La Villajoyosa/Vila Joiosa · Alicante

Playa de L'Esparrelló

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

Pebbles and sand
Daily high22 °CUV3JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusUnconfirmed swimming flagNo current data

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkySunny intervals with light rain
Temperature22 °CFeels like 22 °C
Forecast rain75%
Humidity72%
WindSW 6 km/hGusts 9 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 wind9 km/h · 261°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 La Villajoyosa/Vila Joiosa
Today17:00☂22°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 75% · ↝ SW 6 km/h
Today20:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ NW 9 km/h
Today23:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 6 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁20°Overcast☂ 40% · ↝ W 11 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁20°Mostly cloudy☂ 40% · ↝ W 19 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☀20°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 26 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☀22°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 22 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☀24°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 25 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☀24°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 24 km/h
Tomorrow20:00◐21°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ NW 16 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀20°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 15 km/h
Friday 1302:00☀19°Clear · ↝ SW 18 km/h
Friday 1305:00☀18°Clear · ↝ SW 17 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of sunny intervals with light rain and a forecast temperature of 22 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 22 °C, 75% chance of rain and wind SW at 6 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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Partly cloudy

Low 20°High 22°
MorningPartly cloudyAfternoonSunny intervals with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 9 km/h Gusts 24 km/h Humidity 57–84% ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 19°High 24°
☂ Rain 40% ↝ W · 22 km/h Gusts 54 km/h Humidity 39–92% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Clear

Low 17°High 19°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ W · 20 km/h Gusts 31 km/h Humidity 59–64% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals

Low 16°High 23°
☂ Rain 15% ↝ SW · 20 km/h Humidity 55–75% ☀ UV 2
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test10/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES52100139M03139G1
E. coli27 UFC/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
10/09/2026Suitable for bathing27 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2026Suitable for bathing11 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
17/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
10/08/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
27/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
13/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
09/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
29/06/2026Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
22/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
03/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
20/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
09/09/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL41 NMP/100 mL
11/08/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
21/07/2025Suitable for bathing69 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
07/07/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
18/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 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 bathing1 UFC/100 mL98 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 SIN CLASIFICAR EEA

A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.

Water quality

The latest microbiological sample was taken on 10/09/2026. 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 L'Esparrelló is a maritime bathing area in La Villajoyosa/Vila Joiosa, in the province of Alicante. It lies at the foot of a cliff and has an urban coastal frontage. The regional tourism source describes it as a small site of pebbles and sand, accessible exclusively on foot and situated between two cliffs. It also states that nudism is permitted and that the site is suitable for fishing and diving. The entry identifies it as an official bathing area of the municipality.

CompositionPebbles and sandPredominant material
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrban stretchSurrounding landscape
Available characteristicNaturism

Available facilities

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Diving

Activities

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