Playa Santa Catalina

• Length of the beach: 1,000 metres
• How wide is the beach? Approx. 35 metres
• Level of occupancy of the beach: medium
• Does it have a promenade?: No
• Type of sand:
• It is not a nudist beach
  (Consult the tourist office or the town hall of the nearest town as each beach may have its own specific regulations)
• Is there a tourist information office on or near the beach? no

Security features Santa Catalina Beach

• Usual bathing conditions: strong waves
• The beach does NOT have a lifeguard service.
• Does it have signposting elements (dangers/safety): Yes
• Nearest hospital:

  Hospital Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
  c/ Langrero, s/n. 38800 – San Sebastián de la Gomera

  Indicative distance to the hospital from the beach: 23 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 Santa Catalina Beach belongs to confirm the information)

Accessibility features Santa Catalina Beach

• How to get to the beach: Easy walking / car access
• There are NO access facilities for people with reduced mobility.
• Access is signposted.
• Parking facilities: Yes

  Indicative parking capacity: less than 50 spaces

• Nearest road to the beach: Carretera a la Playa
• Can the beach be reached by bus? Yes
  Type of bus / additional info: Intercity
  Check with the nearest tourist office or town hall to confirm routes and dates of operation.

• How to get to the beach: Easy walking / car access
• There are NO access facilities for people with reduced mobility.
• Access is signposted.
• Parking facilities: Yes

  Indicative parking capacity: less than 50 spaces

• Nearest road to the beach: Carretera a la Playa
• Can the beach be reached by bus? Yes
  Type of bus / additional info: Intercity
  Check with the nearest tourist office or town hall to confirm routes and dates of operation.

Nature around

• Is there any vegetation on or near the beach itself? Yes
• Where is the vegetation found (type, etc.)?
  On the beach
• Is this beach part of any protected natural area? yes
  Natural Habitats of Community Interest/Biosphere Reserve
• What is the composition of the beach?
  Pebbles / Gravel
• What is the coastline (coastal frontage) on which the beach is situated?
  Semi-urban