Níjar · Almería

Cala Arena

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

70 mSand

Daily high28 °CUV6JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate

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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 15:00

Now

Forecast for 15:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05

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SkyClear

Temperature28 °CFeels like 28 °C

Forecast rain0%

Humidity42%

WindE 26 km/hGusts 44 km/h

Maximum UV6

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 wind2 km/h · 1°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.

Next hours

Town of Níjar

Today14:00◐28°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ NE 25 km/h

Today17:00◐28°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ E 27 km/h

Today20:00◐23°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ NE 27 km/h

Today23:00☁21°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ N 30 km/h

Tomorrow02:00☁20°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ N 18 km/h

Tomorrow05:00☁19°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ N 19 km/h

Tomorrow08:00☁18°Mostly cloudy☂ 20% · ↝ N 20 km/h

Tomorrow11:00☁23°Overcast☂ 20% · ↝ NE 17 km/h

Tomorrow14:00☂25°Overcast with light rain☂ 65% · ↝ E 8 km/h

Tomorrow17:00☁25°Overcast☂ 65% · ↝ SW 6 km/h

Tomorrow20:00☁22°Overcast☂ 25% · ↝ NW 7 km/h

Tomorrow23:00☁21°Overcast☂ 25% · ↝ W 9 km/h

Tuesday 2902:00◐20°Sunny intervals · ↝ NW 7 km/h

Tuesday 2905:00◐18°Sunny intervals · ↝ N 6 km/h

Today’s weather

At 15:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of clear and a forecast temperature of 28 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 28 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind E at 26 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 28 °C and a maximum UV index of 6.

Next days

Today

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Partly cloudy

Low 21°High 28°

☂ Rain 0% ↝ N · 22 km/h Gusts 45 km/h Humidity 30–82% ☀ UV 6

Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Tomorrow

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Overcast

Low 18°High 26°

☂ Rain 65% ↝ NE · 17 km/h Gusts 44 km/h Humidity 49–86% ☀ UV 6

Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Tuesday 29

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High cloud

Low 18°High 21°

☂ Rain 20% ↝ S · 10 km/h Gusts 15 km/h Humidity 60–81% ☀ UV 6

Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Wednesday 30

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Partly cloudy

Low 19°High 31°

☂ Rain 0% ↝ SE · 10 km/h Humidity 40–85% ☀ UV 6

Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source

Latest available testNo asociadoNÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad

A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.

Beach at a glance

What it is like

Characteristics published by official sources

Cala Arena is a small isolated beach between cliffs, within the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Maritime-Terrestrial Natural Park and its Biosphere Reserve. Its 70-metre length and 15-metre width consist of golden sand, with vegetation, calm waters and low occupancy. Access on foot is difficult, although the AL-3115 road and parking for fewer than 50 vehicles are listed as nearby references. It also has an interurban bus service and cleaning.

Length70 mApproximate size of the beach

Typical width15 mPublished average width

CompositionSandPredominant material

Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour

SettingIsolatedLevel of development

Coastal settingMountainSurrounding landscape

Access typeDifficult on footPublished access options

Available characteristicProtected area

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown

Cleaning service

MarinaClub Náutico de San José

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include a cleaning service.

Activities

Published information identifies the nearby Club Náutico de San José marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

✓

ParkingFewer than 50 spaces

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BusIntercity bus

Safety and assistance

Nearest health facilityHospital de Alta Resolución El Toyo · 50 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from AL-3115.

Location

Directions

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Practical ideas for your visit

Near this beach

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Where to eat

near Cala Arena

3 places

1 El FaroRestaurant in Níjar 875 mapprox. 2 La estrellaRestaurant in Níjar 2.7 kmapprox. 3 Café Bar AngelitaRestaurant in Níjar 2.9 kmapprox.

Where to stay

near Cala Arena

1 places

1 Casa de la Media LunaHostal en Níjar 1.1 kmapprox.

Parking

near Cala Arena

5 places

1 ParkingAccess not specified 529 mapprox. 2 ParkingFree according to OSM · Public access 732 mapprox. 3 ParkingFree according to OSM · Public access 736 mapprox. 4 ParkingAccess not specified 920 mapprox. 5 ParkingAccess not specified 1.1 kmapprox.

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Forecast for 15:00

Conditions less favourable for jellyfish arrival

Hourly and daily outlook

Today’s weather

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What it is like

Facilities

Facilities and comfort

Activities

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

Safety and assistance

Access and accessibility

Directions

Near this beach

Nearby beaches

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