El Franco · Asturias

Playa Castello

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

450 mCobbles
Water15 °CDaily high17 °CUV2High tide04:44Low tide22:28JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00Reference sea area: Playa Pormenande · 1.7 km

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature16 °CFeels like 16 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity88%
WindE 11 km/hGusts 15 km/h
Water15 °C
Maximum UV2

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 wind7 km/h · 137°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 El Franco
Today17:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 11 km/h
Today20:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 7 km/h
Today23:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 11 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁15°Overcast☂ 85% · ↝ W 11 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☂14°Overcast with light rain☂ 85% · ↝ SW 11 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁15°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ SW 12 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SW 9 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ NW 5 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SW 6 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☁14°Mostly cloudy☂ 90% · ↝ S 6 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁13°Overcast☂ 90% · ↝ S 6 km/h
Friday 1302:00☁13°Overcast · ↝ SE 6 km/h
Friday 1305:00☂13°Overcast with light rain · ↝ E 8 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 16 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 16 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind E at 11 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 17 °C, water temperature around 15 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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Overcast

Low 14°High 17°
MorningOvercastAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ E · 8 km/h Gusts 19 km/h Humidity 77–92% ◉ Water 15° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Overcast with light rain

Low 13°High 16°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 9 km/h Gusts 27 km/h Humidity 83–100% ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Mostly cloudy

Low 13°High 13°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ E · 15 km/h Gusts 18 km/h Humidity 92–98% ◉ Water 15° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Cloudy with rain

Low 13°High 18°
☂ Rain 95% ↝ W · 5 km/h Humidity 75–95% ☀ UV 1
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test01/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES12000023M33023C1
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
01/09/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
04/08/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2026Suitable for bathing146 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
23/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
27/05/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
26/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
12/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
21/07/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
24/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
28/05/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
27/08/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
30/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
09/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
18/06/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
28/05/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
29/08/2023Suitable 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
11/07/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
20/06/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
23/05/2023Suitable 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 1/09/2026. 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 Castello is a cove of quartzite rounded stones carved into the geological formation of the serie de los cabos. The dominant presence of slate and quartz explains the texture and mineral appearance of this stretch, situated opposite a cliff and within a ZEPA/Site of Community Importance (SCI) protected area. Its 450 metres of length and 20 metres of width, vegetation and low visitor numbers complete an isolated landscape, with swell ranging from moderate to strong. Access is on foot from the N-634, with fewer than 50 parking spaces. There are showers and a nearby rest area.

Length450 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width20 mPublished average width
CompositionCobblesPredominant material
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingCliffsSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on footPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available characteristicProtected area

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Showers
MarinaNavia

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include showers.

Activities

Published information identifies the nearby Navia marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingFewer than 50 spaces

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsSummer season · Emergency 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 Jarrio · 6 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking and access from N-634.

Location

Directions

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