Cuevas del Almanzora · Almería

Playa El Calon

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

250 mCobbles
Water25 °CDaily high29 °CUV6WavesModerate wavesJellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate

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Swimming statusGreen flagConfirmed27/09 · 13:05

Now

Forecast for 13:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyHigh cloud
Temperature28 °CFeels like 29 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity56%
WindE 19 km/hGusts 32 km/h
Water25 °C
Maximum UV6
WavesModerate waves

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 wind9 km/h · 23°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00

Confirmed information

Published status

Each item retains its own timestamp and source
⚑ Bandera de baño ConfirmedGreen flag27/09/2026 13:05 · Junta de Andalucía · Catálogo de Playas

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Cuevas del Almanzora
Today13:00☁28°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 19 km/h
Today16:00☀28°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ E 21 km/h
Today19:00☁26°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 18 km/h
Today22:00☁23°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ N 5 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☁21°High cloud☂ 30% · ↝ N 10 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☁20°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ N 15 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☁19°Mostly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ N 16 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☁24°Overcast☂ 10% · ↝ N 18 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☁27°Overcast☂ 10% · ↝ NE 8 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☁28°Overcast☂ 40% · ↝ W 6 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☁26°Overcast☂ 40% · ↝ NE 2 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☁24°Overcast☂ 30% · ↝ S 10 km/h
Tuesday 2901:00☁22°High cloud · ↝ N 3 km/h
Tuesday 2904:00◐21°Sunny intervals · ↝ NW 4 km/h
Tuesday 2907:00◐19°Sunny intervals · ↝ E 2 km/h

Today’s weather

At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of high cloud and a forecast temperature of 28 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 29 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind E at 19 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 29 °C, water temperature around 25 °C and a maximum UV index of 6.

Next days

Today

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High cloud

Low 21°High 29°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonClear
☂ Rain 0% ↝ NE · 11 km/h Gusts 34 km/h Humidity 48–82% ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Overcast

Low 19°High 28°
☂ Rain 40% ↝ N · 15 km/h Gusts 26 km/h Humidity 49–90% ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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High cloud

Low 19°High 22°
☂ Rain 45% ↝ SE · 10 km/h Gusts 9 km/h Humidity 70–82% ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals

Low 18°High 30°
☂ Rain 20% ↝ SE · 10 km/h Humidity 50–90% ☀ UV 6
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Sea state

Sea conditions

Observación 27/09 13:05 · ANDALUCIA_PLAYAS
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Moderate waves

Water temperature25 °C

WindNE · 11 km/h

Referencia: Playa El Calón · 0 km de la playa

A qualitative category is not converted into metres. Height, period and direction are shown only when published by the source.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 25 °C.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test31/08/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES61100035M04035E1
E. coli1 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci1 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
31/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
17/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
19/05/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing70 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
15/07/2024Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
01/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
03/06/2024Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
20/05/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
18/09/2023Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
04/09/2023Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL15 UFC/100 mL
21/08/2023Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
07/08/2023Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/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 31/08/2026. 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 El Calon is a large urban cove, formed by 250 metres of cobbles and an abrasion platform dominating much of the shore. Its mountain setting and rocky seabed, with an extensive meadow of Posidonia oceanica, give it a shoreline especially marked by rock. Occupancy is low and swell moderate. It is accessed by car via the AL-7107, with parking for fewer than 50 spaces. Facilities include showers, litter bins, cleaning, food services and a children's area.

Length250 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width15 mPublished average width
CompositionCobblesPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingMountainSurrounding landscape
Access typeBy carPublished access options

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Tourist information
Food and drink
Children’s area
MarinaPuerto Deportivo de Villaricos

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include showers, foot showers, bins, a cleaning service, food and drink and a children’s area.

Activities

Published information identifies the nearby Puerto Deportivo de Villaricos marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingFewer than 50 spaces
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BusIntercity bus

Safety and assistance

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Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
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Nearest health facilityHospital Inmaculada · 46 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from AL- 7107.

Location

Directions

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