Playa El Altillo
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Moya · Las Palmas

Playa El Altillo

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

120 mCobbles
Water24 °CDaily high25 °CUV5High tide02:19Low tide20:01JellyfishNo recent information
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 18:00

Now

Forecast for 18:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyClear
Temperature23 °CFeels like 23 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity85%
WindW 37 km/hGusts 69 km/h
Water24 °C
Maximum UV5

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

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Moya
Today18:00☀23°Clear☂ 100% · ↝ W 37 km/h
Today21:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 26 km/h
Tomorrow00:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ NW 10 km/h
Tomorrow03:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 11 km/h
Tomorrow06:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 8 km/h
Tomorrow09:00≋20°Mist☂ 100% · ↝ N 4 km/h
Tomorrow12:00☁22°Overcast☂ 95% · ↝ E 4 km/h
Tomorrow15:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 95% · ↝ NE 7 km/h
Tomorrow18:00☁20°Overcast☂ 60% · ↝ NE 5 km/h
Tomorrow21:00☁19°Overcast☂ 60% · ↝ S 2 km/h
Friday 1300:00☁19°Overcast · ↝ SW 3 km/h
Friday 1303:00☁18°Overcast · ↝ SW 4 km/h

Today’s weather

At 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of clear and a forecast temperature of 23 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 23 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind W at 37 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 25 °C, water temperature around 24 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 21°High 25°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 39 km/h Gusts 79 km/h Humidity 74–100% ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Overcast

Low 19°High 22°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ NE · 5 km/h Gusts 20 km/h Humidity 82–100% ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Mostly cloudy

Low 18°High 19°
☂ Rain 90% ↝ N · 10 km/h Gusts 8 km/h Humidity 94–96% ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

☂

Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 17°High 22°
☂ Rain 75% ↝ N · 10 km/h Humidity 70–95% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test28/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES70500013M35013C1
E. coli1 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci5 UFC/100 mL
Latest available annual classificationEXCELLENT2025 season · EEA · does not describe current conditions

The 2026 season does not yet have a final annual classification. The 2025 result is historical; for recent conditions, check the latest test and any published incidents.

View all test results
DateAssessmentE. coliEnterococci
28/09/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
14/09/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
31/08/2026Suitable for bathing25 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
17/08/2026Suitable for bathing110 UFC/100 mL15 UFC/100 mL
21/07/2026Suitable for bathing7 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
29/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
09/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
11/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
29/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
02/09/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL31 UFC/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
06/08/2025Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
22/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
07/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
10/06/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
12/05/2025Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
02/10/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
17/09/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
30/07/2024Suitable for bathing30 UFC/100 mL25 UFC/100 mL
16/07/2024Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
08/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
25/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
11/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
20/05/2024Suitable for bathing11 UFC/100 mL31 UFC/100 mL
18/09/2023Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
11/09/2023Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
22/08/2023Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL24 UFC/100 mL
View annual history
2025 EXCELLENT EEA2024 EXCELLENT EEA2023 EXCELLENT EEA2022 EXCELLENT EEA2021 EXCELLENT EEA2020 EXCELLENT EEA2019 EXCELLENT EEA2018 EXCELLENT EEA2017 EXCELLENT EEA2016 EXCELLENT EEA2015 EXCELLENT EEA

A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.

Water quality

The latest microbiological sample was taken on 28/09/2026. The available annual classification for 2025 is excellent; this is a historical assessment, not confirmation of today’s conditions.

Beach at a glance

What it is like

Characteristics published by official sources

Playa El Altillo, in Moya, is an isolated 120-metre-long, 21-metre-wide stretch of cobbles. Although its surroundings are classified as urban and usual occupancy is high, it retains a simple composition and an identity linked to a stony shore. The waves are strong. It is easily reached on foot from the GC-2, with access signage and an urban bus service; the specific facilities listed for the beach are litter bins and a cleaning service.

Length120 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width21 mPublished average width
CompositionCobblesPredominant material
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on footPublished access options

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Bins
Cleaning service
MarinaAlcaravaneras

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include bins and a cleaning service.

Activities

Published information identifies the nearby Alcaravaneras marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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BusUrban bus, Route 18

Safety and assistance

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Nearest health facilityHospital Doctor NegrÍn · 21.5 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include a bus connection and access from GC-2.

Location

Directions

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