Playa Veneciola
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San Javier · Murcia

Playa Veneciola

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

1,500 mSand
Daily high23 °CUV3JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 18:00Reference sea area: Playa Mistral · 4.4 km

Now

Forecast for 18:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature21 °CFeels like 21 °C
Forecast rain55%
Humidity85%
WindSW 1 km/hGusts 5 km/h
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 wind9 km/h · 238°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 San Javier
Today17:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 55% · ↝ S 7 km/h
Today20:00☁20°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ NE 6 km/h
Today23:00☁19°Cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ SE 9 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁19°Overcast☂ 10% · ↝ SW 13 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☀19°Clear☂ 10% · ↝ SW 20 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☀20°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 15 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☀23°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 23 km/h
Tomorrow14:00◐25°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ W 28 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☀24°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 20 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☀20°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 14 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀18°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 10 km/h
Friday 1302:00☀18°Clear · ↝ SW 8 km/h
Friday 1305:00☁16°Overcast · ↝ W 8 km/h

Today’s weather

At 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 21 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 21 °C, 55% chance of rain and wind SW at 1 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 23 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy

Low 16°High 23°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 7 km/h Gusts 29 km/h Humidity 64–98% ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 18°High 25°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ SW · 23 km/h Gusts 48 km/h Humidity 36–98% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Partly cloudy

Low 16°High 18°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ W · 15 km/h Gusts 23 km/h Humidity 58–70% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals

Low 12°High 24°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ S · 5 km/h Humidity 50–100% ☀ UV 2
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test14/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES62000035M30035B1
E. coli1 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci1 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
14/09/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
31/08/2026Suitable for bathing36 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
17/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL18 UFC/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing16 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
27/07/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
13/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
29/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL12 UFC/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing24 UFC/100 mL90 UFC/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL14 UFC/100 mL
27/04/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
08/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing54 UFC/100 mL52 UFC/100 mL
19/05/2025Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL42 UFC/100 mL
05/05/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL24 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL18 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
22/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL12 UFC/100 mL
08/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
03/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
20/05/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 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 14/09/2026. 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 Veneciola is a beach on La Manga del Mar Menor extending for 1,500 metres along a strip of dark sand only 10 metres wide. Its gentle slope, calm waters and anchorage area are the main features of this semi-urban stretch, with medium occupancy. Facilities include food and drink establishments, showers, sun lounger hire, parasol hire, nautical equipment hire and a children's playground. It is easily accessed on foot, by car or by boat, with an urban bus connection.

Length1,500 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width10 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By car · By boatPublished access options

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
Water-sports hire
Children’s area
Anchorage
MarinaPuerto Deportivo Tomás Maestre (La Manga del Mar Menor)

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies water-sports hire, an anchorage and the nearby Puerto Deportivo Tomás Maestre (La Manga del Mar Menor) marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingNear the beach
✓
BusUrban bus service

Safety and assistance

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Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
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Nearest health facilitySanta Lucía · 51 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from Autovía de La Manga - MU-312 Gran Vía Salida 138.

Location

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