SkyOvercast with light rain
Ribadesella · Asturias
Playa de la Atalaya
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
100 mCobbles / Gravel
Water16 °CDaily high19 °CUV2High tide05:17Low tide23:06JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 18:00Reference sea area: Playa Santa Marina · 0.8 km
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 wind6 km/h · 155°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 light rain and a forecast temperature of 18 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 18 °C, 95% chance of rain and wind SW at 5 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 19 °C, water temperature around 16 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.
Next days
Today
Mostly cloudy
Low 16°High 19°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SE · 2 km/h Gusts 14 km/h Humidity 64–86% ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Tomorrow
Partly cloudy
Low 15°High 18°
MorningPartly cloudyAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 15 km/h Gusts 48 km/h Humidity 71–98% ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Friday 13
Mostly cloudy
Low 14°High 14°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ E · 20 km/h Gusts 25 km/h Humidity 99–100% ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Saturday 14
Cloudy with rain
Low 11°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
A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.
Beach at a glance
What it is like
Playa de la Atalaya is a cove 100 metres long and 35 metres wide, adjacent to the port of Ribadesella and separated from the town by Monte Corbero or La Atalaya. Its shore combines rounded stones and gravel beneath a cliff frontage, with moderate waves, wind and low use. It lies within a protected Special Protection Area for Birds (ZEPA) and Site of Community Importance (SCI), and is easily reached on foot from the town centre, an unusual relationship between landscape isolation and urban access. The listing adds parking for fewer than 50 vehicles, adapted bathing facilities and supervision.
Length100 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width35 mPublished average width
CompositionCobbles / GravelPredominant material
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingCliffsSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on footPublished access options
Available characteristicProtected area
Available facilities
Facilities
Facilities and comfort
Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, bins and a cleaning service.
Activities
Published information identifies the nearby Puerto Deportivo de Ribadesella marina.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
Accessible accessPublished accessible access
ParkingFewer than 50 spaces
Safety and assistance
LifeguardsEmergency number 112
First aidPublished first-aid post
Nearest health facilityHospital del Oriente de Asturias · 18 km
Access and accessibility
Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking and access from N-634.
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 la Atalaya
1
D'AsturianuCalle de Manuel Caso de la Villa 18
174 mapprox.
2
Bocca CaféCalle Manuel Fernández Junco 3
185 mapprox.
3
La ReboticaCalle de Manuel Fernández Junco 5, Ribadesella / Ribeseya
193 mapprox.
4
Sidrería El TarteruRibadesella/Ribeseya
204 mapprox.
5
Sidrería RompeolasCalle de Manuel Fernández Junco 11
212 mapprox.
Drinks and cafés
near Playa de la AtalayaWhere to stay
near Playa de la Atalaya
1
Apartamentos Las VegasApartamento en Ribadesella
128 mapprox.
2
Hotel ArgüellesHotel in Ribadesella
130 mapprox.
3
Apartamentos La AtalayaPlaza del Mercado de Ganado 8, Ribadesella / Ribeseya
138 mapprox.
4
Hotel CovadongaHotel in Ribadesella
151 mapprox.
5
Hotel Brisas del SellaHotel in Ribadesella
300 mapprox.
Parking
near Playa de la Atalaya
1
ParkingGratuito según OSM · Acceso no especificado
81 mapprox.
2
Calle Hermanos Uría AzaAccess not specified
214 mapprox.
3
ParkingAccess not specified
222 mapprox.
4
Área autocaravanas de RibadesellaGratuito según OSM · 5 plazas · Public access
451 mapprox.
5
EstaciónAccess not specified
488 mapprox.
About 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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