Cuevas del Almanzora · Almería

Playa Villaricos

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

450 mGravel★ Blue Flag 2026
Water22 °CDaily high23 °CUV3WavesModerateJellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature21 °CFeels like 21 °C
Forecast rain90%
Humidity59%
WindE 7 km/hGusts 10 km/h
Water22 °C
Maximum UV3
WavesModerate

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 wind6 km/h · 8°Water temperature22 °CValid for11/11/2026 16:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Cuevas del Almanzora
Today17:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ E 7 km/h
Today20:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 3 km/h
Today23:00☂18°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 2 km/h
Tomorrow02:00◐18°Sunny intervals☂ 15% · ↝ SW 19 km/h
Tomorrow05:00◐16°Sunny intervals☂ 15% · ↝ W 6 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☀19°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 25 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☀23°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 26 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☀26°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 49 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☀25°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 38 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☀20°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ NW 26 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀17°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 8 km/h
Friday 1302:00☀15°Clear · ↝ W 12 km/h
Friday 1305:00☀14°Clear · ↝ NW 9 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, 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, 90% chance of rain and wind E at 7 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 23 °C, water temperature around 22 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy

Low 16°High 23°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy with rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 12 km/h Humidity 52–90% ≈ moderate ◉ Water 22° ☀ UV 3
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 16°High 26°
☂ Rain 15% ↝ light Gusts 74 km/h Humidity 29–99% ≈ slight ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 3
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Clear

Low 14°High 25°
☂ Rain 5% ↝ light Gusts 18 km/h Humidity 64–74% ≈ slight ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 3
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals

Low 13°High 25°
☂ Rain 15% ↝ SE · 10 km/h Humidity 50–80% ☀ UV 3
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Sea state

Sea conditions

Weather forecast · AEMET · 11/11 14:09
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Moderate

Water temperature22 °C

WindLight

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 22 °C.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test14/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES61100035M04035C1
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 bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
17/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL15 UFC/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL30 UFC/100 mL
15/09/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml30 UFC/100 ml
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
18/08/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml2 UFC/100 ml
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
14/07/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml2 UFC/100 ml
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
30/06/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
19/05/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
19/05/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml2 UFC/100 ml
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 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 Villaricos is recognised for its location beside the castle and its dark gravel shore, linked in the listing to former smelting slag from the site’s mining past. Its 450-metre length and 30-metre width form an urban and semi-urban frontage of calm waters, accompanied by a seafront promenade and vegetation. The surroundings are included in a ZEPIM and have a marina, a yacht club and diving services. It is easily reached on foot or by car via the AL-7107, with between 50 and 100 parking spaces.

Length450 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width30 mPublished average width
CompositionGravelPredominant material
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available characteristicProtected area

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Sailing club
Children’s area
Diving
MarinaPuerto Deportivo de Villaricos

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies diving, a nautical club and the nearby Puerto Deportivo de Villaricos marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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ParkingBetween 50 and 100 spaces
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BusIntercity bus

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsEmergency number 112
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First aidPublished first-aid post
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Nearest health facilityHospital Inmaculada · 39 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from AL- 7107.

Location

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