SkyOvercast with light rain
Cartagena · Murcia
Cala del Barco
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
40 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water22 °CDaily high23 °CUV3JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00Reference sea area: Playa Calblanque · 3.6 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 wind16 km/h · 218°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 with light rain and a forecast temperature of 22 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 22 °C, 50% chance of rain and wind S at 9 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 23 °C, water temperature around 22 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.
Next days
Today
Overcast
Low 17°High 23°
MorningOvercastAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 90% ↝ SW · 18 km/h Gusts 36 km/h Humidity 74–100% ◉ Water 22° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Tomorrow
Clear
Low 20°High 25°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ SW · 32 km/h Gusts 59 km/h Humidity 40–92% ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Friday 13
Partly cloudy
Low 19°High 20°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ SW · 20 km/h Gusts 40 km/h Humidity 59–67% ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Saturday 14
Sunny intervals
Low 13°High 24°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ S · 10 km/h Humidity 55–85% ☀ 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
Cala del Barco is a very small cove, 40 metres long and 20 metres wide, set in a mountainous coast and linked to a semi-urban setting. Golden sand, vegetation and inclusion in a protected natural area coexist with high occupancy. GR 92 passes nearby and access can be on foot, by car or by boat, with parking for fewer than 50 vehicles. Practical facilities include toilets, showers, restaurants, hire of sun loungers and parasols, as well as lifeguard service and first aid.
Length40 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width20 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingMountainSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By car · By boatPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available characteristicProtected area
Available facilities
Facilities
Facilities and comfort
Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, foot showers, bins, a cleaning service, food and drink, sunbed hire and parasol hire.
Activities
Published information identifies an anchorage and the nearby Puerto deportivo de Cabo de Palos marina.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
ParkingFewer than 50 spaces
Safety and assistance
LifeguardsSummer season
First aidPublished first-aid post
Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
Nearest health facilitySanta Lucía · 25 km
Access and accessibility
Travel options include parking and access from La Unión a Portman.
Location
Directions
Practical ideas for your visit
Near this beach
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