Playa de La Calalga
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Calp · Alicante

Playa de La Calalga

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

120 mSand / Rock
Water20 °CDaily high23 °CUV3JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00Reference sea area: Playa de La Fossa · 0.8 km

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyCloudy with light rain
Temperature21 °CFeels like 21 °C
Forecast rain55%
Humidity77%
WindSW 13 km/hGusts 20 km/h
Water20 °C
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 wind11 km/h · 227°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 Calp
Today17:00☂21°Cloudy with light rain☂ 55% · ↝ SW 13 km/h
Today20:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SW 11 km/h
Today23:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 11 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁18°Mostly cloudy☂ 45% · ↝ SW 18 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☀19°Clear☂ 45% · ↝ SW 31 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☀20°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 12 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☀23°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 15 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☀25°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 20 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☀23°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 12 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☀21°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 10 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀19°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 11 km/h
Friday 1302:00☀17°Clear · ↝ SW 15 km/h
Friday 1305:00☀16°Clear · ↝ SW 14 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of cloudy 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 13 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 23 °C, water temperature around 20 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.

Next days

Today

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High cloud

Low 19°High 23°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonCloudy with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 17 km/h Gusts 31 km/h Humidity 61–90% ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 18°High 25°
☂ Rain 45% ↝ SW · 15 km/h Gusts 63 km/h Humidity 40–100% ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Clear

Low 16°High 18°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ SW · 20 km/h Gusts 29 km/h Humidity 64–65% ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals

Low 14°High 24°
☂ Rain 15% ↝ S · 15 km/h Humidity 55–80% ☀ UV 2
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test09/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES52100047M03047A1
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.

View all test results
DateAssessmentE. coliEnterococci
09/09/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
02/09/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
26/08/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
19/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
12/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
05/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
29/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
22/07/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
15/07/2026Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL150 NMP/100 mL
07/07/2026Suitable for bathing150 UFC/100 mL75 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
26/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
17/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
19/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
03/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
27/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
20/08/2025Suitable for bathing14 UFC/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
13/08/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL120 NMP/100 mL
06/08/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
30/07/2025Suitable for bathing14 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
22/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
16/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
09/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
02/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
17/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
03/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
20/05/2025Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
03/09/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
27/08/2024Suitable 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 9/09/2026. 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 La Calalga is a small enclave of gravel, sand and rock, integrated into a protected natural setting in the Natura 2000 Network. It is only 120 metres long and has an average width of 10 metres, with golden sand and vegetation, while the start of a footpath lies beside the beach. Its calm waters and nautical equipment hire complete the area’s sheltered character. Access is on foot from avenida Rosa de los Vientos; there are fewer than 50 parking spaces and basic facilities such as toilets and foot-washing facilities.

Length120 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width10 mPublished average width
CompositionSand / RockPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingNaturalLevel of development
Coastal settingProtected natural areaSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on footPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available characteristicProtected area

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
MarinaClub Náutico Les Basetes

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, foot showers, bins and a cleaning service.

Activities

Published information identifies the nearby Club Náutico Les Basetes 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 Levante · 25 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from Avda. Rosa de los Vientos.

Location

Directions

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