Playa del Charco

Villajoyosa/La Vila Joiosa · Alicante

Playa del Charco

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

580 mCobbles / Gravel
Daily high27 °CUV5JellyfishNo recent information
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Swimming statusUnconfirmed swimming flagNo current data

Now

Forecast for 15:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyHigh cloud
Temperature27 °CFeels like 28 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity58%
WindE 17 km/hGusts 32 km/h
Maximum UV5

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

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.

Next hours

Town of Villajoyosa/La Vila Joiosa
Today15:00☁27°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 17 km/h
Today18:00☀27°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ E 17 km/h
Today21:00☀25°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ NE 10 km/h
Tomorrow00:00☁23°Mostly cloudy☂ 15% · ↝ N 9 km/h
Tomorrow03:00☁21°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ N 13 km/h
Tomorrow06:00☁20°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ N 8 km/h
Tomorrow09:00☁23°Overcast☂ 25% · ↝ N 6 km/h
Tomorrow12:00☁26°High cloud☂ 25% · ↝ E 13 km/h
Tomorrow15:00☁27°Mostly cloudy☂ 35% · ↝ E 17 km/h
Tomorrow18:00☁26°High cloud☂ 35% · ↝ E 11 km/h
Tomorrow21:00☁25°Cloudy☂ 15% · ↝ NW 13 km/h
Tuesday 2900:00☁24°High cloud · ↝ W 7 km/h
Tuesday 2903:00☁23°High cloud · ↝ N 7 km/h
Tuesday 2906:00☀22°Clear · ↝ NW 8 km/h

Today’s weather

At 15:00, 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 E at 17 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 27 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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High cloud

Low 23°High 27°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonPartly cloudy
☂ Rain 0% ↝ E · 11 km/h Gusts 32 km/h Humidity 57–80% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Tomorrow

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High cloud

Low 20°High 27°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonCloudy
☂ Rain 35% ↝ NE · 12 km/h Gusts 30 km/h Humidity 54–90% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Tuesday 29

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High cloud

Low 22°High 24°
☂ Rain 80% ↝ S · 10 km/h Gusts 15 km/h Humidity 66–80% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Wednesday 30

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Cloudy

Low 22°High 30°
☂ Rain 20% ↝ E · 15 km/h Humidity 50–90% ☀ UV 6
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test22/06/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES52100139M03139J1
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
22/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
03/06/2026Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
20/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
09/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL41 NMP/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing11 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
11/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
21/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
07/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
18/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
04/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
21/05/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
05/09/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL30 NMP/100 mL
29/08/2024Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
22/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
16/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL30 NMP/100 mL
14/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
08/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
31/07/2024Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
25/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
18/07/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
12/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
11/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
04/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
View annual history
2025 EXCELLENT EEA2024 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 del Charco is distinguished by the watchtower rising beside a coast of pebbles and gravel. It extends for 580 metres, although it is only 6 metres wide, in a protected natural setting with vegetation. The entry also notes the site’s constant winds, while the usual recorded conditions are moderate waves. It is accessible on foot, with parking for fewer than 50 vehicles and an interurban bus service; it has bins, cleaning and a diving area.

Length580 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width6 mPublished average width
CompositionCobbles / GravelPredominant material
SettingNaturalLevel of development
Coastal settingProtected natural areaSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on footPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available characteristicProtected area

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Bins
Cleaning service
Diving
MarinaClub Náutico de Villajoyosa

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include bins and a cleaning service.

Activities

Published information identifies diving and the nearby Club Náutico de Villajoyosa marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingFewer than 50 spaces
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BusIntercity bus, Route Ubesa · 4 km away

Safety and assistance

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Nearest health facilityHospital de la Marina Baixa · 15 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from N-332.

Location

Directions

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