Playa Protegida sector II (La Ricarda)

• The beach is about 1,000 metres long.
• Approximate width of the beach (average values): 143 metres
• The occupancy rate of the beach is generally low.
• It is a beach without promenade.
• Type of sand on the beach: golden / dark
• Is it a naturist (nudist) beach?: No
  (Check with your local tourist office or town hall as each beach may have its own specific regulation)
• Is there a tourist information office on or near the beach? no

Security features Protected beach sector II (La Ricarda)

• Bathing conditions: calm waters / strong waves.
• The beach has a lifeguard and rescue service.
  Ask at the nearest tourist office or town hall if you need to check when it is operational.
• The beach has danger/safety signage.
• Nearest hospital:

  Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge
  Feixa Llarga s/n. 08907 L’Hospitalet de Llobregat (Barcelona)

  Indicative distance to the hospital from the beach: 5 km.

  (Source: Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge [July 2020])
  (Check with the nearest tourist office or the town hall of the municipality to which Protected beach sector II (La Ricarda) belongs to confirm the information)

Accessibility features Protected beach sector II (La Ricarda)

• Access to the beach: easy walking / car.
• Do you have access facilities for people with reduced mobility / motor disability: No
• The access to Protegida sector II (La Ricarda) is signposted.
• Is there a car park available?: Yes

  Indicative capacity of the car park: more than 100 parking spaces.

  What type of security/surveillance does the car park have?: Not guarded

• Nearest road to the beach:
• Is there a bus service to the beach (or to a nearby access): Yes
  Type of bus / additional info: Urban, PL
  Check with the nearest tourist office or town hall to confirm routes and dates of operation.
• Does it include a signposted anchoring area for boats?: Yes

• Access to the beach: easy walking / car.
• Do you have access facilities for people with reduced mobility / motor disability: No
• The access to Protegida sector II (La Ricarda) is signposted.
• Is there a car park available?: Yes

  Indicative capacity of the car park: more than 100 parking spaces.

  What type of security/surveillance does the car park have?: Not guarded

• Nearest road to the beach:
• Is there a bus service to the beach (or to a nearby access): Yes
  Type of bus / additional info: Urban, PL
  Check with the nearest tourist office or town hall to confirm routes and dates of operation.
• Does it include a signposted anchoring area for boats?: Yes

Nature around

• The Protected beach sector II (La Ricarda) is in an area with interesting vegetation.
• Where is the vegetation found (type, etc.)?
  On the beach
• Does this beach form part of a protected natural area? yes
  Natural Park
• What is the coastline (coastal frontage) on which the beach is located like?
  Semi-urban