Playa del Rio
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Pilar de la Horadada · Alicante

Playa del Rio

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

200 mSand
Water22 °CDaily high22 °CUV3JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00Reference sea area: Playa Puerto · 1.5 km

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature21 °CFeels like 21 °C
Forecast rain55%
Humidity80%
WindSW 10 km/hGusts 14 km/h
Water22 °C
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 wind1 km/h · 232°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 Pilar de la Horadada
Today17:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 55% · ↝ SW 10 km/h
Today20:00☁20°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ E 5 km/h
Today23:00☁19°Mostly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ SE 12 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁19°Mostly cloudy☂ 15% · ↝ SW 17 km/h
Tomorrow05:00◐19°Partly cloudy☂ 15% · ↝ SW 19 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☀20°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 12 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☀23°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 27 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁25°Cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ W 25 km/h
Tomorrow17:00◐24°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ W 24 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☀20°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 20 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀19°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 10 km/h
Friday 1302:00☀18°Clear · ↝ SW 10 km/h
Friday 1305:00☁16°Overcast · ↝ W 9 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, 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, 55% chance of rain and wind SW at 10 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 22 °C, water temperature around 22 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy

Low 17°High 22°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 9 km/h Gusts 30 km/h Humidity 62–96% ◉ Water 22° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 18°High 26°
MorningClearAfternoonPartly cloudy
☂ Rain 15% ↝ SW · 27 km/h Gusts 46 km/h Humidity 33–100% ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Cloudy

Low 16°High 19°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ W · 15 km/h Gusts 21 km/h Humidity 58–69% ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals

Low 13°High 24°
☂ 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 test07/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES52100902M03902J1
E. coli6 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
07/09/2026Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
31/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
17/08/2026Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
10/08/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
27/07/202628 /07/2026—
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing15 UFC/100 mL180 NMP/100 mL
13/07/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL52 NMP/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
30/06/20261 /07/2026—
22/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
08/06/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
25/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
08/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL85 NMP/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
11/08/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing30 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
21/07/2025Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
07/07/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
19/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
09/06/2025Suitable for bathing63 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
26/05/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
05/09/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 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 7/09/2026. 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 del Rio is a natural beach beside Mil Palmeras, in an urban stretch with restrictions. Its 200 metres of golden sand and width of 30 metres have moderate waves, vegetation and a seafront promenade, with high visitor numbers. Access is easy on foot or by car, with adapted entry, urban buses and fewer than 50 parking spaces. For visitors’ use, it has toilets, foot-washing facilities, food services, sun-lounger and parasol hire, nautical services and a tourist office.

Length200 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 characteristicPromenade
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes

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
MarinaClub Náutico Torre de la Horadada

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 and the nearby Club Náutico Torre de la Horadada marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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ParkingFewer than 50 spaces
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BusUrban bus service

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsSummer season · 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 · 13 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

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