Playa La Platja
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Escala (L') · Girona

Playa La Platja

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

Water18 °CDaily high20 °CUV2JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusUnconfirmed swimming flagNo current data

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast
Temperature18 °CFeels like 18 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity78%
WindSE 10 km/hGusts 15 km/h
Water18 °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 wind7 km/h · 72°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 Escala (L')
Today17:00☁18°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ SE 10 km/h
Today20:00☁17°Overcast☂ 85% · ↝ W 3 km/h
Today23:00☂18°Overcast with light rain☂ 85% · ↝ SW 3 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☂18°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 11 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☂17°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 12 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁17°Overcast☂ 75% · ↝ S 12 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☀20°Clear☂ 75% · ↝ SW 17 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁23°Cloudy☂ 90% · ↝ W 14 km/h
Tomorrow17:00⚡20°Cloudy with thunderstorm y light rain☂ 90% · ↝ E 7 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☀17°Clear☂ 80% · ↝ SE 17 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀16°Clear☂ 80% · ↝ S 8 km/h
Friday 1302:00☀14°Clear · ↝ W 9 km/h
Friday 1305:00☁13°Mostly cloudy · ↝ SW 7 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 18 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 18 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind SE at 10 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 20 °C, water temperature around 18 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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High cloud

Low 16°High 20°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonOvercast
☂ Rain 85% ↝ E · 9 km/h Gusts 21 km/h Humidity 69–92% ◉ Water 18° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 16°High 23°
MorningClearAfternoonCloudy with thunderstorm y light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 17 km/h Gusts 33 km/h Humidity 64–98% ◉ Water 18° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Partly cloudy

Low 13°High 15°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ E · 5 km/h Gusts 14 km/h Humidity 83–87% ◉ Water 18° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Mostly cloudy

Low 11°High 19°
☂ Rain 40% ↝ Calm · 0 km/h Humidity 75–100% ☀ UV 2
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test14/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES51200062M17062C1
E. coli10 NMP/100 mL
Enterococci41 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
14/09/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL41 NMP/100 mL
31/08/2026Suitable for bathing41 NMP/100 mL86 NMP/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing52 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
10/08/2026Suitable for bathing41 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
27/07/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
13/07/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
29/06/2026Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing41 NMP/100 mL52 NMP/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing63 NMP/100 mL52 NMP/100 mL
04/09/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
03/09/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml20 UFC/100 ml
01/09/2025No published assessment813 UFC/100 ml1,396 UFC/100 ml
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing41 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
04/06/2025Suitable for bathing42 NMP/100 mL99 NMP/100 mL
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing53 NMP/100 mL192 NMP/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
29/07/2024Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
15/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2024Suitable for bathing111 NMP/100 mL99 NMP/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
03/06/2024Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
18/09/2023Suitable for bathing111 NMP/100 mL164 NMP/100 mL
View annual history
2025 GOOD EEA2024 SUFFICIENT EEA2023 SUFFICIENT EEA2022 SUFFICIENT EEA2021 SUFFICIENT EEA2020 GOOD EEA2019 GOOD EEA2018 GOOD 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 14/09/2026. 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 La Platja is located in the municipality of L'Escala, in the province of Girona, and forms part of its urban coastline. The listing identifies it as an official bathing area with a seafront promenade, showers, litter bins, drinking water, food and drink services, access for people with reduced mobility, parking, bus service and lifeguarding. The information places La Platja in the urban centre of L'Escala and confirms its character as an urban beach. Municipal management includes maintenance work and seasonal services linked to the municipality’s beaches.

Available characteristicPromenade

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Showers
Bins
Drinking water
Food and drink

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include showers, bins and food and drink.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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ParkingNear the beach
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BusPublic transport

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsLifeguard towers

Access and accessibility

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

Location

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