Playa de La Caracola
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Benicarló · Castellón

Playa de La Caracola

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

800 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water26 °CDaily high27 °CUV5JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 14:00Reference sea area: Playa del Morrongo · 1.8 km

Now

Forecast for 14:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyHigh cloud
Temperature27 °CFeels like 28 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity61%
WindS 19 km/hGusts 32 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 wind9 km/h · 242°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 Benicarló
Today14:00☁27°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ S 19 km/h
Today17:00☁27°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ S 17 km/h
Today20:00☁26°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ S 10 km/h
Today23:00☁24°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ W 6 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁23°Overcast☂ 20% · ↝ W 9 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁21°Cloudy☂ 20% · ↝ W 7 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁19°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ NW 5 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁24°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ NW 7 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☂26°Overcast with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ N 3 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☁26°Mostly cloudy☂ 90% · ↝ N 4 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☁25°Cloudy☂ 25% · ↝ NW 4 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁24°Cloudy☂ 25% · ↝ NW 7 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☁22°Overcast · ↝ NW 9 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00☁21°Overcast · ↝ NW 9 km/h

Today’s weather

At 14:00, 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 S at 19 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 27 °C, water temperature around 26 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Cloudy

Low 21°High 27°
MorningCloudyAfternoonHigh cloud
☂ Rain 0% ↝ S · 8 km/h Gusts 32 km/h Humidity 61–94% ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Overcast

Low 19°High 26°
MorningOvercastAfternoonMostly cloudy
☂ Rain 100% ↝ NW · 7 km/h Gusts 18 km/h Humidity 68–94% ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Mostly cloudy

Low 20°High 23°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ Calm · 0 km/h Gusts 18 km/h Humidity 77–100% ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 19°High 27°
☂ Rain 65% ↝ SE · 10 km/h Humidity 70–90% ☀ UV 5
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test22/06/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES52200027M12027D1
E. coli10 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci9 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
22/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing90 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
08/06/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
25/05/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
08/09/2025Suitable for bathing20 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing30 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
20/08/2025Suitable for bathing30 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
11/08/2025Suitable for bathing40 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing40 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
21/07/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
07/07/2025Suitable for bathing30 UFC/100 mL40 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
20/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL180 NMP/100 mL
10/06/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
27/05/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
27/08/2024Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
12/08/2024Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
29/07/2024Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
22/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
15/07/2024Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
09/07/2024Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
02/07/2024Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
25/06/2024Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing10 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 La Caracola is an urban beach of coarse sand with a pleasantly firm surface, joined to Peñíscola’s northern beach. It is 800 metres long and 15 metres wide, with golden sand, moderate waves and high occupancy. Recorded access is by car from the N-340, with more than 100 parking spaces. The beach is equipped for bathing and offers showers, toilets, catering, a sports area, a children’s area and lifesaving services.

Length800 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width15 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrban stretchSurrounding landscape
Access typeBy carPublished access options

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Tourist information
Food and drink
Sports area
Children’s area
MarinaMarina Benicarló

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies a sports area and the nearby Marina Benicarló 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
✓
BusUrban bus service

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsEmergency 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 Vinarós · 9 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from N-340.

Location

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