SkyOvercast with light rain
Santa Cruz de Bezana · Cantabria
Playa de Covachos
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
50 mSand
Water16 °CDaily high20 °CUV2High tide04:44Low tide22:33JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusUnconfirmed swimming flagNo current data
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 wind18 km/h · 180°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, 70% chance of rain and wind S at 21 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 20 °C, water temperature around 16 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.
Next days
Today
Mostly cloudy
Low 17°High 20°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 20 km/h Gusts 39 km/h Humidity 55–87% ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Tomorrow
Clear
Low 15°High 18°
MorningClearAfternoonOvercast with thunderstorm
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 32 km/h Gusts 66 km/h Humidity 79–95% ◉ Water 17° ☀ 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 17 km/h Humidity 89–93% ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Saturday 14
Sunny intervals with light rain
Low 11°High 17°
☂ Rain 80% ↝ W · 20 km/h Humidity 80–100% ☀ 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 Covachos is an isolated and tranquil beach set among cliffs and protected within the Costa Quebrada. Its golden sand occupies only 50 metres in length and 10 metres in width, with moderate swell, wind and low occupancy. The listing permits nudism. Access on foot from the CA-231 is difficult and the car park is 500 metres away, with fewer than 50 spaces. Signage, lifeguarding and first aid are among the facilities indicated.
Length50 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width10 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingCliffsSurrounding landscape
Access typeDifficult on footPublished access options
Available characteristicProtected area
Available characteristicNaturism
Available facilities
Facilities
Activities
Published information identifies the nearby Puerto de Santander marina.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
ParkingFewer than 50 spaces
BusIntercity bus
Safety and assistance
LifeguardsWeekends · Emergency number 112
First aidPublished first-aid post
Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
Nearest health facilityHospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla · 10 km
Access and accessibility
Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from CA-231.
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 CovachosDrinks and cafés
near Playa de Covachos
1
Camping de La ArníaPub in Santa Cruz de Bezana
581 mapprox.
2
Desafinado Wine&JazzBarrio Sorriba, Liencres
1.2 kmapprox.
3
BalloomAvenida del Marqués de Valdecilla 60D, Santa Cruz de Bezana
1.7 kmapprox.
4
CanallaveBar in Santa Cruz de Bezana
1.8 kmapprox.
5
Gavilan's Irish PubPub in Santa Cruz de Bezana
1.8 kmapprox.
Where to stay
near Playa de Covachos
1
Playa ArníaCasa rural en Santa Cruz de Bezana
442 mapprox.
2
Hotel Costa San JuanHotel in Santa Cruz de Bezana
1.1 kmapprox.
3
Residencia Las HiguerasApartamento en Santa Cruz de Bezana
1.2 kmapprox.
4
La Marina SunsetAvenida de San Juan de la Canal 37B, Santa Cruz de Bezana
1.2 kmapprox.
5
Complejo CopacapanaHotel in Santa Cruz de Bezana
1.2 kmapprox.
Parking
near Playa de CovachosAbout these results: distances are calculated in a straight line and each link opens the stored point, rather than a name search. Position does not imply an editorial recommendation or guarantee opening times or availability.
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