Playa Cala Rovira
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Castell-Platja d'Aro · Girona

Playa Cala Rovira

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

237 mVery coarse sand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water24 °CDaily high26 °CUV5JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 14:00Reference sea area: Playa d'Aro · 1.1 km

Now

Forecast for 14:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyPartly cloudy
Temperature26 °CFeels like 26 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity60%
WindSE 14 km/hGusts 29 km/h
Water24 °C
Maximum UV5

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 wind8 km/h · 162°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Castell-Platja d'Aro
Today14:00◐26°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ SE 14 km/h
Today17:00☁26°Mostly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ SE 14 km/h
Today20:00☁24°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ SE 12 km/h
Today23:00☁21°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ SE 10 km/h
Tomorrow02:00◐21°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ S 9 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁20°Cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ S 7 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁19°Mostly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ NW 4 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁24°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ SE 15 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁26°High cloud☂ 45% · ↝ S 14 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☁26°High cloud☂ 45% · ↝ SE 15 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☁24°Overcast☂ 15% · ↝ SE 15 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁21°High cloud☂ 15% · ↝ SE 13 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☁21°Overcast · ↝ SE 11 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00☁21°Overcast · ↝ E 12 km/h

Today’s weather

At 14:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of partly cloudy and a forecast temperature of 26 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 26 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind SE at 14 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 26 °C, water temperature around 24 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Overcast with light rain

Low 21°High 26°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonMostly cloudy
☂ Rain 60% ↝ SE · 10 km/h Gusts 29 km/h Humidity 60–88% ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Overcast

Low 19°High 27°
MorningOvercastAfternoonHigh cloud
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SE · 15 km/h Gusts 33 km/h Humidity 64–100% ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

☁

High cloud

Low 20°High 21°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SE · 15 km/h Gusts 30 km/h Humidity 97–100% ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

☂

Sunny intervals with rain

Low 18°High 28°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 15 km/h Humidity 75–100% ☀ UV 5
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test15/09/2025NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES51200048M17048C1
E. coli10 NMP/100 mL
Enterococci10 NMP/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
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
02/09/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL42 NMP/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
29/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
15/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
03/06/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
18/09/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL53 NMP/100 mL
04/09/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
21/08/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
07/08/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
31/07/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
17/07/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
10/07/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
26/06/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
12/06/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/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 15/09/2025. 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 Rovira has a wide golden beach of very coarse texture, 237 metres long and 40 metres wide, in a semi-urban setting accompanied by vegetation. Its waters have moderate waves and windy conditions, and the listing includes an anchorage area outside the summer season. Access is easy on foot or by car via the C-253, with between 50 and 100 parking spaces. For everyday use it offers an amphibious chair, showers, foot-washing facilities, food and drink services and sun lounger and parasol hire.

Length237 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width40 mPublished average width
CompositionVery coarse sandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
MarinaClub Nàutic Port d'Aro (Platja d'Aro; Girona)

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 the nearby Club Nàutic Port d'Aro (Platja d'Aro; Girona) marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

✓
Accessible accessPublished accessible access
✓
Assisted bathingPublished support 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 de Palamós · 10 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access and assisted bathing. Travel options include access from C-253.

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