SkyOvercast with rain
Reservoir · Cheles · Badajoz
Embalse de Alqueva
Water quality, weather, location and official data for this inland bathing area.
Reservoir
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Forecast for 17:00
This is an official forecast for the stated period, not a physical observation taken at this bathing area.
Weather forecast
Hourly and daily outlook
Next hours
Today’s weather
At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with rain and a forecast temperature of 18 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 18 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind S at 35 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 18 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.
Next days
Today
Overcast with light rain
Low 16°High 18°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonOvercast with rain
☂ Rain 100%↝ S · 24 km/hGusts 62 km/hHumidity 88–100%☀ UV 2
Tomorrow
Mostly cloudy
Low 14°High 21°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonPartly cloudy
☂ Rain 100%↝ SW · 18 km/hGusts 43 km/hHumidity 62–100%☀ UV 2
Friday 13
Cloudy
Low 13°High 15°
☂ Rain 100%↝ SW · 20 km/hGusts 30 km/hHumidity 97–100%☀ UV 2
Saturday 14
Mostly cloudy with rain
Low 11°High 19°
☂ Rain 100%↝ SW · 15 km/hHumidity 75–100%☀ UV 2
Characteristics
About this bathing area
About this reservoir
Embalse de Alqueva identifies an official inland bathing area in Cheles, Badajoz, also known as La Dehesa. The site is located at the Alqueva reservoir and has grass, sand, vehicle parking, a children’s playground, parasols, picnic areas and a beach bar. Cheles beach is about five kilometres from the town and is set within the Extremaduran dehesa landscape. The site also includes a jetty with moorings for boats.
Tipo de fondoSand
Setting and characteristics
Embalse de Alqueva is a bathing area characterised by arena. Published characteristics include vegetation.
Published facilities
Facilities
Facilities and comfort
Confirmed facilities include food and drink and a children’s area.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
ParkingAvailable nearby
Access and accessibility
Travel options include parking.
Water-quality monitoring
Bathing-water quality
Water quality
The latest microbiological sample was taken on 21/09/2026. The available annual classification for 2025 is excellent; this is a historical assessment, not confirmation of today’s conditions.
Coastal flags, tides, waves and jellyfish are not shown because they do not apply to this type of bathing area.
Location
Directions
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