Mijas · Málaga

Playa El Charcon

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

855 mSand
Water21 °CDaily high19 °CUV3High tide03:41Low tide20:43JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00Reference sea area: Playa de la Butibamba · 3.1 km

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature18 °CFeels like 18 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity86%
WindSE 15 km/hGusts 43 km/h
Water21 °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 wind9 km/h · 15°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 Mijas
Today17:00☂18°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 15 km/h
Today20:00☂18°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 22 km/h
Today23:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SW 19 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁19°Mostly cloudy☂ 15% · ↝ NW 3 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁17°Overcast☂ 15% · ↝ W 2 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁16°Overcast☂ 70% · ↝ W 3 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☀18°Clear☂ 70% · ↝ W 5 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☂20°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 50% · ↝ SW 13 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☀20°Clear☂ 50% · ↝ SW 6 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☀18°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 8 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀17°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ NW 9 km/h
Friday 1302:00◐16°Sunny intervals · ↝ W 8 km/h
Friday 1305:00◐15°Sunny intervals · ↝ W 8 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 18 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 18 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind SE at 15 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 19 °C, water temperature around 21 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.

Next days

Today

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Overcast with light rain

Low 17°High 19°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SE · 9 km/h Gusts 58 km/h Humidity 80–91% ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 15°High 21°
☂ Rain 70% ↝ W · 5 km/h Gusts 41 km/h Humidity 58–86% ◉ Water 19° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Sunny intervals

Low 14°High 16°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 10 km/h Gusts 23 km/h Humidity 69–77% ◉ Water 19° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 14°High 21°
☂ Rain 80% ↝ SW · 10 km/h Humidity 80–95% ☀ UV 3
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test21/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES61700070M29070C1
E. coli9 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci3 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.

View all test results
DateAssessmentE. coliEnterococci
21/09/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
07/09/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL11 UFC/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL13 UFC/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing13 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 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 bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing12 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
21/07/2025Suitable for bathing30 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing56 UFC/100 mL13 UFC/100 mL
09/06/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025Recomendación de no baño580 UFC/100 mL270 UFC/100 mL
19/05/2025Suitable for bathing21 UFC/100 mL12 UFC/100 mL
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL40 UFC/100 mL
15/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
01/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL17 UFC/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL12 UFC/100 mL
03/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
20/05/2024Suitable for bathing15 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
18/09/2023Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL11 UFC/100 mL
04/09/2023Suitable for bathing13 UFC/100 mL11 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 21/09/2026. 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 El Charcon offers a 855-metre stretch, 35 metres wide, in a lightly developed area of eastern Mijas. The grey sand and calm waters form part of a semi-urban setting protected as the Calahonda Special Area of Conservation. At the western end, beside Chaparral beach, lies the nudist area known as Playamarina, a distinctive spatial feature of this coastline. It is easily reached on foot or by car from the A-7, with parking and an interurban connection. Facilities include showers, restaurants and hire of sun loungers and parasols.

Length855 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width35 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGreyPublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicProtected area
Available characteristicNaturism

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
MarinaPuerto de Fuengirola

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies the nearby Puerto de Fuengirola marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingNear the beach
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BusIntercity bus

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 Costa del Sol de Marbella · 18 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from A-7.

Location

Directions

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