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La Oliva · Las Palmas
Playa de Medano
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
700 mSand
Daily high27 °CUV8High tide01:55Low tide19:41JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusUnconfirmed swimming flagNo current data
Now
Forecast for 15:00
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 wind14 km/h · 86°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 15:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 25 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 25 °C, 45% chance of rain and wind E at 6 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 27 °C and a maximum UV index of 8.
Next days
Today
Overcast
Low 23°High 27°
☂ Rain 55% ↝ E · 13 km/h Gusts 26 km/h Humidity 66–89% ☀ UV 8
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25
Tomorrow
Clear
Low 21°High 28°
MorningClearAfternoonPartly cloudy
☂ Rain 10% ↝ E · 12 km/h Gusts 33 km/h Humidity 47–88% ☀ UV 8
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25
Tuesday 29
Cloudy
Low 21°High 22°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ E · 10 km/h Gusts 17 km/h Humidity 90–94% ☀ UV 8
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25
Wednesday 30
Clear
Low 20°High 29°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ N · 10 km/h Gusts 40 km/h Humidity 50–85% ☀ UV 8
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25
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 Medano is an extensive isolated beach of golden sand, 700 metres long and 60 metres wide, situated in front of a dune landscape. It forms part of a Natural Park, has low visitor numbers and is nudist, while wind and moderate surf are among its usual conditions. Access is easy on foot from El Cotillo, and by car is also предусмотрed. The listing records bins, cleaning and nautical equipment hire, with urban transport on routes 6 and 7.
Length700 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width60 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingDunesSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on footPublished access options
Available characteristicProtected area
Available characteristicNaturism
Available facilities
Facilities
Facilities and comfort
Confirmed facilities include bins and a cleaning service.
Activities
Published information identifies water-sports hire and the nearby Puerto de Corralejo marina.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
BusUrban bus, Route 6 and 7
Safety and assistance
LifeguardsEmergency number 112
First aidPublished first-aid post
Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
Nearest health facilityHospital General de Fuerteventura · 29 km
Access and accessibility
Travel options include a bus connection and access from FV-1.
Location
Directions
Practical ideas for your visit
Near this beach
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Where to eat
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near Playa de MedanoAbout 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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