediterranean area. It is a very clean beach. There are hardly any rocks when you enter to swim, there are always people but it is comfortable to find a spot there, it has a beach bar, the water is usually clean and clear, so you find many fish around you and it is one of the most beautiful things to see. I recommend always going with diving goggles.
Positive experience: Wide and well-located beach, great for families with children and opportunities for people with disabilities to enjoy a shaded pergola dedicated to them with adequate equipment for bathing. The beach bar provides a variety of first courses and sandwiches to try, at relatively high costs but accessible to everyone. Parking can be a bit difficult in high season, but the sea is clean, just like the sand.
Positive experience: Without a doubt the best beach in the area, very beautiful and well maintained. It has two zones of different levels regarding the seabed and enough space for several families. The only problem I see is the absence of a beach bar. Other than that, quite good.
Fantastic experience: Una cala magnífica para ir con niños. Tiene dos ambientes uno perfecto para las niños pequeños y otro con el mar más abierto para poder nadar y sobre todo super divertido saltar olas y ver los millones de peces que hay
Positive experience: Playita pequeña, muy familiar, limpia y con socorrista, mola dar de comer con las gafas de buceo a los miles de peces que te rodean a la altura de la cintura. Dispone de chiringuito y no se aparca mal, si vas un poco tarde a 5 min andando tienes una avenida enorme para aparcar.
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Fantastic experience: Una de mis favoritas de la Zenia. Tranquila, puedes hacer snorkel, kayak, espacio para jugar raquetas. Sin chiringuitos ni escándalos. Y para niños tiene una zona que está muy bien porque es baja.
Cala Capitán: Reviews
Fantastic experience: Great beach and can feed the fish
Positive experience: Beautiful cove with a beach bar
Fantastic experience: The water was crystal clear with so many fish
Positive experience: Small pleasant beach
Fantastic experience: Excellent beach
Fantastic experience: This beach can definitely be recommended. It's not a huge beach, but the water is crystal clear, the rocks protect against waves, and there are good opportunities for diving and seeing fish. Very shallow water and a child-friendly beach on one side of the rock island in the middle. There is water to rinse off, toilets, and a nice beach bar where you can find shade and drinks, among other things. Good hiking trail along the coast if you feel like taking a walk. In my book, it's one of the best beaches on the coast. Here you have everything you need.
Fantastic experience: Excellent, calm, pleasant, relaxing, quiet, extraordinary atmosphere.
Fantastic experience: Great family friendly beach with lots of fishes that like to swim around you. Kids love it and so do the adults.
Positive experience: Very clean sandy beach with lifeguard service, foot showers and two rows of umbrellas. Beach bar with drinks and snacks. Very crowded on weekends and at lunchtime. The only downside is the lack of showers.
Fantastic experience: Beautiful beach, crystal clear water. Unfortunately, there were no free sun loungers when we were there.
Fantastic experience: My favorite beach
Positive experience: Although it frustrates me because every time I have gone there has been bad weather...
Fantastic experience: Clean
Positive experience: A classic. Family silver outside of the tourist vibe.
Negative experience: Overcrowded. And if there is a red flag (often raised for no reason), the lifeguards threaten to call the police just for getting your feet a little wet... what a pity compared to what that beach was a few years ago.
Fantastic experience: It's interesting to swim with a mask. The beach is small, many people.
Fantastic experience: beautiful beach, with parking and access for people with disabilities
Negative experience: First of all, there are quite large jellyfish, and when you get out of the water and it's drying on your body, it has an unpleasant smell of pollution; I didn't stay long.
Fantastic experience: Beautiful cove, fine sand with lifeguard and perfect for snorkeling and seeing a lot of fish
Fantastic experience: There's a problem with parking, but it’s worth it. Beautiful beach, lots of fish.
Positive experience: One of the best beaches in Orihuela. I go in the afternoon. Less crowd. Parking is difficult, very little parking available.
