Nerja · Málaga

Playa de Molino de Papel

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

470 mCobbles
Water25 °CDaily high26 °CUV6JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 13:00Reference sea area: Playa Burriana · 4.6 km

Now

Forecast for 13:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyClear
Temperature26 °CFeels like 26 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity63%
WindS 9 km/hGusts 21 km/h
Water25 °C
Maximum UV6

This is an official forecast for the stated period, not an observation taken at the beach.

Environmental estimate

Conditions less favourable for jellyfish arrival

Condiciones poco favorables para la llegada o acumulación de medusas. Los vientos de componente sur hacia este sector costero son el patrón regional más favorable. Es una estimación ambiental y no confirma presencia ni ausencia en esta playa.

Accumulated wind7 km/h · 272°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Nerja
Today13:00☀26°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ S 9 km/h
Today16:00☁25°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ SE 11 km/h
Today19:00☁23°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ SE 7 km/h
Today22:00☁22°Cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ N 6 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☁21°Overcast☂ 50% · ↝ N 6 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☁21°Overcast☂ 30% · ↝ NE 5 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☁21°Mostly cloudy☂ 30% · ↝ NE 9 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☁22°Overcast☂ 90% · ↝ N 6 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☂23°Overcast with rain☂ 90% · ↝ NE 7 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☂22°Overcast with light rain☂ 85% · ↝ W 3 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☂22°Overcast with light rain☂ 85% · ↝ N 10 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 50% · ↝ N 10 km/h
Tuesday 2901:00☂21°Sunny intervals with light rain · ↝ N 11 km/h
Tuesday 2904:00◐21°Sunny intervals · ↝ N 9 km/h
Tuesday 2907:00◐20°Sunny intervals · ↝ N 6 km/h

Today’s weather

At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of clear and a forecast temperature of 26 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 26 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind S at 9 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 26 °C, water temperature around 25 °C and a maximum UV index of 6.

Next days

Today

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Clear

Low 21°High 26°
MorningClearAfternoonHigh cloud
☂ Rain 0% ↝ SW · 7 km/h Gusts 23 km/h Humidity 48–87% ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Overcast with light rain

Low 21°High 23°
☂ Rain 90% ↝ N · 6 km/h Gusts 19 km/h Humidity 71–86% ◉ Water 22° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 20°High 21°
☂ Rain 25% ↝ SE · 10 km/h Gusts 16 km/h Humidity 63–69% ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Partly cloudy

Low 21°High 27°
☂ Rain 5% ↝ Calm · 0 km/h Humidity 65–80% ☀ UV 6
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

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 Molino de Papel is an isolated, rocky beach in the Paraje Natural de los acantilados de Maro-Cerro Gordo. Its shore, 470 metres long and 15 metres wide, is formed by rounded stones and surrounded by a mountainous setting with vegetation. The stated access is on foot from the N-340 and is classified as difficult; even so, there is parking for fewer than 50 vehicles and an interurban bus service 1.5 kilometres away. The listing records an anchorage area but no other beach facilities.

Length470 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width15 mPublished average width
CompositionCobblesPredominant 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
Anchorage
MarinaMarina del Este

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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ParkingFewer than 50 spaces
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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.

Location

Directions

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