Playa de Santa Cristina
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Lloret de Mar · Girona

Playa de Santa Cristina

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

310 mCoarse sand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water18 °CDaily high24 °CUV2JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00Reference sea area: Playa de Fenals · 1.4 km

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyMostly cloudy
Temperature21 °CFeels like 21 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity69%
WindE 8 km/hGusts 15 km/h
Water18 °C
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 wind11 km/h · 236°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 Lloret de Mar
Today17:00☁21°Mostly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ E 8 km/h
Today20:00☁20°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ E 2 km/h
Today23:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 6 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☂19°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 10 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☂18°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 16 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁19°Overcast☂ 70% · ↝ NE 3 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☀21°Clear☂ 70% · ↝ SW 21 km/h
Tomorrow14:00◐24°Sunny intervals☂ 30% · ↝ W 27 km/h
Tomorrow17:00◐22°Sunny intervals☂ 30% · ↝ W 9 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☀19°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 12 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀17°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 13 km/h
Friday 1302:00☀16°Clear · ↝ W 4 km/h
Friday 1305:00☀14°Clear · ↝ W 7 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of mostly cloudy and a forecast temperature of 21 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 21 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind E at 8 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 24 °C, water temperature around 18 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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High cloud

Low 20°High 24°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonMostly cloudy
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 14 km/h Gusts 32 km/h Humidity 57–88% ◉ Water 18° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 17°High 24°
MorningClearAfternoonSunny intervals
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 21 km/h Gusts 53 km/h Humidity 55–94% ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Partly cloudy

Low 14°High 17°
☂ Rain 85% ↝ SE · 5 km/h Gusts 26 km/h Humidity 75–78% ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Cloudy

Low 14°High 21°
☂ Rain 40% ↝ S · 5 km/h Humidity 70–95% ☀ UV 2
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test14/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES51200095M17095E1
E. coli10 NMP/100 mL
Enterococci10 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
14/09/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
31/08/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
10/08/2026Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
27/07/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
13/07/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
29/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
02/09/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
29/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
15/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL178 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
03/06/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
18/09/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
04/09/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
24/08/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/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 14/09/2026. 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 Santa Cristina is a semi-urban beach of golden, coarse-textured sand, 310 metres long and 40 metres wide. It is surrounded by vegetation and accessed from the hermitage that gives it its name, a means of arrival that forms part of its identity. It has an anchorage area and moderately wavy waters, and can be reached on foot or by boat, with more than 100 stated parking spaces. Facilities for visitors include an amphibious chair, toilets, showers, food and drink services, beach and nautical-equipment hire and a sports area.

Length310 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width40 mPublished average width
CompositionCoarse sandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-naturalSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By boatPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
Water-sports hire
Sports area
Anchorage
MarinaClub de Vela Blanes

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, water-sports hire, an anchorage and the nearby Club de Vela Blanes marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingMore than 100 spaces
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Accessible toiletAccessible toilet

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 la Selva · 3 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking and access from GI-682, C-32, AP-7, C-63, GI-682.

Location

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