Cuevas del Almanzora · Almería

Playa Cala Panizo

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

250 mGravel
Water21 °CDaily high21 °CUV3JellyfishNo recent information
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 18:00Reference sea area: Playa Pozo Esparto · 1.3 km

Now

Forecast for 18:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature20 °CFeels like 20 °C
Forecast rain90%
Humidity68%
WindNE 6 km/hGusts 8 km/h
Water21 °C
Maximum UV3

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 Cuevas del Almanzora
Today18:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ NE 6 km/h
Today21:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 4 km/h
Tomorrow00:00☁18°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ N 9 km/h
Tomorrow03:00◐17°Sunny intervals☂ 15% · ↝ NW 5 km/h
Tomorrow06:00◐19°Sunny intervals☂ 15% · ↝ W 13 km/h
Tomorrow09:00☀20°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 26 km/h
Tomorrow12:00☀24°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 45 km/h
Tomorrow15:00☀27°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 45 km/h
Tomorrow18:00☀23°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 21 km/h
Tomorrow21:00☀19°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 16 km/h
Friday 1300:00☀17°Clear · ↝ NW 6 km/h
Friday 1303:00☀15°Clear · ↝ W 10 km/h
Friday 1306:00☀14°Clear · ↝ NW 12 km/h

Today’s weather

At 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 20 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 20 °C, 90% chance of rain and wind NE at 6 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 21 °C, water temperature around 21 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.

Next days

Today

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Overcast

Low 16°High 21°
MorningOvercastAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 2 km/h Gusts 12 km/h Humidity 52–90% ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

☀

Clear

Low 16°High 27°
☂ Rain 15% ↝ W · 26 km/h Gusts 74 km/h Humidity 29–99% ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

☀

Clear

Low 14°High 17°
☂ Rain 5% ↝ SE · 5 km/h Gusts 18 km/h Humidity 64–74% ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals

Low 13°High 25°
☂ Rain 15% ↝ SE · 10 km/h Humidity 50–80% ☀ UV 3
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test14/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES61100035M04035B1
E. coli1 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci2 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
14/09/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
31/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
17/08/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL28 UFC/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL19 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 bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
15/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
01/07/2024Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
03/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
20/05/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
18/09/2023Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
04/09/2023Suitable for bathing7 UFC/100 mL16 UFC/100 mL
21/08/2023Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL1 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 14/09/2026. 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 Cala Panizo is a semi-urban cove of golden gravel, calm waters and a length of 250 metres, set in front of a mountain backdrop. Its most distinctive feature is the numerous reefs and rocky outcrops, the broad abrasion platforms emerging from the sea, and the seabeds colonised by Posidonia oceanica. Occupancy is medium and access is by car, with fewer than 50 parking spaces and an interurban bus. The beach has showers, foot-wash facilities, bins and cleaning.

Length250 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width15 mPublished average width
CompositionGravelPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingMountainSurrounding landscape
Access typeBy carPublished access options

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
MarinaPuerto Deportivo de Villaricos

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include showers, foot showers, bins and a cleaning service.

Activities

Published information identifies the nearby Puerto Deportivo de Villaricos marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingFewer than 50 spaces
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BusIntercity bus

Safety and assistance

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Nearest health facilityHospital Inmaculada · 49 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from AL- 7107.

Location

Directions

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