Orihuela · Alicante

Playa de Cala Estaca

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

172 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Daily high22 °CUV3JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 18:00Reference sea area: Playa de Barranco Rubio · 4.3 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 rain60%
Humidity70%
WindNW 2 km/hGusts 10 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 wind5 km/h · 25°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 Orihuela
Today17:00☂21°Mostly cloudy with light rain☂ 60% · ↝ SE 3 km/h
Today20:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ NE 8 km/h
Today23:00☁18°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ N 5 km/h
Tomorrow02:00◐17°Sunny intervals☂ 25% · ↝ N 4 km/h
Tomorrow05:00◐17°Sunny intervals☂ 25% · ↝ W 9 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☀17°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 14 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☀21°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 14 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☀25°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 17 km/h
Tomorrow17:00◐23°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ NW 15 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☀20°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 9 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀17°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 7 km/h
Friday 1302:00☀15°Clear · ↝ SW 8 km/h
Friday 1305:00☁14°Overcast · ↝ W 8 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, 60% chance of rain and wind NW at 2 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 22 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy

Low 16°High 22°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 4 km/h Gusts 14 km/h Humidity 55–97% ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 16°High 25°
MorningClearAfternoonPartly cloudy
☂ Rain 25% ↝ W · 14 km/h Gusts 41 km/h Humidity 35–100% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Partly cloudy

Low 14°High 16°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ SW · 5 km/h Gusts 12 km/h Humidity 66–71% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals

Low 13°High 25°
☂ Rain 15% ↝ SW · 5 km/h Humidity 45–95% ☀ UV 2
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test08/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES52100099M03099B1
E. coli2 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci1 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
08/09/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL30 NMP/100 mL
25/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
18/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL51 NMP/100 mL
11/08/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
04/08/2026Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
28/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
21/07/2026Suitable for bathing70 UFC/100 mL190 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
07/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
30/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
22/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
16/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
08/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
25/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
09/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing16 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
26/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL41 NMP/100 mL
19/08/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
11/08/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
05/08/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
29/07/2025Suitable for bathing22 UFC/100 mL160 NMP/100 mL
22/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
15/07/2025Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
08/07/2025Suitable for bathing49 UFC/100 mL74 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
19/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
09/06/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
26/05/2025Suitable for bathing41 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
03/09/2024Suitable for bathing1 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 8/09/2026. 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 de Cala Estaca, also known as Playa Flamenca, is a small urban cove of fine golden sand, 172 metres long and 42 metres wide. The semi-urban frontage combines a promenade, vegetation and calm waters in a highly occupied setting. It is easily reached on foot, by car or by urban bus; available parking is fewer than 50 spaces. Practical facilities include toilets, foot showers, food and drink, sun-lounger and parasol hire and a play area.

Length172 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width42 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrban stretch with restrictionsSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on footPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Tourist information
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
Children’s area
MarinaMarina Cabo Roig

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, foot showers, bins, a cleaning service, food and drink, sunbed hire, parasol hire and a children’s area.

Activities

Published information identifies the nearby Marina Cabo Roig marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingFewer than 50 spaces
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BusUrban bus service

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 de Torrevieja Dr. Manuel García Gea · 5 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from N-332.

Location

Directions

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