Playa San Cristobal
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Almuñécar · Granada

Playa San Cristobal

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

1,050 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water23 °CDaily high27 °CUV6WavesMar tranquilaJellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate

The operational source reports a green flag. Always check the signs and flag on arrival.

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Swimming statusGreen flagConfirmed27/09 · 14:05

Now

Forecast for 14:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyClear
Temperature27 °CFeels like 28 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity59%
WindS 8 km/hGusts 20 km/h
Water23 °C
Maximum UV6
WavesMar tranquila

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 wind5 km/h · 79°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00

Confirmed information

Published status

Each item retains its own timestamp and source
⚑ Bandera de baño ConfirmedGreen flag27/09/2026 14:05 · Junta de Andalucía · Catálogo de Playas
★ Distintivo anualBandera Azul 2026ADEAC · No es la bandera de baño

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.

Next hours

Town of Almuñécar
Today14:00☀27°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ S 8 km/h
Today17:00☁26°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ S 8 km/h
Today20:00◐24°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ SE 4 km/h
Today23:00☁22°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ N 5 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁22°Mostly cloudy☂ 20% · ↝ N 6 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁22°Overcast☂ 20% · ↝ N 5 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁22°Overcast☂ 90% · ↝ N 5 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☂24°Overcast with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ NW 5 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☂24°Overcast with rain☂ 90% · ↝ N 5 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☁23°Overcast☂ 90% · ↝ N 5 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☁23°Overcast☂ 45% · ↝ N 10 km/h
Tomorrow23:00◐21°Partly cloudy☂ 45% · ↝ N 7 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00◐20°Sunny intervals · ↝ N 8 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00◐20°Sunny intervals · ↝ N 8 km/h

Today’s weather

At 14:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of clear and a forecast temperature of 27 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 28 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind S at 8 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 27 °C, water temperature around 23 °C and a maximum UV index of 6.

Next days

Today

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Clear

Low 22°High 27°
MorningClearAfternoonHigh cloud
☂ Rain 0% ↝ SW · 4 km/h Gusts 22 km/h Humidity 35–88% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Overcast with light rain

Low 21°High 24°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonOvercast
☂ Rain 90% ↝ NW · 5 km/h Gusts 20 km/h Humidity 68–87% ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Partly cloudy

Low 20°High 21°
☂ Rain 20% ↝ SE · 5 km/h Gusts 14 km/h Humidity 71–75% ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

☁

Cloudy

Low 20°High 27°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ SW · 5 km/h Humidity 60–85% ☀ UV 6
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Sea state

Sea conditions

Observación 27/09 14:05 · ANDALUCIA_PLAYAS
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Mar tranquila

Water temperature23 °C

WindSW · 4 km/h

Referencia: Playa San Cristóbal · 0 km de la playa

A qualitative category is not converted into metres. Height, period and direction are shown only when published by the source.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 23 °C.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test08/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES61400017M18017D1
E. coli3 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci8 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.

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DateAssessmentE. coliEnterococci
08/09/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
17/08/2026Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL12 UFC/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
22/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
08/06/2026Suitable for bathing14 UFC/100 mL11 UFC/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing23 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing57 UFC/100 mL49 UFC/100 mL
21/07/2025Suitable for bathing7 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
07/07/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL7 UFC/100 mL
23/06/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing7 UFC/100 mL16 UFC/100 mL
19/05/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing12 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
15/07/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
01/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
03/06/2024Suitable for bathing35 UFC/100 mL14 UFC/100 mL
13/05/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL28 UFC/100 mL
18/09/2023Suitable for bathing15 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
04/09/2023Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
21/08/2023Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL16 UFC/100 mL
07/08/2023Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL11 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 8/09/2026. 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 San Cristobal, also known as La China, forms an urban strip of dark sand 1,050 metres long and 50 metres wide. It is accompanied by tall buildings and a promenade, with vegetation, anchorage and calm waters. Access is easy on foot, by car or by boat via the N-340, with parking for more than 100 spaces and an urban bus. Services include toilets, showers, food, boating hire, a sports area, a children's playground and adapted facilities.

Length1,050 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width50 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding 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
Tourist information
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
Water-sports hire
Sports area
Children’s area
Anchorage
MarinaMarina del Este

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies a sports area, water-sports hire, an anchorage 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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ParkingMore than 100 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 · 26 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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