Playa Venta del Bancal
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Mojácar · Almería

Playa Venta del Bancal

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

787 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Daily high22 °CUV3JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 18:00Reference sea area: Playa El Descargador · 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 rain95%
Humidity55%
WindNW 3 km/hGusts 6 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 wind8 km/h · 348°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 Mojácar
Today17:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 95% · ↝ N 7 km/h
Today20:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 1 km/h
Today23:00☂19°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ NW 7 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☀19°Clear☂ 10% · ↝ SW 20 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☀18°Clear☂ 10% · ↝ SW 19 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☀18°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 17 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☀21°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 31 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☀24°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 32 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☀23°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 31 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☀20°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 20 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀18°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 16 km/h
Friday 1302:00☀15°Clear · ↝ SW 11 km/h
Friday 1305:00☀13°Clear · ↝ SW 16 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, 95% chance of rain and wind NW at 3 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 22 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.

Next days

Today

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Overcast

Low 17°High 22°
MorningOvercastAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ NW · 1 km/h Gusts 17 km/h Humidity 45–87% ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

☀

Clear

Low 16°High 24°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ W · 31 km/h Gusts 63 km/h Humidity 23–91% ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

☀

Clear

Low 13°High 17°
☂ Rain 5% ↝ Calm · 0 km/h Gusts 26 km/h Humidity 67–79% ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals

Low 12°High 24°
☂ Rain 15% ↝ SE · 5 km/h Humidity 50–85% ☀ UV 3
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test14/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES61100064M04064J1
E. coli1 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci3 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 mL3 UFC/100 mL
31/08/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
17/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL13 UFC/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
19/05/2025Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
15/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
01/07/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL26 UFC/100 mL
03/06/2024Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
20/05/2024Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL2 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 Venta del Bancal marks the beginning of Mojácar’s seafront promenade from its western access and is protected by an artificial groyne. The urban dark-sand beach is 787 metres long and 85 metres wide, with moderate swell and medium occupancy. Beyond the beach are the cliffs formed where Sierra de Cabrera meets the sea. Access is easy on foot or by car via the AL-5105, with a bus and foot showers.

Length787 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width85 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Foot showers
Surfing area
MarinaPuerto Deportivo de Garrucha

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include foot showers.

Activities

Published information identifies a surfing area and the nearby Puerto Deportivo de Garrucha marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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BusUrban bus and interubano

Safety and assistance

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Nearest health facilityHospital Inmaculada · 45 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include a bus connection and access from AL-5105.

Location

Directions

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