Playa Salinas
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Valdés · Asturias

Playa Salinas

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

250 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water16 °CDaily high18 °CUV2High tide04:44Low tide22:28JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00Reference sea area: Playa de Primera y Segunda de Luarca · 0.5 km

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature16 °CFeels like 16 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity85%
WindE 4 km/hGusts 7 km/h
Water16 °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 wind8 km/h · 17°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 Valdés
Today17:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 4 km/h
Today20:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 3 km/h
Today23:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 2 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁15°Mostly cloudy☂ 85% · ↝ W 7 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☂14°Mostly cloudy with light rain☂ 85% · ↝ SW 12 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☂14°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 9 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 6 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 95% · ↝ NW 7 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 95% · ↝ S 1 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☁14°Overcast☂ 75% · ↝ S 4 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☂13°Overcast with light rain☂ 75% · ↝ S 9 km/h
Friday 1302:00☁13°Overcast · ↝ S 7 km/h
Friday 1305:00☂13°Overcast with light rain · ↝ SE 5 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 16 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 16 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind E at 4 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 18 °C, water temperature around 16 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy

Low 13°High 18°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 8 km/h Gusts 20 km/h Humidity 75–89% ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Overcast with light rain

Low 13°High 16°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 6 km/h Gusts 22 km/h Humidity 82–100% ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Mostly cloudy

Low 13°High 13°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ E · 15 km/h Gusts 14 km/h Humidity 88–93% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

☂

Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 13°High 17°
☂ Rain 90% ↝ NW · 5 km/h Humidity 75–90% ☀ UV 1
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test18/08/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES12000034M33034B1
E. coli10 NMP/100 mL
Enterococci10 NMP/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
18/08/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
21/07/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
30/06/2026Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
09/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
19/05/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
02/09/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
05/08/2025Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
07/07/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
11/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
20/05/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
20/08/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
06/08/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
23/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
09/07/2024Suitable for bathing41 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
14/05/2024Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
22/08/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
08/08/2023Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
25/07/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
10/07/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
13/06/2023Suitable for bathing120 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
16/05/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/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 18/08/2026. 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 Salinas, also called Tercera de Luarca, is an urban beach of dark sand situated in the town of Luarca. Its 250 metres of length and 75 metres of width are surrounded by an urban frontage, promenade and vegetation, within the Paisaje Protegido de la Costa Occidental. The swell is moderate and visitor numbers high. Access is easy on foot via the N-634; the colourful bathing huts around it and its toilets and showers provide its most recognisable and practical features.

Length250 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width75 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on footPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available characteristicProtected area

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Tourist information
MarinaLuarca

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies the nearby Luarca marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access

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 facilityHospital Comarcal de Jarrio · 21 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include access from N-634.

Location

Directions

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