Playa del Cura
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Torrevieja · Alicante

Playa del Cura

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

500 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Daily high22 °CUV3JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 18:00Reference sea area: Playa de La Mata · 4.4 km

Now

Forecast for 18:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature21 °CFeels like 21 °C
Forecast rain60%
Humidity84%
WindS 7 km/hGusts 10 km/h
Maximum UV3

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 wind7 km/h · 224°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 Torrevieja
Today17:00☂21°Mostly cloudy with light rain☂ 60% · ↝ S 12 km/h
Today20:00☁20°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ E 7 km/h
Today23:00☁20°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ SE 10 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☀20°Clear☂ 20% · ↝ SW 16 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁20°Mostly cloudy☂ 20% · ↝ SW 29 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☀20°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 16 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☀22°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 18 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☀25°Clear☂ 5% · ↝ W 17 km/h
Tomorrow17:00◐24°Partly cloudy☂ 5% · ↝ NW 18 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☀21°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 14 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀19°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 7 km/h
Friday 1302:00☀18°Clear · ↝ SW 8 km/h
Friday 1305:00☁17°Overcast · ↝ W 8 km/h

Today’s weather

At 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 21 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 21 °C, 60% chance of rain and wind S at 7 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 22 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.

Next days

Today

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Cloudy

Low 18°High 22°
MorningCloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 3 km/h Gusts 23 km/h Humidity 57–94% ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 19°High 25°
MorningClearAfternoonPartly cloudy
☂ Rain 20% ↝ W · 18 km/h Gusts 45 km/h Humidity 34–100% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Mostly cloudy

Low 16°High 19°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ W · 10 km/h Gusts 13 km/h Humidity 65–70% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals

Low 15°High 23°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ S · 5 km/h Humidity 50–90% ☀ UV 2
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test08/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES52100133M03133C1
E. coli12 UFC/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
08/09/2026Suitable for bathing12 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2026Suitable for bathing7 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
25/08/2026Suitable for bathing68 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
18/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
11/08/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
04/08/2026Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
28/07/2026Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
21/07/202622 /07/2026—
14/07/2026Suitable for bathing57 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
07/07/2026Suitable for bathing30 UFC/100 mL41 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2026Suitable for bathing34 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
25/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
16/06/2026Suitable for bathing14 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
09/06/2026Suitable for bathing15 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
26/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
09/09/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
02/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
26/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
19/08/2025Suitable for bathing20 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
12/08/2025Suitable for bathing36 UFC/100 mL73 NMP/100 mL
05/08/2025Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
29/07/2025Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
22/07/2025Suitable for bathing14 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
15/07/2025Suitable for bathing25 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
08/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2025Suitable for bathing18 UFC/100 mL52 NMP/100 mL
20/06/2025Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
10/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
27/05/2025Suitable for bathing230 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
03/09/2024Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL41 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 8/09/2026. 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

In the heart of Torrevieja, Playa del Cura occupies an urban frontage of golden sand 500 metres long and 25 metres wide on average. It is a very busy space with calm waters, a seafront promenade and an anchorage area, defined by its direct relationship with the city. Access is easy on foot or by car via the N-332, with parking for between 50 and 100 vehicles and an urban bus service on line A. For everyday use it offers toilets, foot-washing facilities, food and drink, and sun-lounger, parasol and nautical-boat hire.

Length500 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width25 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrban stretchSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Tourist information
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
Water-sports hire
Anchorage
MarinaReal Club Náutico Torrevieja

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies water-sports hire, an anchorage and the nearby Real Club Náutico Torrevieja marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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ParkingBetween 50 and 100 spaces
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BusUrban bus, Route A

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsSummer season. Lifeguard staff and equipment · Emergency 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 de Torrevieja Dr. Manuel García Gea · 5.2 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from N-332.

Location

Directions

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