Playa de Caletilla
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Almuñécar · Granada

Playa de Caletilla

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

240 mCobbles / Gravel
Water23 °CDaily high27 °CUV6JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 13:00Reference sea area: Playa Velilla · 2.5 km

Now

Forecast for 13:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyClear
Temperature27 °CFeels like 28 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity57%
WindS 9 km/hGusts 22 km/h
Water23 °C
Maximum UV6

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 wind5 km/h · 79°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.

Next hours

Town of Almuñécar
Today13:00☀27°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ S 9 km/h
Today16:00☁26°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ S 8 km/h
Today19:00☁25°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ S 6 km/h
Today22:00☁23°Cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ N 4 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☁22°Overcast☂ 45% · ↝ N 6 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☁22°Overcast☂ 20% · ↝ N 6 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☁22°Mostly cloudy☂ 20% · ↝ NW 5 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☁23°Overcast☂ 90% · ↝ W 4 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☂24°Overcast with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ N 4 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☂24°Overcast with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ NE 6 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☂23°Overcast with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ NW 9 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☁22°Cloudy☂ 45% · ↝ N 6 km/h
Tuesday 2901:00☀20°Clear · ↝ N 8 km/h
Tuesday 2904:00◐20°Sunny intervals · ↝ N 8 km/h
Tuesday 2907:00◐20°Sunny intervals · ↝ NE 6 km/h

Today’s weather

At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of clear and a forecast temperature of 27 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 28 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind S at 9 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 27 °C, water temperature around 23 °C and a maximum UV index of 6.

Next days

Today

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Clear

Low 22°High 27°
MorningClearAfternoonHigh cloud
☂ Rain 0% ↝ SW · 4 km/h Gusts 22 km/h Humidity 35–88% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Overcast with light rain

Low 21°High 24°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonOvercast
☂ Rain 90% ↝ NW · 5 km/h Gusts 20 km/h Humidity 68–87% ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Partly cloudy

Low 20°High 21°
☂ Rain 20% ↝ SE · 5 km/h Gusts 14 km/h Humidity 71–75% ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Cloudy

Low 20°High 27°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ SW · 5 km/h Humidity 60–85% ☀ UV 6
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available testNo asociadoNÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad

A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.

Beach at a glance

What it is like

Characteristics published by official sources

Playa de Caletilla is a small, very narrow urban beach in the main centre of Almuñécar, adjoining San Cristóbal. Its 240 metres in length and 15 metres in width consist of cobbles and gravel, with golden-toned sand, high occupancy and moderate swell. The seafront promenade and easy access on foot or by car connect it with the town; beneath the promenade there is paid public parking. The listing adds showers, food, nautical hire, a sports area and adapted access for people with reduced mobility.

Length240 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width15 mPublished average width
CompositionCobbles / GravelPredominant material
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Tourist information
Food and drink
Water-sports hire
Sports area
MarinaMarina del Este

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include showers, bins, a cleaning service and food and drink.

Activities

Published information identifies a sports area, water-sports hire and the nearby Marina del Este marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
✓
ParkingNear the beach
✓
BusUrban bus service

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsEmergency number 112
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First aidPublished first-aid post
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Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
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Nearest health facilitySanta Ana · 26 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from N-340.

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