SkyOvercast with light rain
Níjar · Almería
Playa de Calas del Barronal
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
500 mSand
Daily high21 °CUV3JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00Reference sea area: Playa San Jose · 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 wind15 km/h · 26°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 20 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 20 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind W at 5 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 21 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.
Next days
Today
Overcast
Low 15°High 21°
MorningOvercastAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 24 km/h Gusts 43 km/h Humidity 47–91% ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Tomorrow
Clear
Low 16°High 22°
☂ Rain 40% ↝ SW · 28 km/h Gusts 72 km/h Humidity 58–91% ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Friday 13
Clear
Low 13°High 16°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ SW · 15 km/h Gusts 44 km/h Humidity 65–79% ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Saturday 14
Sunny intervals
Low 13°High 22°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ SW · 15 km/h Humidity 55–90% ☀ 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 Calas del Barronal forms a rustic, isolated beach of golden sand, integrated into the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Maritime-Terrestrial Natural Park, declared a Biosphere Reserve. The strip is 500 metres long and 37 metres wide, in a setting of mountains, vegetation and calm waters. Access is on foot along dirt tracks and around the adjoining coves, so it is listed as difficult on foot. The AL-3108 road and the interurban bus service serve as arrival references.
Length500 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width37 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
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
BusIntercity bus
Safety and assistance
Nearest health facilityHospital de Alta Resolución El Toyo · 30 km
Access and accessibility
Travel options include a bus connection and access from AL-3108.
Location
Directions
Practical ideas for your visit
Near this beach
Eat, have a drink, stay or park nearby without spending time searching.
Where to eat
near Playa de Calas del BarronalParking
near Playa de Calas del Barronal
1
ParkingAccess not specified
607 mapprox.
2
Parking Playa MónsulFree according to OSM · Public access
847 mapprox.
3
ParkingFree according to OSM · Public access
1.6 kmapprox.
4
ParkingFree according to OSM · Public access
1.9 kmapprox.
5
Playa GenovesesFree according to OSM · Public access
2.2 kmapprox.
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