Playa Pila de La Barrilla
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Tías · Las Palmas

Playa Pila de La Barrilla

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

90 mSand / Rock★ Blue Flag 2026
Daily high27 °CUV5High tide02:38Low tide20:18JellyfishNo recent information
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Swimming statusRed flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 18:00Reference sea area: Playa Matagorda · 4.5 km

Now

Forecast for 18:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast
Temperature24 °CFeels like 24 °C
Forecast rain85%
Humidity87%
WindSW 45 km/hGusts 63 km/h
Maximum UV5

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

Town of Tías
Today18:00☁24°Overcast☂ 85% · ↝ SW 45 km/h
Today21:00☂23°Overcast with light rain☂ 85% · ↝ NW 24 km/h
Tomorrow00:00☁22°Overcast☂ 25% · ↝ NW 24 km/h
Tomorrow03:00☁21°Overcast☂ 25% · ↝ NW 25 km/h
Tomorrow06:00☁21°Overcast☂ 5% · ↝ NW 20 km/h
Tomorrow09:00◐22°Partly cloudy☂ 5% · ↝ N 20 km/h
Tomorrow12:00◐24°Partly cloudy☂ 5% · ↝ N 14 km/h
Tomorrow15:00☁24°High cloud☂ 5% · ↝ N 11 km/h
Tomorrow18:00☀22°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ N 9 km/h
Tomorrow21:00☀20°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ N 10 km/h
Friday 1300:00☁19°High cloud · ↝ N 7 km/h
Friday 1303:00☁18°High cloud · ↝ N 9 km/h

Today’s weather

At 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 24 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 24 °C, 85% chance of rain and wind SW at 45 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 27 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Overcast

Low 22°High 27°
☂ Rain 85% ↝ SW · 48 km/h Gusts 74 km/h Humidity 72–94% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Cloudy

Low 19°High 24°
MorningCloudyAfternoonPartly cloudy
☂ Rain 25% ↝ N · 18 km/h Gusts 37 km/h Humidity 68–89% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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High cloud

Low 18°High 19°
☂ Rain 25% ↝ N · 5 km/h Gusts 13 km/h Humidity 78–82% ☀ UV 4
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals

Low 18°High 25°
☂ Rain 30% ↝ N · 15 km/h Humidity 60–85% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test19/10/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES70800028M35028F1
E. coli9 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci9 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
19/10/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
22/09/2026Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL22 UFC/100 mL
21/09/2026Not classified29 UFC/100 mL190 UFC/100 mL
08/09/2026Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
31/08/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
11/08/2026Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL19 UFC/100 mL
21/07/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing19 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
23/06/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
08/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
11/05/2026Suitable for bathing270 UFC/100 mL14 UFC/100 mL
13/04/2026Suitable for bathing28 UFC/100 mL11 UFC/100 mL
16/03/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
23/02/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
26/01/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
10/11/2025Suitable for bathing70 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
13/10/2025Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
22/09/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL13 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2025Suitable for bathing13 UFC/100 mL39 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
29/07/2025Suitable for bathing40 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL46 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL56 UFC/100 mL
05/05/2025Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
07/04/2025Suitable for bathing35 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
10/03/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
17/02/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
20/01/2025Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL3 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 19/10/2026. 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 Pila de La Barrilla, also known as Playa Chica, is a small urban beach 90 metres long and 22 metres wide. Golden sand mixes with rock in an urban frontage with a seafront promenade and ZEC protection, with calm waters and medium occupancy. Its modest size gives it a distinct form within the coast of Tías. It is reached on foot or by car, with parking for fewer than 50 vehicles and bus route 2. There are toilets, showers, catering, foot-washing facilities and the possibility of diving.

Length90 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width22 mPublished average width
CompositionSand / RockPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available characteristicProtected area

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Diving
MarinaPuerto Calero

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies diving and the nearby Puerto Calero marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingFewer than 50 spaces
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BusRoute Route 2

Safety and assistance

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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 Doctor José Molina Orosa · 16 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from LZ-504.

Location

Directions

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