SkyOvercast with rain
Marbella · Málaga
Playa La Fontanilla-Faro
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
800 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Daily high21 °CUV3High tide03:41Low tide20:43JellyfishNo recent information
Swimming statusUnconfirmed swimming flagNo current data
Now
Forecast for 18:00
This is an official forecast for the stated period, not an observation taken at the beach.
Weather forecast
Hourly and daily outlook
Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.
Next hours
Today’s weather
At 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with rain and a forecast temperature of 20 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 20 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind E at 18 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 21 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.
Next days
Today
Overcast with light rain
Low 18°High 21°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ E · 10 km/h Gusts 39 km/h Humidity 73–100% ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Tomorrow
Clear
Low 18°High 23°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 22 km/h Gusts 51 km/h Humidity 64–91% ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Friday 13
Partly cloudy
Low 17°High 18°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 15 km/h Gusts 9 km/h Humidity 75–82% ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Saturday 14
Sunny intervals with rain
Low 16°High 22°
☂ Rain 75% ↝ SW · 10 km/h Humidity 65–85% ☀ UV 3
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29
Water health
Water quality
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
| Date | Assessment | E. coli | Enterococci |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21/09/2026 | Suitable for bathing | 5 UFC/100 mL | 5 UFC/100 mL |
| 07/09/2026 | Suitable for bathing | 4 UFC/100 mL | 3 UFC/100 mL |
| 24/08/2026 | Suitable for bathing | 1 UFC/100 mL | 3 UFC/100 mL |
| 03/08/2026 | Suitable for bathing | 3 UFC/100 mL | 6 UFC/100 mL |
| 20/07/2026 | Suitable for bathing | 1 UFC/100 mL | 3 UFC/100 mL |
| 06/07/2026 | Suitable for bathing | 5 UFC/100 mL | 1 UFC/100 mL |
| 15/06/2026 | Suitable for bathing | 3 UFC/100 mL | 3 UFC/100 mL |
| 01/06/2026 | Suitable for bathing | 1 UFC/100 mL | 1 UFC/100 mL |
| 18/05/2026 | Suitable for bathing | 1 UFC/100 mL | 3 UFC/100 mL |
| 15/09/2025 | Suitable for bathing | 14 UFC/100 mL | 1 UFC/100 mL |
| 01/09/2025 | Suitable for bathing | 1 UFC/100 mL | 3 UFC/100 mL |
| 25/08/2025 | Suitable for bathing | 5 UFC/100 mL | 3 UFC/100 mL |
| 04/08/2025 | Suitable for bathing | 7 UFC/100 mL | 12 UFC/100 mL |
| 21/07/2025 | Suitable for bathing | 12 UFC/100 mL | 3 UFC/100 mL |
| 30/06/2025 | Suitable for bathing | 3 UFC/100 mL | 7 UFC/100 mL |
| 16/06/2025 | Suitable for bathing | 23 UFC/100 mL | 13 UFC/100 mL |
| 02/06/2025 | Suitable for bathing | 4 UFC/100 mL | 3 UFC/100 mL |
| 19/05/2025 | Suitable for bathing | 9 UFC/100 mL | 38 UFC/100 mL |
| 16/09/2024 | Suitable for bathing | 1 UFC/100 mL | 1 UFC/100 mL |
| 02/09/2024 | Suitable for bathing | 5 UFC/100 mL | 1 UFC/100 mL |
| 19/08/2024 | Suitable for bathing | 1 UFC/100 mL | 3 UFC/100 mL |
| 05/08/2024 | Suitable for bathing | 1 UFC/100 mL | 1 UFC/100 mL |
| 15/07/2024 | Suitable for bathing | 1 UFC/100 mL | 1 UFC/100 mL |
| 01/07/2024 | Suitable for bathing | 3 UFC/100 mL | 1 UFC/100 mL |
| 17/06/2024 | Suitable for bathing | 1 UFC/100 mL | 4 UFC/100 mL |
| 03/06/2024 | Suitable for bathing | 3 UFC/100 mL | 3 UFC/100 mL |
| 20/05/2024 | Suitable for bathing | 1 UFC/100 mL | 1 UFC/100 mL |
| 18/09/2023 | Suitable for bathing | 3 UFC/100 mL | 6 UFC/100 mL |
| 04/09/2023 | Suitable for bathing | 3 UFC/100 mL | 6 UFC/100 mL |
| 21/08/2023 | Suitable for bathing | 10 UFC/100 mL | 12 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
Playa La Fontanilla-Faro offers an urban frontage of golden sand which the record gives as 800 metres long and 30 metres wide. Its location beside Marbella Marina defines the immediate surroundings, while high occupancy and good services explain its profile as a heavily used beach. The combination of scale, proximity to the port and facilities distinguishes it within Marbella's urban coastline. As a practical reference, the data specifically highlights these good services, although it does not list them.
Length800 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width30 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Location
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