Torrox · Málaga

Playa Vilches

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

220 mSand
Water21 °CDaily high24 °CUV3JellyfishNo recent information
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Swimming statusUnconfirmed swimming flagNo current data

Now

Forecast for 19:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast with rain
Temperature20 °CFeels like 20 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity75%
WindNE 9 km/hGusts 34 km/h
Water21 °C
Maximum UV3

This is an official forecast for the stated period, not an observation taken at the beach.

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Torrox
Today18:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ NE 10 km/h
Today21:00☂20°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 24 km/h
Tomorrow00:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 0% · ↝ NE 5 km/h
Tomorrow03:00◐18°Partly cloudy☂ 55% · ↝ W 8 km/h
Tomorrow06:00☁18°Mostly cloudy☂ 55% · ↝ NW 16 km/h
Tomorrow09:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 50% · ↝ NW 14 km/h
Tomorrow12:00◐20°Partly cloudy☂ 50% · ↝ W 15 km/h
Tomorrow15:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 85% · ↝ W 18 km/h
Tomorrow18:00☀20°Clear☂ 85% · ↝ W 14 km/h
Tomorrow21:00☁18°Mostly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ NW 12 km/h
Friday 1300:00◐18°Partly cloudy · ↝ NW 11 km/h
Friday 1303:00☁17°Overcast · ↝ NW 11 km/h
Friday 1306:00☀17°Clear · ↝ NW 10 km/h

Today’s weather

At 19:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with rain and a forecast temperature of 20 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 20 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind NE at 9 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 24 °C, water temperature around 21 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.

Next days

Today

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Overcast with light rain

Low 19°High 24°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ NE · 7 km/h Gusts 44 km/h Humidity 54–85% ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 18°High 21°
MorningClearAfternoonOvercast
☂ Rain 85% ↝ NW · 8 km/h Gusts 41 km/h Humidity 63–92% ◉ 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 100% ↝ W · 15 km/h Gusts 22 km/h Humidity 66–73% ◉ Water 19° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

☂

Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 16°High 21°
☂ Rain 70% ↝ 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 · ES61700091M29091D1
E. coli3 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
21/09/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
07/09/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing19 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing26 UFC/100 mL12 UFC/100 mL
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
21/07/2025Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
19/05/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL11 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
15/07/2024Suitable for bathing46 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
01/07/2024Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL29 UFC/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing15 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
03/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
20/05/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
18/09/2023Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
04/09/2023Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
21/08/2023Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL17 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 Vilches is a small, isolated beach of dark sand beside the N-340 road in Torrox Costa. Its 220 metres in length are framed by mountains and vegetation, with a width of 20 metres. Boat anchorage forms part of the uses associated with the surroundings. It is easily reached on foot or by car, with parking for between 50 and 100 spaces and an interurban bus line 25 metres away. There are showers, toilets and beach services.

Length220 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width20 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingMountainSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
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
Anchorage
MarinaLa Caleta de Vélez

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies an anchorage and the nearby La Caleta de Vélez marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingBetween 50 and 100 spaces
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BusIntercity bus (Málaga-Nerja) · 25 m away.

Safety and assistance

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Nearest health facilityHospital Comarcal Axarquía · 20 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from N-340.

Location

Directions

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