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Playa Elche
4.6★ · 929 Google ratings · Els Arenals del Sol, Valencian Community
✓ Parking✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Parking lot · 450 m away · fills up
Walk
200 m · 3 min
Water
27.7°C · modelled, no buoy nearby
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
2.3 km of shoreline
Sand
40 m from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Mon 8am
Map of Playa Elche
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 7 visitors · 2017–2026
Walk long stretches without stepping on rocks
The beach stretches for kilometres with fine golden sand and protected dunes suitable for extended walks or running.
Arrive early in summer for parking
The lot fills by late morning on hot weekends, and visitors report circling for extended periods during high season.
Expect no shower facilities
The beach has foot-washing devices only, no showers or changing facilities for rinsing off after swimming.
Plan for sunbed rental costs
Sunbeds are available for a fee, though you can bring your own if you prefer.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
26.2°C · clear
Water
27.7°C · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
0.3 m · 4 s apart
Wind
2 km/h from the ENE
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 02:00 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 05:00 | High tide | ↑ |
| 07:00 | High tide | ↑ |
| 08:00 | Low tide | ↓ |
Modelled · Open-Meteo
Last updated Sep 3, 10:23 PM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 Av. S Bartolome Tir, 03195 Els Arenals del Sol, Alicante
🅿 Parking 450 m from the listing
🌊 Water 200 m away, about 3 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Playa Elche?
The nearest mapped parking area is 450 m from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Playa Elche?
200 m in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 3 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Playa Elche have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
When is Playa Elche least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 8am and the busiest at Sun 12pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
