Nerja · Málaga

Playa Burriana

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

800 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water21 °CDaily high23 °CUV3WavesSlightJellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature22 °CFeels like 22 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity71%
WindSE 8 km/hGusts 17 km/h
Water21 °C
Maximum UV3
WavesSlight

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°Water temperature21 °CValid 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
Today16:00☂23°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 17 km/h
Today19:00☂20°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ NE 8 km/h
Today22:00☂19°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 17 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 55% · ↝ NW 5 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☀18°Clear☂ 55% · ↝ NW 11 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☀17°Clear☂ 40% · ↝ NW 15 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☁19°Overcast☂ 40% · ↝ W 7 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☁20°Cloudy☂ 85% · ↝ SW 16 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☁20°Cloudy☂ 85% · ↝ W 8 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☁19°Cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ NW 13 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☁18°Mostly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ NW 8 km/h
Friday 1301:00☀18°Clear · ↝ NW 10 km/h
Friday 1304:00◐17°Partly cloudy · ↝ NW 9 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 22 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 22 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind SE at 8 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 23 °C, water temperature around 21 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 19°High 23°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 48 km/h Humidity 57–86% ≈ slight ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 3
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 17°High 22°
☂ Rain 85% ↝ moderado Gusts 40 km/h Humidity 64–94% ≈ slight ◉ Water 19° ☀ UV 3
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Clear

Low 17°High 21°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 22 km/h Humidity 66–74% ≈ slight ◉ Water 18° ☀ UV 3
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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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

Sea state

Sea conditions

Weather forecast · AEMET · 11/11 14:09
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Slight

Water temperature21 °C

WindLight

A qualitative category is not converted into metres. Height, period and direction are shown only when published by the source.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 21 °C.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test21/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES61700075M29075B1
E. coli90 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci27 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
21/09/2026Suitable for bathing90 UFC/100 mL27 UFC/100 mL
07/09/2026Suitable for bathing12 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing12 UFC/100 mL7 UFC/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing18 UFC/100 mL15 UFC/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing12 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing16 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing14 UFC/100 mL19 UFC/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing23 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL12 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing14 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing12 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
21/07/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing33 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
19/05/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
15/07/2024Suitable for bathing42 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
01/07/2024Suitable for bathing44 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
03/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
20/05/2024Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
18/09/2023Suitable for bathing13 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
04/09/2023Suitable for bathing11 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
21/08/2023Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL55 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 21/09/2026. 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 Burriana is a popular, family-friendly beach in Nerja, with picturesque surroundings and a high level of facilities. Its 800 metres in length and 40 metres in width form an urban beach of dark sand, accompanied by a seafront promenade and moderate waves. The beach is closely linked to recreational use through its boating, sports and catering services. Access is easy on foot or by car, with more than 100 parking spaces and an urban bus service. It also offers toilets, showers, sunbed hire and a play area.

Length800 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width40 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Tourist information
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
Water-sports hire
Sports area
Children’s area
Diving
Anchorage
MarinaMarina del Este

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, foot showers, bins, a cleaning service, food and drink, sunbed hire, parasol hire and a children’s area.

Activities

Published information identifies a sports area, diving, water-sports hire, an anchorage and the nearby Marina del Este marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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ParkingMore than 100 spaces
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BusUrban bus service

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsEmergency number 112
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First aidPublished first-aid post
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Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
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Nearest health facilityHospital Comarcal Axarquía · 20 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from Vías Urbanas.

Location

Directions

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