Playa España
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Villaviciosa · Asturias

Playa España

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

440 mSand / Cobbles / Gravel
Daily high20 °CUV2High tide04:39Low tide22:27JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusUnconfirmed swimming flagNo current data

Now

Forecast for 18:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature17 °CFeels like 17 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity82%
WindSW 3 km/hGusts 6 km/h
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 · 244°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 Villaviciosa
Today17:00☂18°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 2 km/h
Today20:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SW 3 km/h
Today23:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 3 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☂14°Overcast with light rain☂ 70% · ↝ SW 5 km/h
Tomorrow05:00◐14°Partly cloudy☂ 70% · ↝ W 10 km/h
Tomorrow08:00◐14°Partly cloudy☂ 95% · ↝ W 7 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☂15°Cloudy with light rain☂ 95% · ↝ W 13 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁17°Mostly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ W 15 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 8 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☁15°Mostly cloudy☂ 75% · ↝ S 6 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁13°Overcast☂ 75% · ↝ W 4 km/h
Friday 1302:00☂12°Overcast with light rain · ↝ SW 3 km/h
Friday 1305:00☂12°Overcast with light rain · ↝ NE 9 km/h

Today’s weather

At 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 17 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 17 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind SW at 3 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 20 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy

Low 14°High 20°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 2 km/h Gusts 9 km/h Humidity 68–88% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Cloudy with light rain

Low 13°High 17°
MorningCloudy with light rainAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 13 km/h Gusts 31 km/h Humidity 79–97% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Overcast with light rain

Low 12°High 13°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ E · 15 km/h Gusts 16 km/h Humidity 95–100% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Cloudy with rain

Low 11°High 18°
☂ Rain 90% ↝ W · 10 km/h Humidity 70–100% ☀ UV 2
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test25/08/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES12000076M33076E1
E. coli10 NMP/100 mL
Enterococci10 NMP/100 mL
Latest available annual classificationGOOD2025 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
25/08/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
11/08/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
28/07/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
13/07/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
10/07/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
22/06/2026Suitable for bathing98 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
16/06/2026Suitable for bathing146 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
25/05/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing52 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
15/07/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
08/07/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2025Suitable for bathing63 NMP/100 mL187 NMP/100 mL
24/06/2025Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
26/05/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
26/08/2024Suitable for bathing85 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
13/08/2024Suitable for bathing41 NMP/100 mL63 NMP/100 mL
29/07/2024Suitable for bathing41 NMP/100 mL120 NMP/100 mL
23/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
15/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
24/06/2024Suitable for bathing121 NMP/100 mL75 NMP/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
27/05/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
28/08/2023Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
17/08/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
31/07/2023Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
View annual history
2025 GOOD EEA2024 GOOD EEA2023 GOOD EEA2022 GOOD EEA2021 GOOD EEA2020 GOOD EEA2019 EXCELLENT EEA2018 GOOD EEA2017 GOOD 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 25/08/2026. The available annual classification for 2025 is good; 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 España forms at the mouth of the España River, surrounded by cliffs framing a beach 440 metres long and 74 metres wide. Its surface combines sand, cobbles and gravel, with golden sand, vegetation and a semi-urban setting included in a Site of Community Importance (SCI). It is a busy beach with strong waves. Access is easy on foot or by car from the AS-256, VV-2 and VV-3 roads, with parking for between 50 and 100 vehicles, showers and a surf area.

Length440 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width74 mPublished average width
CompositionSand / Cobbles / GravelPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingCliffsSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available characteristicProtected area

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Surfing area
MarinaGijón

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies a surfing area and the nearby Gijón marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingBetween 50 and 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 de Cabueñes · 11 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking and access from AS-256, VV-2 y VV-3.

Location

Directions

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