Playa Ciutat
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La Villajoyosa/Vila Joiosa · Alicante

Playa Ciutat

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

★ Blue Flag 2026
Daily high27 °CUV5JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusUnconfirmed swimming flagNo current data

Now

Forecast for 14:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyHigh cloud
Temperature27 °CFeels like 28 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity58%
WindE 17 km/hGusts 32 km/h
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 · 52°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 La Villajoyosa/Vila Joiosa
Today14:00☁27°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 17 km/h
Today17:00◐27°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ E 17 km/h
Today20:00☀26°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ E 14 km/h
Today23:00☁23°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ NE 7 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁21°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ NE 10 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁20°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ NE 15 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁21°High cloud☂ 25% · ↝ N 8 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁26°High cloud☂ 25% · ↝ NE 12 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁27°High cloud☂ 35% · ↝ E 13 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☁26°Cloudy☂ 35% · ↝ E 15 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☁26°High cloud☂ 15% · ↝ W 13 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁24°Overcast☂ 15% · ↝ NE 8 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☁23°Overcast · ↝ NW 6 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00☁22°Mostly cloudy · ↝ NW 9 km/h

Today’s weather

At 14:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of high cloud and a forecast temperature of 27 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 28 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind E at 17 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 27 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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High cloud

Low 23°High 27°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonPartly cloudy
☂ Rain 0% ↝ E · 11 km/h Gusts 32 km/h Humidity 57–80% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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High cloud

Low 20°High 27°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonCloudy
☂ Rain 35% ↝ NE · 12 km/h Gusts 30 km/h Humidity 54–90% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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High cloud

Low 22°High 24°
☂ Rain 90% ↝ S · 10 km/h Gusts 15 km/h Humidity 66–80% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals

Low 22°High 28°
☂ Rain 40% ↝ SE · 10 km/h Humidity 55–90% ☀ UV 6
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test22/06/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES52100139M03139A1
E. coli18 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci20 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
22/06/2026Suitable for bathing18 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
16/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
03/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
20/05/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL51 NMP/100 mL
09/09/2025Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
02/09/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
26/08/2025Suitable for bathing28 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
19/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
11/08/2025Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
05/08/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL60 NMP/100 mL
29/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
21/07/2025Suitable for bathing14 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
15/07/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
08/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
18/06/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
04/06/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
21/05/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
05/09/2024Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
29/08/2024Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
22/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
14/08/2024Suitable for bathing17 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
08/08/2024Suitable for bathing13 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
31/07/2024Suitable for bathing56 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
25/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
17/07/2024Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
11/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
04/07/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
28/06/2024Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
19/06/2024Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 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 22/06/2026. 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 Ciutat, also known as Ciutat (Centro), is an official bathing area in the municipality of La Villajoyosa/Vila Joiosa, in the province of Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana. The entry identifies it as an urban beach within an urban stretch of coastline and assigns it protected-area type U1. These data describe its location and its connection with the municipality’s central urban setting.

SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrban stretchSurrounding landscape

Location

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