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Playa de Molino de Papel

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

470 mCobbles
Water19 °CDaily high23 °CUV3JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 18:00Reference sea area: Playa Burriana · 4.6 km

Now

Forecast for 18:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature21 °CFeels like 21 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity73%
WindE 10 km/hGusts 19 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 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 21 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 21 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind E at 10 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 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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