Cartagena · Murcia

Playa El Vivero

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

500 mSand
Water21 °CDaily high23 °CUV3JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 18:00Reference sea area: Playa Las Amoladeras · 1.3 km

Now

Forecast for 18:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature21 °CFeels like 21 °C
Forecast rain50%
Humidity80%
WindS 4 km/hGusts 8 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 wind16 km/h · 218°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 Cartagena
Today17:00☂22°Overcast with light rain☂ 50% · ↝ S 9 km/h
Today20:00☁21°Overcast☂ 90% · ↝ SE 4 km/h
Today23:00☁20°Overcast☂ 90% · ↝ S 11 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁20°Overcast☂ 10% · ↝ SW 27 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☀21°Clear☂ 10% · ↝ SW 34 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☀21°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 32 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☀23°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 32 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☀24°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 24 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☀23°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 22 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☀22°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 20 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀21°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 22 km/h
Friday 1302:00☀20°Clear · ↝ W 20 km/h
Friday 1305:00◐19°Partly cloudy · ↝ SW 23 km/h

Today’s weather

At 18:00, 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, 50% chance of rain and wind S at 4 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 23 °C, water temperature around 21 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.

Next days

Today

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Overcast

Low 17°High 23°
MorningOvercastAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 90% ↝ SW · 18 km/h Gusts 36 km/h Humidity 74–100% ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 20°High 25°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ SW · 32 km/h Gusts 59 km/h Humidity 40–92% ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Partly cloudy

Low 19°High 20°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ SW · 20 km/h Gusts 40 km/h Humidity 59–67% ◉ Water 22° ☀ 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 · 10 km/h Humidity 55–85% ☀ UV 2
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test14/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES62000016M30016X1
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.

View all test results
DateAssessmentE. coliEnterococci
14/09/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
31/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
17/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
27/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
13/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
29/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
27/04/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
08/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
19/05/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
05/05/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
22/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
08/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 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
20/05/2024Suitable 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 14/09/2026. 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 Vivero is a semi-urban beach of La Manga del Mar Menor, formed by a narrow strip of golden sand 500 metres long and 12 metres wide. Its calm waters and medium occupancy contrast with the lack of services noted in the description, although it has toilets, litter bins, cleaning and sunbed and parasol hire. Access is easy on foot, by car or by boat, with between 50 and 100 parking spaces, an urban bus service and lifeguarding services.

Length500 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width12 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By car · By boatPublished access options

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Bins
Cleaning service
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
MarinaClub Náutico La Isleta (La Manga del Mar Menor)

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, bins, a cleaning service, sunbed hire and parasol hire.

Activities

Published information identifies the nearby Club Náutico La Isleta (La Manga del Mar Menor) marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingBetween 50 and 100 spaces
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BusUrban bus service

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 facilitySanta Lucía · 35 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from Autovía de La Manga - MU-312 Salida 13 (Ribera Sur).

Location

Directions

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