SkyHigh cloud
Ribadesella · Asturias
Playa de la Atalaya
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
100 mCobbles / Gravel
Water21 °CDaily high23 °CUV5High tide16:07Low tide22:13JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 14:00Reference sea area: Playa Santa Marina · 0.8 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 wind6 km/h · 247°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 high cloud and a forecast temperature of 23 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 23 °C, 15% chance of rain and wind NW at 12 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 23 °C, water temperature around 21 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.
Next days
Today
High cloud
Low 18°High 23°
☂ Rain 20% ↝ W · 6 km/h Gusts 21 km/h Humidity 56–93% ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Tomorrow
High cloud
Low 17°High 22°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonMostly cloudy
☂ Rain 75% ↝ NE · 6 km/h Gusts 22 km/h Humidity 78–100% ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 4
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Tuesday 29
Partly cloudy
Low 16°High 19°
☂ Rain 90% ↝ E · 10 km/h Gusts 8 km/h Humidity 74–98% ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Wednesday 30
Overcast with rain
Low 17°High 24°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ NE · 20 km/h Humidity 75–95% ☀ UV 4
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 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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