SkyOvercast with rain
Marbella · Málaga
Playa del Alicate
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
1,900 mSand
Daily high21 °CUV3High tide03:41Low tide20:43JellyfishNo 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 wind9 km/h · 34°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 20 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 20 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind E at 18 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 21 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.
Next days
Today
Overcast with light rain
Low 18°High 21°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ E · 10 km/h Gusts 39 km/h Humidity 73–100% ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Tomorrow
Clear
Low 18°High 23°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 22 km/h Gusts 51 km/h Humidity 64–91% ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Friday 13
Partly cloudy
Low 17°High 18°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 15 km/h Gusts 9 km/h Humidity 75–82% ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Saturday 14
Sunny intervals with rain
Low 16°High 22°
☂ Rain 75% ↝ SW · 10 km/h Humidity 65–85% ☀ UV 3
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 del Alicate forms part, together with La Adelfa and Los Monteros, of a joint coastal strip of almost two kilometres. Its own stretch is 1,900 metres long and 25 metres wide, with dark sand, urban and dune frontage, vegetation and protection as an ecological reserve. It has moderate swell, and the structured listing records high occupancy, while the description indicates a medium level; the structured field is prioritised. Access is difficult on foot, with an interurban bus service one kilometre away and parking for between 50 and 100 vehicles. There are showers, cleaning, food and water-sports hire.
Length1,900 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width25 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrban bus / DunesSurrounding landscape
Access typeDifficult on footPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available characteristicProtected area
Available facilities
Facilities
Facilities and comfort
Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, foot showers, bins, a cleaning service, food and drink, sunbed hire and parasol hire.
Activities
Published information identifies water-sports hire, an anchorage and the nearby Puerto Deportivo de Marbella marina.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
Accessible accessPublished accessible access
ParkingBetween 50 and 100 spaces
BusIntercity bus · 1 km away
Safety and assistance
LifeguardsEmergency number 112
First aidPublished first-aid post
Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
Nearest health facilityHospital Costa del Sol de Marbella · 1.5 km
Access and accessibility
Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from CN-340.
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 del AlicateDrinks and cafés
near Playa del AlicateWhere to stay
near Playa del Alicate
1
Kimpton Los Monteros Marbella, an IHG HotelCalle del Lince 187, Marbella
912 mapprox.
2
Fischer-Appartments-RoomsPensión en Marbella
1.4 kmapprox.
3
Mi CaprichoCasa rural en Marbella
1.4 kmapprox.
4
Diverhotel MarbellaCalle de Vélez, Marbella
1.5 kmapprox.
5
Hotel Marbela PlayaHotel in Marbella
1.5 kmapprox.
Parking
near Playa del AlicateAbout 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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