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
Water22 °CDaily high22 °CUV3JellyfishNo recent information
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 18:00Reference sea area: Playa Puerto · 1.7 km

Now

Forecast for 18:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature21 °CFeels like 21 °C
Forecast rain55%
Humidity84%
WindSW 4 km/hGusts 5 km/h
Water22 °C
Maximum UV3

This is an official forecast for the stated period, not an observation taken at the beach.

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Pilar de la Horadada
Today18:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 55% · ↝ SW 4 km/h
Today21:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 10 km/h
Tomorrow00:00☁20°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ S 16 km/h
Tomorrow03:00◐19°Partly cloudy☂ 15% · ↝ SW 22 km/h
Tomorrow06:00☀19°Clear☂ 15% · ↝ SW 21 km/h
Tomorrow09:00☀21°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 13 km/h
Tomorrow12:00◐24°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ SW 25 km/h
Tomorrow15:00☀26°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 21 km/h
Tomorrow18:00☀23°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 14 km/h
Tomorrow21:00☀20°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 13 km/h
Friday 1300:00☀18°Clear · ↝ W 12 km/h
Friday 1303:00☀17°Clear · ↝ W 8 km/h
Friday 1306:00☁16°Cloudy · ↝ W 9 km/h

Today’s weather

At 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 21 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 21 °C, 55% chance of rain and wind SW at 4 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 22 °C, water temperature around 22 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy

Low 17°High 22°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 9 km/h Gusts 30 km/h Humidity 62–96% ◉ Water 22° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 18°High 26°
MorningClearAfternoonPartly cloudy
☂ Rain 15% ↝ SW · 27 km/h Gusts 46 km/h Humidity 33–100% ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Cloudy

Low 16°High 19°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ W · 15 km/h Gusts 21 km/h Humidity 58–69% ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals

Low 13°High 24°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ S · 5 km/h Humidity 50–90% ☀ UV 2
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test07/09/2026NÁYADE · 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
07/09/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
31/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
17/08/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
10/08/2026Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
27/07/2026Suitable for bathing15 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing15 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
13/07/2026Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
30/06/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
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
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 7/09/2026. 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 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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