Balanegra · Almería
Playa Balanegra
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
2,600 mSand / Gravel★ Blue Flag 2026
JellyfishNo recent information
Swimming statusUnconfirmed swimming flagNo current data
Water health
Water quality
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
| Date | Assessment | E. coli | Enterococci |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2026 | Suitable for bathing | 3 UFC/100 mL | 4 UFC/100 mL |
| 17/08/2026 | Suitable for bathing | 1 UFC/100 mL | 7 UFC/100 mL |
| 03/08/2026 | Suitable for bathing | 1 UFC/100 mL | 3 UFC/100 mL |
| 20/07/2026 | Suitable for bathing | 3 UFC/100 mL | 3 UFC/100 mL |
| 06/07/2026 | Suitable for bathing | 1 UFC/100 mL | 1 UFC/100 mL |
| 15/06/2026 | Suitable for bathing | 1 UFC/100 mL | 1 UFC/100 mL |
| 01/06/2026 | Suitable for bathing | 3 UFC/100 mL | 1 UFC/100 mL |
| 18/05/2026 | Suitable for bathing | 3 UFC/100 mL | 3 UFC/100 mL |
| 15/09/2025 | Suitable for bathing | 3 UFC/100 mL | 1 UFC/100 mL |
| 01/09/2025 | Suitable for bathing | 3 UFC/100 mL | 3 UFC/100 mL |
| 18/08/2025 | Suitable for bathing | 3 UFC/100 mL | 3 UFC/100 mL |
| 04/08/2025 | Suitable for bathing | 1 UFC/100 mL | 3 UFC/100 mL |
| 14/07/2025 | Suitable for bathing | 1 UFC/100 mL | 1 UFC/100 mL |
| 01/07/2025 | Suitable for bathing | 1 UFC/100 mL | 3 UFC/100 mL |
| 16/06/2025 | Suitable for bathing | 3 UFC/100 mL | 22 UFC/100 mL |
| 02/06/2025 | Suitable for bathing | 4 UFC/100 mL | 1 UFC/100 mL |
| 19/05/2025 | Suitable for bathing | 4 UFC/100 mL | 1 UFC/100 mL |
| 16/09/2024 | Suitable for bathing | 3 UFC/100 mL | 1 UFC/100 mL |
| 02/09/2024 | Suitable for bathing | 4 UFC/100 mL | 1 UFC/100 mL |
| 19/08/2024 | Suitable for bathing | 3 UFC/100 mL | 1 UFC/100 mL |
| 05/08/2024 | Suitable for bathing | 3 UFC/100 mL | 1 UFC/100 mL |
| 15/07/2024 | Suitable for bathing | 3 UFC/100 mL | 1 UFC/100 mL |
| 02/07/2024 | Suitable for bathing | 4 UFC/100 mL | 1 UFC/100 mL |
| 17/06/2024 | Suitable for bathing | 4 UFC/100 mL | 1 UFC/100 mL |
| 03/06/2024 | Suitable for bathing | 4 UFC/100 mL | 1 UFC/100 mL |
| 20/05/2024 | Suitable for bathing | 4 UFC/100 mL | 1 UFC/100 mL |
| 18/09/2023 | Suitable for bathing | 4 UFC/100 mL | 7 UFC/100 mL |
| 04/09/2023 | Suitable for bathing | 140 UFC/100 mL | 36 UFC/100 mL |
| 21/08/2023 | Suitable for bathing | 4 UFC/100 mL | 1 UFC/100 mL |
| 07/08/2023 | Suitable for bathing | 4 UFC/100 mL | 3 UFC/100 mL |
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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 31/08/2026. 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
Playa Balanegra stands out for its scale: 2,600 metres long and 50 metres wide, on a semi-urban frontage where plastic greenhouses are abundant. Dark sand and gravel form a strip accompanied by a seafront promenade, moderate swell and windy conditions. Its accessible character is reflected in adapted infrastructure, wooden pergolas and wooden ground panels. It is reached by car from the E-15, with parking for more than 100 vehicles, a bus, toilets and showers.
Length2,600 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width50 mPublished average width
CompositionSand / GravelPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeBy carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available facilities
Facilities
Facilities and comfort
Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, foot showers, bins, a cleaning service, food and drink, sunbed hire and parasol hire.
Activities
Published information identifies a sports area, an anchorage and the nearby Puertos Deportivos de Adra y Almerimar marina.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
Accessible accessPublished accessible access
ParkingMore than 100 spaces
BusIntercity bus
Safety and assistance
LifeguardsEmergency number 112
First aidPublished first-aid post
Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
Nearest health facilityHospital de Poniente · 12 km
Access and accessibility
Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from Autovía del Mediterráneo (E-15).
Location
Directions
Practical ideas for your visit
Near this beach
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Where to eat
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