Fantastic experience: A paradise of our Mediterranean area. It is a very clean beach. There are hardly any rocks when you enter to swim, there are always people but it is comfortable to find a spot there, it has a beach bar, the water is usually clean and clear, so you find many fish around you and it is one of the most beautiful things to see. I recommend always going with diving goggles.
Fantastic experience: Cozy beach with fishing.
Fantastic experience: I love this cove, the houses around, the beach bar, the atmosphere...
Fantastic experience: Ideal for spending the day, swimming, and snorkeling
Fantastic experience: Beautiful cove with all services. There are many fish in the water, if you go with children and bring some bread, they come from afar.
Positive experience: A very spacious cove with the possibility of shaded and sunny areas. There is a beach bar to grab a refreshing drink, which is appreciated. I recommend watching the sunset at this beach. You can go snorkeling and climb on rocks.
Fantastic experience: Nice cove, generally clean and not much walking is required to get there. Ideal place to spend the day at the beach. If you bring bread to the sea, you can feed the little fish, they are very funny.
Positive experience: Wide and well-located beach, great for families with children and opportunities for people with disabilities to enjoy a shaded pergola dedicated to them with adequate equipment for bathing. The beach bar provides a variety of first courses and sandwiches to try, at relatively high costs but accessible to everyone. Parking can be a bit difficult in high season, but the sea is clean, just like the sand.
Fantastic experience: Top beach Clear water Low waves Affordable cafeteria Nice for snorkeling
Fantastic experience: One of the best beaches in the area.
Fantastic experience: great job by the waiter Andres, super friendly with a very good vibe. 10 out of 10
Fantastic experience: Quiet beach. No stones. With very clear waters.
Positive experience: I usually don't like sandy beaches, but this one has a great swimming area! There's parking nearby, but not a single water fountain is open to wash off the sand afterwards!
Positive experience: Cove with fine sand. Easy access and street parking, although it tends to fill up. It has foot showers, bathrooms, and a beach bar.
Fantastic experience: Super fine beach
Fantastic experience: Beautiful beach, highly recommend
Positive experience: The toilets are still missing and the beach bar.
Fantastic experience: One of my favorite beaches because when the sun sets, the shadow of the cliff falls on the sand and the sun doesn't bother :)
Fantastic experience: Not in season, very nice and calm. There are no people.
Fantastic experience: An afternoon with wind, some martinis and snacks, a cooler with beer and some sandwiches!! The ideal Palm Sunday looking at the sea!! We'll be back!!
Positive experience: A very nice beach, the only thing is that last year they removed the beach bar and people didn't like it.
Fantastic experience: The best beach to go with family in Orihuela Costa
Fantastic experience: Very nice. You sit perfectly with good music.
Negative experience: There was too much water
Fantastic experience: Look at the things they have made for wheelchairs! And every beach is cleaned by a rake behind a tractor every morning. More than perfect!
Fantastic experience: Good place when it's not too crowded
Positive experience: Not bad but there are better options.
Positive experience: Good
Positive experience: Beautiful little beach. Pleasant. The only downside is that there are no showers, only foot showers. I think it's rare these days to still find a beach with showers.
Fantastic experience: In September, the beach was very clean, parking was no problem before 10 AM, the water is clear and you have water up to your knees for a good fifteen meters from the shore. I recommend it.
Negative experience: Very bad, no restrooms, no beach bar, and no water to clean your feet.
Fantastic experience: Family-friendly and peaceful beach, the water is clean and there are little fish.
Positive experience: A beautiful cove surrounded by large mansions
Positive experience: Without a doubt the best beach in the area, very beautiful and well maintained. It has two zones of different levels regarding the seabed and enough space for several families. The only problem I see is the absence of a beach bar. Other than that, quite good.
Fantastic experience: I'm not picky... but this beach has a different scent! Congratulations
Fantastic experience: A beach that we have been going to for many years. We love swimming among the fish. It’s a shame that this year they removed the shack where we could eat and drink in a good atmosphere.
