SkyOvercast with rain
Almonte · Huelva
Playa de Castilla
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
17,000 mSand
Daily high20 °CUV3High tide03:34Low tide21:09JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusRed flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 18:00
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 wind22 km/h · 176°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 rain and a forecast temperature of 19 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 19 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind S at 43 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 20 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.
Next days
Today
Overcast with light rain
Low 18°High 20°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonOvercast with rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SE · 19 km/h Gusts 81 km/h Humidity 91–100% ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Tomorrow
Overcast
Low 15°High 22°
MorningOvercastAfternoonPartly cloudy
☂ Rain 90% ↝ W · 26 km/h Gusts 40 km/h Humidity 71–100% ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Friday 13
Cloudy
Low 15°High 16°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 20 km/h Gusts 26 km/h Humidity 98–100% ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Saturday 14
Mostly cloudy with rain
Low 13°High 22°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 10 km/h Humidity 70–100% ☀ UV 2
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 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
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