Playa La Colonia
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Águilas · Murcia

Playa La Colonia

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

575 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water26 °CDaily high29 °CUV5WavesModerateJellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 14:00

Now

Forecast for 14:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyPartly cloudy
Temperature28 °CFeels like 29 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity59%
WindE 19 km/hGusts 33 km/h
Water26 °C
Maximum UV5
WavesModerate

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 wind1 km/h · 27°Water temperature26 °CValid for27/09/2026 13:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.

Next hours

Town of Águilas
Today14:00◐28°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ E 19 km/h
Today17:00☀27°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ E 21 km/h
Today20:00◐25°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ E 20 km/h
Today23:00☁24°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ N 8 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁22°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ N 11 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁21°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ N 19 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁21°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ N 20 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁27°Mostly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ NE 14 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁27°Overcast☂ 25% · ↝ SE 7 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☁26°Mostly cloudy☂ 25% · ↝ S 12 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☁25°Overcast☂ 30% · ↝ NE 1 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁24°Overcast☂ 30% · ↝ SW 10 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00◐23°Sunny intervals · ↝ N 5 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00◐22°Sunny intervals · ↝ N 9 km/h

Today’s weather

At 14:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of partly cloudy and a forecast temperature of 28 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 29 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind E at 19 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 29 °C, water temperature around 26 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

☁

Mostly cloudy

Low 23°High 29°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonClear
☂ Rain 0% ↝ light Gusts 34 km/h Humidity 46–73% ≈ moderate ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Mostly cloudy

Low 21°High 28°
☂ Rain 30% ↝ light Gusts 32 km/h Humidity 54–82% ≈ slight ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Cloudy

Low 22°High 28°
MorningCloudyAfternoonClear
☂ Rain 30% ↝ light Gusts 12 km/h Humidity 72–84% ≈ moderate ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals

Low 20°High 29°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ SE · 15 km/h Humidity 50–85% ☀ UV 6
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Sea state

Sea conditions

Weather forecast · AEMET · 27/09 09:05
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Moderate

Water temperature26 °C

WindLight

A qualitative category is not converted into metres. Height, period and direction are shown only when published by the source.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 26 °C.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test14/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES62000003M30003J1
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 bathing6 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
17/08/2026Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL30 UFC/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
27/07/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
13/07/2026Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL20 UFC/100 mL
29/06/2026Suitable for bathing36 UFC/100 mL80 UFC/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL14 UFC/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL22 UFC/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
27/04/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
09/09/2025Suitable for bathing20 UFC/100 mL20 UFC/100 mL
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing19 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL21 UFC/100 mL
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing70 UFC/100 mL7 UFC/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing7 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
19/05/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
05/05/2025Suitable for bathing15 UFC/100 mL11 UFC/100 mL
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
22/07/2024Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL47 UFC/100 mL
08/07/2024Suitable for bathing32 UFC/100 mL19 UFC/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing12 UFC/100 mL12 UFC/100 mL
03/06/2024Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
20/05/2024Suitable for bathing44 UFC/100 mL54 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 La Colonia is an urban, family-friendly beach of coarse golden sand, measuring 575 metres in length and 50 metres in width. The seafront promenade, vegetation and calm waters form a busy urban frontage with anchorage and sports and recreational facilities. Access is easy on foot, by car or by boat via the N-332, with between 50 and 100 parking spaces. The beach offers toilets, showers, foot-washing points, food, rentals, a sports area, a children’s playground and adapted bathing assistance.

Length575 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width50 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeCoarse golden sandPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By car · By boatPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Tourist information
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
Water-sports hire
Sports area
Children’s area
MarinaPuerto Deportivo Juan Montiel (Águilas)

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies a sports area, water-sports hire and the nearby Puerto Deportivo Juan Montiel (Águilas) marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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ParkingBetween 50 and 100 spaces
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BusUrban bus service

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 facilityRafael Méndez · 35 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from N-332.

Location

Directions

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