Playa Pozuelo
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Almuñécar · Granada

Playa Pozuelo

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

226 mSand
Water21 °CDaily high22 °CUV3JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00Reference sea area: Playa Velilla · 0.9 km

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature22 °CFeels like 22 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity74%
WindN 6 km/hGusts 15 km/h
Water21 °C
Maximum UV3

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 · 29°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 Almuñécar
Today17:00☂22°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 6 km/h
Today20:00☂20°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ NE 12 km/h
Today23:00☂20°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ NE 10 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁19°Cloudy☂ 65% · ↝ N 4 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁19°Cloudy☂ 65% · ↝ W 11 km/h
Tomorrow08:00◐19°Partly cloudy☂ 35% · ↝ W 7 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☀20°Clear☂ 35% · ↝ NW 7 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁21°Overcast☂ 85% · ↝ W 21 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☁21°Mostly cloudy☂ 85% · ↝ W 13 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☁19°Mostly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ W 9 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀18°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 7 km/h
Friday 1302:00◐17°Partly cloudy · ↝ NW 6 km/h
Friday 1305:00☀17°Clear · ↝ W 8 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 22 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 22 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind N at 6 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 22 °C, water temperature around 21 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.

Next days

Today

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Overcast

Low 19°High 22°
MorningOvercastAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ N · 10 km/h Gusts 33 km/h Humidity 62–87% ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 18°High 21°
MorningClearAfternoonMostly cloudy
☂ Rain 85% ↝ NW · 7 km/h Gusts 44 km/h Humidity 63–96% ◉ Water 19° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Partly cloudy

Low 17°High 18°
☂ Rain 90% ↝ W · 20 km/h Gusts 14 km/h Humidity 68–75% ◉ Water 18° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 15°High 22°
☂ Rain 65% ↝ SW · 15 km/h Humidity 70–85% ☀ UV 3
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test21/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES61400017M18017A1
E. coli7 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci5 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
21/09/2026Suitable for bathing7 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
08/09/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
17/08/2026Suitable for bathing44 UFC/100 mL45 UFC/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing30 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing47 UFC/100 mL18 UFC/100 mL
22/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
08/06/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing360 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
21/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
07/07/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
23/06/2025Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
19/05/2025Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL14 UFC/100 mL
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing460 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
15/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
01/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL28 UFC/100 mL
03/06/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
13/05/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
18/09/2023Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL13 UFC/100 mL
08/09/2023Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL32 UFC/100 mL
21/08/2023Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL7 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

Characteristics published by official sources

Playa Pozuelo is a small, urban beach of dark sand within a developed area of Almuñécar. Its 226 metres of length and 30 metres of width are accompanied by a promenade and vegetation, with calm waters and usually high visitor numbers. Access is easy on foot, by car or by boat from the N-340, although the parking area has fewer than 50 spaces. For a comfortable stay it offers toilets, showers, a food service, sun-lounger and parasol hire and boating services.

Length226 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width30 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding 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
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
Water-sports hire
MarinaMarina del Este

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, bins, a cleaning service, food and drink, sunbed hire and parasol hire.

Activities

Published information identifies water-sports hire and the nearby Marina del Este marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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ParkingFewer than 50 spaces
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BusUrban bus service

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsEmergency 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 facilitySanta Ana · 20 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from N-340.

Location

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