Playa de Higuericas
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Pilar de la Horadada · Alicante

Playa de Higuericas

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

966 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water26 °CDaily high28 °CUV5JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 13:00Reference sea area: Playa Puerto · 1.7 km

Now

Forecast for 13:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyHigh cloud
Temperature27 °CFeels like 28 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity63%
WindE 16 km/hGusts 31 km/h
Water26 °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 wind11 km/h · 21°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 Pilar de la Horadada
Today13:00☁27°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 16 km/h
Today16:00☀28°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ E 19 km/h
Today19:00☀26°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ E 19 km/h
Today22:00☁25°Mostly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ NE 14 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☁23°Overcast☂ 35% · ↝ NE 16 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☁22°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ N 14 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☁21°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ N 17 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☁24°Overcast☂ 5% · ↝ N 16 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☁27°High cloud☂ 5% · ↝ NE 13 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☁28°High cloud☂ 5% · ↝ E 12 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☁26°Overcast☂ 5% · ↝ SE 7 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☁25°High cloud☂ 35% · ↝ E 9 km/h
Tuesday 2901:00☁23°Overcast · ↝ W 5 km/h
Tuesday 2904:00◐22°Partly cloudy · ↝ W 4 km/h
Tuesday 2907:00☁21°Mostly cloudy · ↝ NW 7 km/h

Today’s weather

At 13:00, 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 16 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 28 °C, water temperature around 26 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Overcast

Low 22°High 28°
MorningOvercastAfternoonPartly cloudy
☂ Rain 0% ↝ NE · 14 km/h Gusts 32 km/h Humidity 59–87% ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Overcast

Low 21°High 28°
☂ Rain 35% ↝ N · 14 km/h Gusts 27 km/h Humidity 61–87% ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Partly cloudy

Low 21°High 24°
☂ Rain 40% ↝ E · 10 km/h Gusts 10 km/h Humidity 82–98% ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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High cloud

Low 20°High 29°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ E · 15 km/h Humidity 65–100% ☀ UV 6
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test22/06/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES52100902M03902I1
E. coli1 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.

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DateAssessmentE. coliEnterococci
22/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
08/06/2026Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
25/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
08/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
11/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
29/07/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
28/07/2025No published assessment22 UFC/100 ml250 UFC/100 ml
21/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
07/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing17 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
19/06/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
09/06/2025Suitable for bathing52 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
26/05/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
10/09/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
26/08/2024Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL30 NMP/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
12/08/2024Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
29/07/2024Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
22/07/2024Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
15/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
08/07/2024Suitable for bathing78 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
25/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/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 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 de Higuericas combines fine golden sand with access via a path through the dunes, despite being listed within an urban stretch with restrictions. Its 966-metre length and 35-metre width receive high visitor numbers and have moderate, often windy waves, alongside a wooden promenade. Arrival is easy on foot or by car, with adapted access, parking for more than 100 vehicles and urban buses. It offers toilets, foot-washing facilities, food services, sun-lounger and parasol hire, and nautical services.

Length966 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width35 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrban stretch with restrictionsSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
Water-sports hire
MarinaClub Náutico Torre de la Horadada

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies water-sports hire and the nearby Club Náutico Torre de la Horadada marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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ParkingMore than 100 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 facilityHosp. General Universitario Los Arcos del Mar Menor · 10 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from N-332.

Location

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