Mijas · Málaga

Playa Calahonda 1

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3,137 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Daily high19 °CUV3High tide03:41Low tide20:43JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 18:00Reference sea area: Playa de la Butibamba · 4.4 km

Now

Forecast for 18:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast with rain
Temperature18 °CFeels like 18 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity87%
WindSE 17 km/hGusts 50 km/h
Maximum UV3

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 · 15°Valid for11/11/2026 16:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Mijas
Today17:00☂18°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 15 km/h
Today20:00☂18°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 22 km/h
Today23:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SW 19 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁19°Mostly cloudy☂ 15% · ↝ NW 3 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁17°Overcast☂ 15% · ↝ W 2 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁16°Overcast☂ 70% · ↝ W 3 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☀18°Clear☂ 70% · ↝ W 5 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☂20°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 50% · ↝ SW 13 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☀20°Clear☂ 50% · ↝ SW 6 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☀18°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 8 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀17°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ NW 9 km/h
Friday 1302:00◐16°Sunny intervals · ↝ W 8 km/h
Friday 1305:00◐15°Sunny intervals · ↝ W 8 km/h

Today’s weather

At 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with rain and a forecast temperature of 18 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 18 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind SE at 17 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 19 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.

Next days

Today

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Overcast with light rain

Low 17°High 19°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SE · 9 km/h Gusts 58 km/h Humidity 80–91% ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 15°High 21°
☂ Rain 70% ↝ W · 5 km/h Gusts 41 km/h Humidity 58–86% ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Sunny intervals

Low 14°High 16°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 10 km/h Gusts 23 km/h Humidity 69–77% ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 14°High 21°
☂ Rain 80% ↝ SW · 10 km/h Humidity 80–95% ☀ UV 3
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test21/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES61700070M29070B1
E. coli9 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci1 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 bathing9 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
07/09/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing28 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing71 UFC/100 mL12 UFC/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing13 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing31 UFC/100 mL27 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
21/07/2025Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL23 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
19/05/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL61 UFC/100 mL
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing12 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL13 UFC/100 mL
15/07/2024Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
01/07/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
03/06/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL25 UFC/100 mL
20/05/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL7 UFC/100 mL
18/09/2023Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL14 UFC/100 mL
04/09/2023Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL14 UFC/100 mL
21/08/2023Suitable for bathing120 UFC/100 mL4 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 Calahonda 1 forms part of the long Calahonda frontage, at the western end of Mijas and beside Cabopino Marina. The record describes almost 4 km of coast divided into different sections associated with housing developments, alternating beaches of varying-grain sand with more rocky areas; this specific section is 3,137 metres long and 20 metres wide and is classified as semi-urban, with dark sand. Areas of biological richness, native coastal vegetation and birds are also recognised. Its scale and material variety define a complex coastline.

Length3,137 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width20 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development

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