Playa de las Alberquillas
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Nerja · Málaga

Playa de las Alberquillas

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

650 mSand
Water19 °CDaily high23 °CUV3JellyfishNo 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
Temperature22 °CFeels like 22 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity71%
WindSE 8 km/hGusts 17 km/h
Water19 °C
Maximum UV3

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 · 21°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 Nerja
Today17:00☂22°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 8 km/h
Today20:00☂20°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 19 km/h
Today23:00☂19°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 7 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁19°Mostly cloudy☂ 55% · ↝ NW 6 km/h
Tomorrow05:00◐18°Partly cloudy☂ 55% · ↝ NW 20 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁18°Cloudy☂ 40% · ↝ NW 12 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☀19°Clear☂ 40% · ↝ NW 8 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁20°Overcast☂ 85% · ↝ W 21 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☁20°Overcast☂ 85% · ↝ SW 9 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☁18°Mostly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ NW 11 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀18°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ NW 9 km/h
Friday 1302:00☀18°Clear · ↝ NW 12 km/h
Friday 1305:00☀17°Clear · ↝ NW 8 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 22 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 22 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind SE at 8 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 23 °C, water temperature around 19 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.

Next days

Today

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Overcast with light rain

Low 19°High 23°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ E · 6 km/h Gusts 48 km/h Humidity 57–86% ◉ Water 19° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 17°High 20°
MorningClearAfternoonOvercast
☂ Rain 85% ↝ NW · 8 km/h Gusts 40 km/h Humidity 64–94% ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Partly cloudy

Low 17°High 18°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 20 km/h Gusts 22 km/h Humidity 66–74% ◉ Water 19° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

☂

Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 16°High 20°
☂ Rain 70% ↝ SW · 15 km/h Humidity 65–80% ☀ UV 3
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 las Alberquillas is an isolated beach in Nerja, surrounded by vegetation and set within a protected natural setting. Its profile is long and narrow: 650 metres long and only 10 metres wide, with dark sand and a mountainous landscape. The recorded access is on foot, although the nearest road is the N-340; there are between 50 and 100 parking spaces and an interurban bus service 1.5 kilometres away. Facilities include showers, litter bins and cleaning.

Length650 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width10 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingMountainSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on footPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available characteristicProtected area

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Anchorage
MarinaMarina del Este

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include showers, bins and a cleaning service.

Activities

Published information identifies an anchorage and the nearby Marina del Este marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingBetween 50 and 100 spaces
✓
BusIntercity bus (Nerja-Motril) · 1,5 km away.

Safety and assistance

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Nearest health facilityHospital Comarcal Axarquía · 22 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from N-340.

Practical ideas for your visit

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