SkyOvercast with light rain
Gozón · Asturias
Playa de Carriciega
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
340 mSand
Daily high19 °CUV2High tide04:46Low tide22:34JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusUnconfirmed swimming flagNo current data
Now
Forecast for 18:00
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 wind7 km/h · 17°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 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 17 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 17 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind E at 8 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 19 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.
Next days
Today
Cloudy
Low 15°High 19°
MorningCloudyAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SE · 5 km/h Gusts 28 km/h Humidity 67–92% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Tomorrow
Mostly cloudy with light rain
Low 14°High 16°
MorningMostly cloudy with light rainAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 16 km/h Gusts 38 km/h Humidity 87–100% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Friday 13
Overcast with light rain
Low 14°High 15°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ E · 30 km/h Gusts 37 km/h Humidity 95–100% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Saturday 14
Cloudy with rain
Low 13°High 17°
☂ Rain 90% ↝ W · 10 km/h Humidity 85–100% ☀ UV 1
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 Carriciega, also called Carniciega or De Barquera, is an isolated golden-sand beach forming part of the Paisaje Protegido del Cabo Peñas. It extends for 340 metres and reaches a width of 70 metres, with a mountainous, vegetated frontage, as well as protection as a Special Protection Area for Birds (SPA) and a Site of Community Importance (SCI). Visitor numbers are low and strong surf is part of the description in the listing. Access on foot from the AS-239 is easy; during the summer season it has lifeguard services, first aid and danger signage.
Length340 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width70 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingMountainSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on footPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available characteristicProtected area
Available facilities
Facilities
Activities
Published information identifies the nearby Avilés marina.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Safety and assistance
LifeguardsSummer season · Emergency number 112
First aidPublished first-aid post
Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
Nearest health facilityHospital de San Agustín · 16 km
Access and accessibility
Travel options include access from AS-239.
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 CarriciegaDrinks and cafés
near Playa de CarriciegaWhere to stay
near Playa de Carriciega
1
Apartamentos MiraPeñasApartamento en Gozón
723 mapprox.
2
Hotel Palacio de FiameHotel in Gozón
1.2 kmapprox.
3
Casa de Aldea - Finca El CarbayalCasa rural en Gozón
1.5 kmapprox.
4
Los Apartamentos de HerminiaApartamento en Gozón
2.1 kmapprox.
5
Apartamentos Folú IIFerrero, El Ferrero
2.7 kmapprox.
Parking
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