SkyPartly cloudy
Almonte · Huelva
Playa de Castilla
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
17,000 mSand
Daily high33 °CUV6High tide14:34Low tide20:34JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusUnconfirmed swimming flagNo current data
Now
Forecast for 13:00
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 wind1 km/h · 76°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00
Weather forecast
Hourly and daily outlook
Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.
Next hours
Today’s weather
At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of partly cloudy and a forecast temperature of 31 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 31 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind S at 15 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 33 °C and a maximum UV index of 6.
Next days
Today
Partly cloudy
Low 23°High 33°
MorningPartly cloudyAfternoonOvercast
☂ Rain 10% ↝ E · 12 km/h Gusts 38 km/h Humidity 27–86% ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Low 20°High 29°
MorningCloudyAfternoonSunny intervals with light rain
☂ Rain 90% ↝ E · 18 km/h Gusts 39 km/h Humidity 39–93% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Tuesday 29
Partly cloudy
Low 17°High 19°
☂ Rain 5% ↝ S · 10 km/h Gusts 15 km/h Humidity 95–100% ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Wednesday 30
Sunny intervals
Low 17°High 31°
☂ Rain 25% ↝ Calm · 0 km/h Humidity 50–95% ☀ UV 6
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21
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 Castilla is exceptional in scale, measuring 17,000 metres in length and 70 metres in width, west of Matalascañas. Golden sand is bordered along its entire length by a very high cliff of consolidated sands, facing a cliff landscape and within an area protected as a Natural Monument and Natural Site. Occupancy is low and swell moderate. In the Maneli sector there are stairs and walkways, but general access is classified as difficult on foot. It is reached from the A-494 and has a supervised car park with more than 100 spaces.
Length17,000 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width70 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingCliffsSurrounding landscape
Access typeDifficult on footPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available characteristicProtected area
Available facilities
Facilities
Activities
Published information identifies the nearby Puerto de Mazagón marina.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
ParkingMore than 100 spaces
BusIntercity bus
Safety and assistance
Nearest health facilityHospital Infanta Elena · 40 km
Access and accessibility
Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from A-494 Mazagón - Matalascañas.
Location
Directions
Practical ideas for your visit
Near this beach
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