Playa El Sablón
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Llanes · Asturias

Playa El Sablón

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

100 mSand
Water16 °CDaily high18 °CUV2High tide04:40Low tide22:28JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00Reference sea area: Playa Toró · 1 km

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast
Temperature17 °CFeels like 17 °C
Forecast rain95%
Humidity71%
WindS 5 km/hGusts 11 km/h
Water16 °C
Maximum UV2

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 wind4 km/h · 19°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 Llanes
Today17:00☁17°Overcast☂ 95% · ↝ S 5 km/h
Today20:00☂17°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 3 km/h
Today23:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 3 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 70% · ↝ SW 4 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁15°Mostly cloudy☂ 70% · ↝ W 12 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☂15°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ W 16 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☂17°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ W 20 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁17°Cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ W 21 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ NW 15 km/h
Tomorrow20:00⚡14°Overcast with thunderstorm☂ 90% · ↝ W 6 km/h
Tomorrow23:00⚡13°Overcast with thunderstorm☂ 90% · ↝ SW 3 km/h
Friday 1302:00☂13°Overcast with light rain · ↝ E 6 km/h
Friday 1305:00☁13°Overcast · ↝ E 8 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 17 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 17 °C, 95% chance of rain and wind S at 5 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 18 °C, water temperature around 16 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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High cloud

Low 16°High 18°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonOvercast
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 5 km/h Gusts 12 km/h Humidity 58–86% ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 13°High 18°
MorningSunny intervals with light rainAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 20 km/h Gusts 56 km/h Humidity 66–100% ◉ Water 18° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Mostly cloudy with thunderstorm y light rain

Low 12°High 14°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ E · 15 km/h Gusts 20 km/h Humidity 96–100% ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals with rain

Low 12°High 17°
☂ Rain 90% ↝ NW · 10 km/h Humidity 75–95% ☀ UV 2
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test31/08/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES12000036M33036H1
E. coli231 NMP/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
31/08/2026Suitable for bathing231 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
11/08/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
23/06/2026Suitable for bathing98 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
27/05/2026Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
29/08/2025Suitable for bathing62 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
11/08/2025Suitable for bathing158 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing296 NMP/100 mL75 NMP/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
27/05/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
15/07/2024Suitable for bathing96 NMP/100 mL41 NMP/100 mL
08/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
28/05/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
22/08/2023Suitable for bathing52 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
08/08/2023Suitable for bathing30 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
17/07/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL52 NMP/100 mL
11/07/2023Suitable for bathing84 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
27/06/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
23/05/2023Suitable for bathing185 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
View annual history
2025 EXCELLENT EEA2024 EXCELLENT EEA2023 EXCELLENT EEA2022 EXCELLENT EEA2021 EXCELLENT EEA2020 EXCELLENT EEA2019 EXCELLENT EEA2018 EXCELLENT EEA2017 GOOD EEA2016 GOOD EEA2015 GOOD 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 Sablón is the urban beach of Llanes, integrated into the town and bordered by a seafront promenade. Its 100-metre length and 42-metre width form a small beach of white sand, with an urban frontage and moderate waves, within the Paisaje Protegido de la Costa Oriental. Visitor numbers are high and the surroundings concentrate facilities and food services. It is easily reached on foot or by car from the N-634, with more than 100 parking spaces, toilets and showers.

Length100 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width42 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeWhitePublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available characteristicProtected area

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Tourist information
Food and drink
Parasol hire
MarinaLlanes

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies the nearby Llanes marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingMore than 100 spaces

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 del Oriente de Asturias · 50 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking and access from N-634.

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