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Arrecife · Las Palmas
Playa del Castillo
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
30 mSand
Water24 °CDaily high28 °CUV8High tide01:59Low tide19:45JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 14:00Reference sea area: Playa El Reducto · 1.1 km
Now
Forecast for 14:00
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 wind16 km/h · 47°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 14:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 27 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 28 °C, 30% chance of rain and wind E at 13 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 28 °C, water temperature around 24 °C and a maximum UV index of 8.
Next days
Today
Cloudy
Low 24°High 28°
MorningCloudyAfternoonOvercast
☂ Rain 45% ↝ NE · 16 km/h Gusts 33 km/h Humidity 48–90% ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 8
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Tomorrow
Clear
Low 23°High 27°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ E · 10 km/h Gusts 25 km/h Humidity 67–89% ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 8
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Tuesday 29
Clear
Low 23°High 24°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ SE · 10 km/h Gusts 20 km/h Humidity 80–87% ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 8
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Wednesday 30
Clear
Low 22°High 31°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ E · 10 km/h Humidity 45–80% ☀ UV 8
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 del Castillo is a small urban beach of white sand, just 30 metres long and 10 metres wide. It faces an equally urban coastal frontage and has a seafront promenade, bins, cleaning and a food service. The usual waves are moderate and the stated occupancy is low. Access is easy on foot or by car, with parking for between 50 and 100 vehicles and bus routes 1, 2 and 3. The listing also mentions a marina under construction in Arrecife.
Length30 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width10 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeWhitePublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available facilities
Facilities
Facilities and comfort
Confirmed facilities include bins, a cleaning service and food and drink.
Activities
Published information identifies the nearby Puerto Calero marina.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
BusRoute Routes 1, 2, 3
Safety and assistance
Nearest health facilityHospital Doctor José Molina Orosa · 1 km
Access and accessibility
Travel options include a bus connection and access from Lz -2.
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 CastilloDrinks and cafés
near Playa del CastilloWhere to stay
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near Playa del CastilloAbout 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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