Dénia · Alicante

Playa de Les Bovetes

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

700 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water25 °CDaily high28 °CUV5JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 14:00Reference sea area: Playa de Les Marines · 2.3 km

Now

Forecast for 14:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyHigh cloud
Temperature27 °CFeels like 29 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity67%
WindE 6 km/hGusts 21 km/h
Water25 °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 wind4 km/h · 357°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 Dénia
Today14:00☁27°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 6 km/h
Today17:00◐28°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ SE 10 km/h
Today20:00☀25°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SE 3 km/h
Today23:00☁22°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ W 1 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁21°High cloud☂ 70% · ↝ W 3 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁20°Overcast☂ 70% · ↝ NW 4 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁20°Overcast☂ 65% · ↝ NW 6 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☂25°Overcast with light rain☂ 65% · ↝ NW 9 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁27°High cloud☂ 5% · ↝ NW 10 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☁27°High cloud☂ 5% · ↝ N 10 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☁25°High cloud☂ 30% · ↝ NW 3 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁23°High cloud☂ 30% · ↝ NW 2 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☁22°High cloud · ↝ W 5 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00◐19°Partly cloudy · ↝ W 4 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 29 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind E at 6 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 28 °C, water temperature around 25 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Overcast

Low 21°High 28°
MorningOvercastAfternoonPartly cloudy
☂ Rain 0% ↝ NW · 3 km/h Gusts 26 km/h Humidity 58–86% ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Overcast with light rain

Low 20°High 27°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonHigh cloud
☂ Rain 70% ↝ NW · 9 km/h Gusts 27 km/h Humidity 68–100% ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Partly cloudy

Low 19°High 23°
☂ Rain 90% ↝ N · 10 km/h Gusts 12 km/h Humidity 86–100% ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals

Low 19°High 29°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ N · 10 km/h Humidity 65–100% ☀ UV 6
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test22/06/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES52100063M03063F1
E. coli1 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci31 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 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
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
26/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
20/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
12/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
06/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
29/07/2024Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL53 NMP/100 mL
22/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
15/07/2024Suitable for bathing56 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
08/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
26/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 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 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.

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