SkyCloudy with light rain
Calp · Alicante
Cala El Racó
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
72 mCobbles★ Blue Flag 2026
Water21 °CDaily high23 °CUV3JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00Reference sea area: Playa de Cantal Roig · 0.6 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 wind11 km/h · 227°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 cloudy with light rain and a forecast temperature of 21 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 21 °C, 55% chance of rain and wind SW at 13 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 23 °C, water temperature around 21 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.
Next days
Today
High cloud
Low 19°High 23°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonCloudy with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 17 km/h Gusts 31 km/h Humidity 61–90% ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Tomorrow
Clear
Low 18°High 25°
☂ Rain 45% ↝ SW · 15 km/h Gusts 63 km/h Humidity 40–100% ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Friday 13
Clear
Low 16°High 18°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ SW · 20 km/h Gusts 29 km/h Humidity 64–65% ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Saturday 14
Sunny intervals
Low 14°High 24°
☂ Rain 15% ↝ S · 15 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
Cala El Racó is a small pebble cove without sand, located beside the southern breakwater of the Port of Calpe. It reaches barely 72 metres in length and 20 metres in width, with calm waters and an urban setting associated with the Parque Natural and Marine Reserve. The ecological promenade Príncipe de Asturias begins at the cove itself, providing a landscape continuity expressly associated with the site. Access is easy on foot or by car from avenida de Europa, and there are showers, food and drink outlets, cleaning and a diving service.
Length72 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width20 mPublished average width
CompositionCobblesPredominant material
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrban stretchSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available facilities
Facilities
Facilities and comfort
Confirmed facilities include toilets, foot showers, bins, a cleaning service and food and drink.
Activities
Published information identifies diving and the nearby Real Club Náutico de Calpe marina.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
BusUrban bus service
Safety and assistance
LifeguardsSummer season · Emergency number 112
First aidPublished first-aid post
Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
Nearest health facilityHospital de Levante · 23 km
Access and accessibility
Travel options include a bus connection and access from Avda. de Europa.
Location
Directions
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