Dénia · Alicante

Playa de Les Bovetes

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

700 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Daily high24 °CUV2JellyfishNo 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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SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature22 °CFeels like 22 °C
Forecast rain55%
Humidity69%
WindS 12 km/hGusts 27 km/h
Maximum UV2

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 wind8 km/h · 199°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 Dénia
Today17:00☂22°Overcast with light rain☂ 55% · ↝ S 12 km/h
Today20:00☁20°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ S 11 km/h
Today23:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 19 km/h
Tomorrow02:00◐18°Sunny intervals☂ 45% · ↝ S 31 km/h
Tomorrow05:00◐17°Sunny intervals☂ 45% · ↝ SW 29 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☀19°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 8 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☀23°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 22 km/h
Tomorrow14:00◐25°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ W 18 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☀24°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 12 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☀21°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ S 10 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀19°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 7 km/h
Friday 1302:00☀18°Clear · ↝ W 7 km/h
Friday 1305:00☀17°Clear · ↝ SW 10 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 22 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 22 °C, 55% chance of rain and wind S at 12 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 24 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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High cloud

Low 18°High 24°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 4 km/h Gusts 47 km/h Humidity 55–90% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 17°High 25°
☂ Rain 45% ↝ W · 22 km/h Gusts 65 km/h Humidity 39–100% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Clear

Low 17°High 18°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ W · 20 km/h Gusts 24 km/h Humidity 60–65% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals

Low 15°High 24°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ Calm · 0 km/h Humidity 45–85% ☀ UV 2
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test07/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES52100063M03063F1
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
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
18/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
10/08/2026Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 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 mL10 NMP/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
29/06/2026Suitable for bathing20 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
22/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
08/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
22/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
08/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing26 UFC/100 mL137 NMP/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
12/08/2025No published assessment2 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
11/08/2025No published assessment2 UFC/100 ml238 UFC/100 ml
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing25 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
21/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL99 NMP/100 mL
07/07/2025Suitable for bathing22 UFC/100 mL137 NMP/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
19/05/2025Suitable 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 Les Bovetes is an urban sandy beach of golden sand and calm waters, 700 metres long and 30 metres wide. It forms part of the beaches north of Dénia and is listed as an urban stretch with restrictions, in an area of high occupancy. The record describes it as a natural beach regenerated with aggregate brought from beaches to the south. Access is easy on foot or by car via Les Marines, and it offers toilets, food and drink, nautical equipment hire, a sports area and a children’s area.

Length700 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width30 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 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
Sports area
Children’s area
MarinaReal Club Náutico Dénia

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies a sports area, water-sports hire and the nearby Real Club Náutico Dénia marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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BusUrban bus, Route Denia - Les Marines

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsSummer season. Lifeguard staff and equipment
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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 Denia · 7 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include a bus connection and access from Les Marines.

Location

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