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Almazora/Almassora · Castellón
Playa de Ben Afeli
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
450 mSand / Gravel★ Blue Flag 2026
Water20 °CDaily high23 °CUV2JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00Reference sea area: Playa de La Torre · 1.2 km
Now
Forecast for 17:00
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 wind12 km/h · 216°Valid for11/11/2026 16:00
Weather forecast
Hourly and daily outlook
Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.
Next hours
Today’s weather
At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 21 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 21 °C, 80% chance of rain and wind SW at 9 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 23 °C, water temperature around 20 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.
Next days
Today
High cloud
Low 19°High 23°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonOvercast
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 11 km/h Gusts 28 km/h Humidity 66–83% ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Tomorrow
Partly cloudy
Low 18°High 25°
MorningPartly cloudyAfternoonClear
☂ Rain 90% ↝ SW · 20 km/h Gusts 45 km/h Humidity 39–99% ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Friday 13
Clear
Low 17°High 19°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ SW · 15 km/h Gusts 27 km/h Humidity 56–65% ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Saturday 14
Sunny intervals with light rain
Low 15°High 25°
☂ Rain 50% ↝ S · 10 km/h Humidity 55–80% ☀ UV 2
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29
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 Ben Afeli is an urban beach of sand and gravel situated south of Puerto de Castellón. Although the description calls it limited in extent, the listing records 450 metres in length and 20 metres in width, with golden sand and moderate swell. The urban frontage concentrates services for bathing and leisure: toilets, showers, restaurants, a sports area and children’s play areas. Access is by car from the N-340, with more than 100 parking spaces and an urban bus service, as well as accessibility for people with reduced mobility.
Length450 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width20 mPublished average width
CompositionSand / GravelPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrban stretchSurrounding landscape
Access typeBy carPublished access options
Available facilities
Facilities
Facilities and comfort
Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, foot showers, bins, a cleaning service, food and drink and a children’s area.
Activities
Published information identifies a sports area and the nearby Puerto Deportivo de Castellón marina.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
Accessible accessPublished accessible access
ParkingMore than 100 spaces
BusUrban bus service
Safety and assistance
LifeguardsEmergency number 112
First aidPublished first-aid post
Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
Nearest health facilityHospital Provincial · 8 km
Access and accessibility
Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from N-340.
Location
Directions
Practical ideas for your visit
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