Beach · Níjar, Spain

Cala Chica

Cala Chica lies in Níjar, Spain. The bay opens toward the east-south-east across more than 50 km of open sea, so expect waves when the wind comes from that side. The nearest chart sounding shows about 3.2 m of water 150 m offshore. Further out it reaches roughly 7.6 m at 400 m. Tides are barely noticeable (about 25 cm). It is one of 47 beaches around Níjar; the nearest is Cala Príncipe, 370 m away.

Wave shelterPartly exposedopen to the east-south-east, 50 km of sea
Depth3.2 m at 150 m outfirst sounding 150 m out
Tidal range25 cmbarely noticeable
Tree cover0%open, treeless surroundings

Conditions right now at Cala Chica

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Where it is

36.7324, -2.1276 · Google Maps · OpenStreetMap

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