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Lorca · Murcia
Cala de la Gruta
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
40 mCobbles / Rock / Gravel
Daily high20 °CUV3JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00Reference sea area: Playa Punta de Calnegre · 4.7 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 wind8 km/h · 312°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 20 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 20 °C, 80% chance of rain and wind SE at 5 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 20 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.
Next days
Today
Overcast
Low 15°High 20°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 7 km/h Gusts 30 km/h Humidity 51–92% ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Tomorrow
Clear
Low 15°High 24°
☂ Rain 20% ↝ SE · 3 km/h Gusts 54 km/h Humidity 39–100% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Friday 13
Clear
Low 15°High 16°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ W · 20 km/h Gusts 12 km/h Humidity 62–73% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Saturday 14
Sunny intervals
Low 12°High 24°
☂ Rain 20% ↝ S · 5 km/h Humidity 45–85% ☀ UV 3
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
Cala de la Gruta is a small, isolated cove set in a rocky mountain and wetland environment within an Espacio Natural Protegido. Its 40-metre length and 8-metre width consist of pebbles, rock and gravel, with vegetation nearby and low occupancy. Access is easy on foot, by car or by boat, with signposting and parking for fewer than 50 vehicles. Sendero GR 92 is a reference route for reaching it.
Length40 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width8 mPublished average width
CompositionCobbles / Rock / GravelPredominant material
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingWetland / MountainSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By car · By boatPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available characteristicProtected area
Available facilities
Facilities
Activities
Published information identifies the nearby Club Náutico de Águilas marina.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
ParkingFewer than 50 spaces
Safety and assistance
Nearest health facilityRafael Méndez · 45 km
Access and accessibility
Travel options include parking and access from RM-D20.
Location
Directions
Practical ideas for your visit
Near this beach
Eat, have a drink, stay or park nearby without spending time searching.
Parking
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