Albuñol · Granada

Playa El Pozuelo

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

1,000 mSand
Water19 °CDaily high22 °CUV3JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00Reference sea area: Playa La Rabita · 2.1 km

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast with rain
Temperature21 °CFeels like 21 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity77%
WindN 6 km/hGusts 14 km/h
Water19 °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 wind8 km/h · 343°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 Albuñol
Today17:00☂21°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 6 km/h
Today20:00☂18°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 7 km/h
Today23:00☂18°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ NE 6 km/h
Tomorrow02:00≋18°Mist☂ 80% · ↝ W 8 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☀18°Clear☂ 80% · ↝ W 19 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☀18°Clear☂ 20% · ↝ W 31 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☀19°Clear☂ 20% · ↝ W 23 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☀20°Clear☂ 85% · ↝ W 33 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☀19°Clear☂ 85% · ↝ W 15 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☀18°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 10 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀17°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 15 km/h
Friday 1302:00☀16°Clear · ↝ W 17 km/h
Friday 1305:00☀15°Clear · ↝ W 11 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with rain and a forecast temperature of 21 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 21 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind N at 6 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 22 °C, water temperature around 19 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.

Next days

Today

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Overcast

Low 18°High 22°
MorningOvercastAfternoonOvercast with rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ N · 13 km/h Gusts 31 km/h Humidity 55–89% ◉ Water 19° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 17°High 20°
☂ Rain 85% ↝ W · 23 km/h Gusts 59 km/h Humidity 53–91% ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Clear

Low 15°High 17°
☂ Rain 95% ↝ SW · 20 km/h Gusts 46 km/h Humidity 66–73% ◉ 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 60% ↝ W · 15 km/h Humidity 60–85% ☀ UV 3
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test21/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES61400006M18006D1
E. coli1 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 bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
08/09/2026Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
17/08/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing24 UFC/100 mL11 UFC/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
22/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
08/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing75 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
21/07/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
07/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
27/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
26/06/2025Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
23/06/2025Not classified280 UFC/100 mL640 UFC/100 mL
06/06/2025Suitable for bathing23 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
05/06/2025Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025Not classified38 UFC/100 mL340 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 bathing7 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
15/07/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
01/07/2024Suitable for bathing16 UFC/100 mL80 UFC/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
03/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 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 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 Pozuelo extends as a long, narrow beach of dark sand, 1,000 metres long and 20 metres wide, forming part of an urban frontage. Its calm waters and medium occupancy create an accessible area, reached on foot or by car from the N-340, with parking and an interurban bus service. The beach offers toilets, showers, litter bins, cleaning, food services, a sports area and a children's area. It also has anchorage and lifeguard and first-aid services.

Length1,000 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width20 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Sports area
Children’s area
Anchorage
MarinaPuerto Deportivo Adra (Almería)

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies a sports area, an anchorage and the nearby Puerto Deportivo Adra (Almería) 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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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 de Poniente · 35 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from N-340.

Location

Directions

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