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Guía de Isora · Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Playa de Alcalá
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
30 mSand / Gravel
Water26 °CDaily high25 °CUV8High tide01:38Low tide19:26JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 15:00Reference sea area: Playa San Juan · 2.8 km
Now
Forecast for 15:00
This is an official forecast for the stated period, not an observation taken at the beach.
Environmental estimate
Conditions less favourable for jellyfish arrival
Forecast wind and the regional coastline orientation are less favourable for jellyfish transport towards the shore. This is a limited-confidence regional physical indicator; it does not confirm the presence or absence of jellyfish at this beach.
Accumulated wind5 km/h · 16°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00
Weather forecast
Hourly and daily outlook
Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.
Next hours
Today’s weather
At 15:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 24 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 24 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind E at 8 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 25 °C, water temperature around 26 °C and a maximum UV index of 8.
Next days
Today
Overcast
Low 22°High 25°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ NW · 3 km/h Gusts 28 km/h Humidity 48–89% ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 8
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25
Tomorrow
Sunny intervals with light rain
Low 20°High 24°
MorningSunny intervals with light rainAfternoonClear
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 8 km/h Gusts 28 km/h Humidity 52–63% ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 8
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25
Tuesday 29
Sunny intervals
Low 20°High 21°
☂ Rain 55% ↝ SW · 5 km/h Gusts 7 km/h Humidity 60–65% ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 8
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25
Wednesday 30
Cloudy with light rain
Low 19°High 26°
☂ Rain 80% ↝ W · 5 km/h Humidity 60–90% ☀ UV 8
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25
Water health
Water quality
A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.
Beach at a glance
What it is like
Playa de Alcalá is a small urban beach in the village of the same name, just 30 metres long and 15 metres wide. Its dark sand and gravel lie beside a seafront promenade and an environment of Natural Habitats of Community interest, while the calm waters support moderate visitor numbers. Access on foot or by car is easy, with parking and an interurban bus service. Specific services include foot-washing facilities, food establishments and hire of sun loungers and parasols; there is also first aid.
Length30 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width15 mPublished average width
CompositionSand / GravelPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available characteristicProtected area
Available facilities
Facilities
Facilities and comfort
Confirmed facilities include foot showers, bins, food and drink, sunbed hire and parasol hire.
Activities
Published information identifies the nearby Puerto Los Gigantes marina.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
ParkingNear the beach
BusIntercity bus
Safety and assistance
Lifeguards2026-03-01 to 2026-09-30 · Monday to Sunday · 11:00-19:00 · Emergency number 112
First aidPublished first-aid post
Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
Nearest health facilityHospital Las Américas · 28 km
Access and accessibility
Travel options include parking and a bus connection.
Location
Directions
Practical ideas for your visit
Near this beach
Eat, have a drink, stay or park nearby without spending time searching.
Where to eat
near Playa de AlcaláDrinks and cafés
near Playa de AlcaláWhere to stay
near Playa de Alcalá
1
Pensión AlcaláPensión en Guía de Isora
273 mapprox.
2
Gran Meliá Palacio de Isora (TUI Sensatori Tenerife)Hotel in Guía de Isora
620 mapprox.
3
Finca DeliciasApartamento en Guía de Isora
1 kmapprox.
4
Holiday Rural HouseCrt\: General TF-6237 TF-47, Guia de Isora
1.1 kmapprox.
5
El NavioPensión en Guía de Isora
1.2 kmapprox.
Parking
near Playa de AlcaláAbout these results: distances are calculated in a straight line and each link opens the stored point, rather than a name search. Position does not imply an editorial recommendation or guarantee opening times or availability.
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