Playa Cala Capitán

Located between La Zenia and Cabo Roig, in the heart of Orihuela Costa,Playa Cala Capitánis considered one of the most family-friendly beaches on the Costa Blanca. It is a wide, sandy bay with a gentle descent into the sea, ideal for children and people who prefer calmer swims to the waves on larger beaches.

Infrastructure and facilities

The beach is about 150 meters long and is well prepared for tourists:

• lifeguards in the season,
• sunbeds and umbrellas for rent,
• showers and toilets,
• Type barsChiringuitoserving snacks and drinks,
• A small parking lot right next to the beach and additional spaces on the nearby streets.

The symbol of the beach is a small island, only a dozen or so meters away from the shore. You can swim to it even with children – it is a great attraction and an opportunity to get into contact with snorkeling for the first time.

The underwater world of Cala Capitán

The clear, calm water makes the beach a paradise for beginner snorkeling enthusiasts.

Just dip your head to see:

• shoals of smallSardines i anchovis,
• ColorfulSalps(characteristic fish that children often confuse with jellyfish),
• Olady i sea bream, which are happy to swim closer to the shore,
• and by the rocks –Crabs, Starfishand other small creatures.

👉Fun fact:Salps often swim in large groups and look like translucent "jellyfish with tails". They are completely harmless and indicate a healthy ecosystem.

Directions

Cala Capitán is easy to reach by car – preferably from Torrevieja, Orihuela or Alicante. In the high season, it is worth arriving earlier, as parking spaces fill up quickly.