Playa de Escanu
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Colunga · Asturias

Playa de Escanu

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

130 mSand
Daily high20 °CUV2High tide05:17Low tide23:06JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusUnconfirmed swimming flagNo current data

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature19 °CFeels like 19 °C
Forecast rain95%
Humidity81%
WindS 4 km/hGusts 9 km/h
Maximum UV2

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 wind6 km/h · 207°Valid for11/11/2026 16:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.

Next hours

Town of Colunga
Today17:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 95% · ↝ S 4 km/h
Today20:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 5 km/h
Today23:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SW 7 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 60% · ↝ SW 7 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁14°Cloudy☂ 60% · ↝ W 17 km/h
Tomorrow08:00◐14°Partly cloudy☂ 75% · ↝ W 16 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁16°Mostly cloudy☂ 75% · ↝ W 20 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁17°High cloud☂ 100% · ↝ W 23 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 20 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☂15°Overcast with rain☂ 80% · ↝ SW 8 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☂14°Overcast with rain☂ 80% · ↝ SE 14 km/h
Friday 1302:00☁13°Overcast · ↝ E 17 km/h
Friday 1305:00☂12°Overcast with light rain · ↝ E 24 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 19 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 19 °C, 95% chance of rain and wind S at 4 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 20 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy

Low 15°High 20°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 2 km/h Gusts 15 km/h Humidity 66–91% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Mostly cloudy

Low 14°High 18°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 20 km/h Gusts 40 km/h Humidity 78–100% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Overcast with light rain

Low 12°High 13°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ E · 25 km/h Gusts 40 km/h Humidity 100–100% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Cloudy with rain

Low 10°High 18°
☂ Rain 90% ↝ W · 10 km/h Humidity 80–100% ☀ UV 2
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available testNo asociadoNÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad

A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.

Beach at a glance

What it is like

Characteristics published by official sources

Playa de Escanu is the urban beach of the centre of Lastres, beside the harbour and opening onto a maritime frontage fully integrated into the town. Its golden sand covers 130 metres in length and 20 metres in width, with a seafront promenade and moderate waves. It is easy to reach on foot or by car from the AS-257, with parking for fewer than 50 spaces and a bus connection. Practical facilities include showers, cleaning services, food service and a tourist office in the historic centre of Lastres.

Length130 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width20 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Tourist information
Food and drink
Sailing club
MarinaLastres

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include showers, bins, a cleaning service and food and drink.

Activities

Published information identifies a nautical club and the nearby Lastres marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingFewer than 50 spaces
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BusPublic transport

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsEmergency number 112
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First aidPublished first-aid post
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Nearest health facilityHospital del Oriente de Asturias · 35 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from AS-257.

Practical ideas for your visit

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