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Playa de San Lorenzo

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240 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water23 °CDaily high26 °CUV6JellyfishNo recent observationsCondiciones moderadas · estimación
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 14:00Reference sea area: Playa del Hipódromo · 0.8 km

Now

Forecast for 14:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyOvercast
Temperature26 °CFeels like 26 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity72%
WindE 17 km/hGusts 24 km/h
Water23 °C
Maximum UV6

This is an official forecast for the stated period, not an observation taken at the beach.

Environmental estimate

Condiciones moderadas para la llegada de medusas

Condiciones moderadamente favorables para el transporte hacia la costa según el viento previsto y la orientación regional del litoral. Es un indicador físico regional de confianza limitada: no confirma presencia ni ausencia de medusas en esta playa.

Accumulated wind14 km/h · 92°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 Melilla
Today14:00☁26°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ E 17 km/h
Today17:00☁25°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ E 14 km/h
Today20:00☁24°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 5 km/h
Today23:00☁23°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ SW 6 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁22°High cloud☂ 30% · ↝ NW 2 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁22°Overcast☂ 30% · ↝ N 2 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁23°Overcast☂ 60% · ↝ SW 6 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁25°Overcast☂ 60% · ↝ SW 2 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁26°Mostly cloudy☂ 35% · ↝ W 10 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☁25°High cloud☂ 35% · ↝ W 5 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☁24°Overcast☂ 35% · ↝ N 4 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁24°Overcast☂ 35% · ↝ S 7 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00◐23°Partly cloudy · ↝ S 5 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00☁23°Overcast · ↝ W 5 km/h

Today’s weather

At 14:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 26 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 26 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind E at 17 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 26 °C, water temperature around 23 °C and a maximum UV index of 6.

Next days

Today

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Overcast

Low 23°High 26°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ E · 19 km/h Gusts 26 km/h Humidity 72–85% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Overcast

Low 22°High 26°
MorningOvercastAfternoonHigh cloud
☂ Rain 60% ↝ SW · 2 km/h Gusts 20 km/h Humidity 72–95% ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Partly cloudy

Low 23°High 23°
☂ Rain 15% ↝ E · 10 km/h Gusts 12 km/h Humidity 86–91% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Cloudy

Low 21°High 28°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ NE · 10 km/h Humidity 75–95% ☀ UV 6
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test15/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES64000001M52001D1
E. coli12 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci7 UFC/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.

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DateAssessmentE. coliEnterococci
15/09/2026Suitable for bathing12 UFC/100 mL7 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
18/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2026Suitable for bathing16 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
28/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL14 UFC/100 mL
14/07/2026Suitable for bathing87 UFC/100 mL57 UFC/100 mL
07/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
23/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
26/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
19/05/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
12/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
05/05/2026Suitable for bathing25 UFC/100 mL48 UFC/100 mL
21/04/2026Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
07/10/2025Suitable for bathing78 UFC/100 mL15 UFC/100 mL
23/09/2025Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
16/09/2025Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
09/09/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
02/09/2025Suitable for bathing35 UFC/100 mL18 UFC/100 mL
26/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2025Suitable for bathing40 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
29/07/2025Suitable for bathing41 UFC/100 mL76 UFC/100 mL
15/07/2025Suitable for bathing17 UFC/100 mL11 UFC/100 mL
08/07/2025Suitable for bathing14 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing98 UFC/100 mL43 UFC/100 mL
24/06/2025Suitable for bathing46 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
17/06/2025Suitable for bathing126 UFC/100 mL29 UFC/100 mL
10/06/2025Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
03/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
27/05/2025Suitable for bathing168 UFC/100 mL27 UFC/100 mL
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2025 EXCELLENT EEA2024 EXCELLENT EEA2023 EXCELLENT EEA2022 EXCELLENT EEA2021 EXCELLENT EEA2020 EXCELLENT EEA2019 EXCELLENT EEA2018 EXCELLENT EEA2017 GOOD EEA2016 GOOD EEA2015 GOOD EEA

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

Water quality

The latest microbiological sample was taken on 15/09/2026. 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 San Lorenzo is a small urban stretch adjoining the southern breakwater of the marina of Melilla. Its 240 metres of length and 100 metres of width feature golden sand, a seafront promenade and waters that are calm or have moderate waves. Its physical relationship with the breakwater and port is its main landscape reference. Access is easy on foot or by car from the ML-106, with more than 100 parking spaces and an interurban bus service. Notable facilities include accessibility for people with reduced mobility, toilets, showers, food and drink establishments and sun lounger hire.

Length240 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width100 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
Sports area
Anchorage
MarinaPuerto Deportivo Noray (Melilla)

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies a sports area, an anchorage and the nearby Puerto Deportivo Noray (Melilla) 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
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BusIntercity bus (Plaza de España - Frontera)

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 Comarcal de Melilla · 2 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from ML-106.

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