Fantastic experience: Very welcoming beach with clear waters where fish come to eat from the hand. They swarm so much because they love bread. Impressive. Like many beaches in Spain, it is calm without the thunderous noise of radios at over-amplified decibels like in other countries. There is a sense of respect, and that is an important point.
Positive experience: Clear water...somewhat unpleasant smell
Negative experience: Very nice beach
Fantastic experience: One of my must-visit coves since I was a child
Fantastic experience: Fantastic for going with kids
Positive experience: There is a magnificent walk that veers to the right next to the sea.
Fantastic experience: A very quiet beach to be with family.
Fantastic experience: Beautiful
Positive experience: Nice cove to go with family, very good for kids, the downside is parking in the area, it's a bit difficult and at the time of leaving there are traffic jams.
Fantastic experience: Good access on foot. Excellent visibility of fish. Ideal for going with children.
Fantastic experience: Calm and you can see fish right on the beach. And if you bring bread, they are eating among the bathers.
Fantastic experience: I love this beach! The water is always clean and it has beautiful views.
Fantastic experience: It's beautiful, very clear water, nice sand.
Fantastic experience: Beautiful beach, not too busy and the lifeguards do a great job of making sure everyone is safe!!!
Fantastic experience: One of the most beautiful beaches in Orihuela Costa. When the sea is calm, the waters are crystal clear and there is amazing wildlife. You bathe surrounded by a lot of fish.
Positive experience: We really liked it, it's a huge beach with plenty of sand space so we felt very comfortable. It's good for snorkeling but there are a lot of people.
Fantastic experience: Warm water, crystal clear water, and very pleasant for swimming. You can enjoy the experience of swimming surrounded by fish. Next to the main beach and separated by a rock, you can see another smaller cove.
Fantastic experience: Lovely beach and great beach bar.
Fantastic experience: My favorite beach in this area. During swimming a bunch of fishes can been spotted.
Fantastic experience: The beach itself is lovely. The water is clear and full of fish . It's a shame there are no toilets or a bar.
Positive experience: Class beach, parking can be tricky but really nice setting, loads of fish in the water so bring a snorkel. Just be careful if you have smallies as there are strong currents in places.
Positive experience: Crowded as expected but the beach was clean and you can see fish in the ocean. Try to avoid the beach toilets as they are quite stinky.
Positive experience: Clean up after the storm on this normally beautiful beach hoday.
Fantastic experience: Lovely beach. Take some bread and you see fish all over
Fantastic experience: Great Beach with all thé facilities
Fantastic experience: Lovely place always alot of room great for adults and kids with bars on the beach for food and drink cant go wrong
Positive experience: The beach us being repaired after the winter storms, but still worth a visit
Fantastic experience: Great for snorkeling on the right side as you face the sea. Plenty of fish.
Positive experience: Great beach, need to plan where to park your car if driving. Take some goggles or mask and try and spot the fishes, good fun for kids and adults
Positive experience: A very nice beach for children. Specially with a small part protected from the waves. A bit less organized concidering the Corona situation compared to other beaches.
Positive experience: Worth a visit it's OK
Fantastic experience: This is one of my favourite places ever so beautiful
Fantastic experience: Great beach. Definitely worth a visit
Fantastic experience: lovely place,great staff and hot dog really the best
Negative experience: Fine for a quick cocktail - lots of mixups with orders and then overcharged
Negative experience: They have ruined the beach no shallow bay on left hand side for young children to play in just soggy smelly sand in
Fantastic experience: Our favorite beach in the area.
Fantastic experience: Lovely sheltered small beach and beach bar.
Positive experience: Nice beach with cafe open from 9am till late
Positive experience: Lovely beach, not as busy as zenia. With a great beach bar to finish the day.
Fantastic experience: Wonderful beach in smallish cove. Excellent beach bar in season with very professional staff.
Fantastic experience: Small but lovely beach. Take the cliff side walk to Carbo Roig, brilliant walk takes about 45 minutes.
Fantastic experience: Perfect family beach. Chiringito very calm in comparison with others. You won’t worry about your kids on this beach
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