SkyOvercast with light rain
Nerja · Málaga
Playa de Calahonda
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
80 mSand
Water21 °CDaily high23 °CUV3JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00Reference sea area: Playa Torrecilla · 0.8 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 wind9 km/h · 21°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, 100% chance of rain and wind SE at 8 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
Overcast with light rain
Low 19°High 23°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ E · 6 km/h Gusts 48 km/h Humidity 57–86% ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Tomorrow
Clear
Low 17°High 20°
MorningClearAfternoonOvercast
☂ Rain 85% ↝ NW · 8 km/h Gusts 40 km/h Humidity 64–94% ◉ Water 19° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Friday 13
Partly cloudy
Low 17°High 18°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 20 km/h Gusts 22 km/h Humidity 66–74% ◉ Water 19° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Saturday 14
Sunny intervals with light rain
Low 16°High 20°
☂ Rain 70% ↝ SW · 15 km/h Humidity 65–80% ☀ 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
Playa de Calahonda opens onto a very enclosed cove in Nerja, below an urban cliff and beside a pedestrian seafront promenade. It is a small beach, 80 metres long and 20 metres wide, formed by dark sand and accompanied by vegetation; the Balcón de Europa is located at one end. Access on foot is easy from the urban roads, and there is an urban bus connection. Facilities include showers, foot-washing facilities, cleaning, food and drink establishments, and sun-lounger and parasol hire.
Length80 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width20 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrban cliffsSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on footPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available facilities
Facilities
Facilities and comfort
Confirmed facilities include showers, foot showers, bins, a cleaning service, food and drink, sunbed hire and parasol hire.
Activities
Published information identifies an anchorage and the nearby Marina del Este marina.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
BusUrban bus service
Safety and assistance
LifeguardsSummer season. Lifeguard staff and equipment · Emergency number 112
First aidPublished first-aid post
Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
Nearest health facilityHospital Comarcal Axarquía · 20 km
Access and accessibility
Travel options include a bus connection and access from Vías Urbanas.
Location
Directions
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