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El Prat de Llobregat · Barcelona
Playa de Protegida sector II
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
1,000 mSand
Daily high23 °CUV2JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusUnconfirmed swimming flagNo current data
Now
Forecast for 19:00
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 · 236°Valid for11/11/2026 19:00
Weather forecast
Hourly and daily outlook
Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.
Next hours
Today’s weather
At 19:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 19 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 19 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind SW at 11 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 23 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.
Next days
Today
High cloud
Low 16°High 23°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonCloudy
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 13 km/h Gusts 43 km/h Humidity 67–93% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Tomorrow
Clear
Low 17°High 23°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 23 km/h Gusts 49 km/h Humidity 52–100% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Friday 13
Partly cloudy
Low 17°High 18°
☂ Rain 20% ↝ W · 15 km/h Gusts 28 km/h Humidity 65–68% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Saturday 14
Sunny intervals with light rain
Low 13°High 20°
☂ Rain 75% ↝ Calm · 0 km/h Humidity 75–90% ☀ UV 2
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29
Water health
Water quality
A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.
Beach at a glance
What it is like
Playa de Protegida sector II, also known as La Ricarda or La Ricarda-Ca La'Arana, is a very broad, isolated beach measuring 1,000 metres in length and 143 metres in width. Its golden and dark sand occupies a semi-urban frontage with vegetation, within a Natural Park and beside an anchorage area. Usual occupancy is low and conditions range from calm waters to strong swell. It is reached on foot or by car, with parking for more than 100 vehicles and an urban bus service.
Length1,000 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width143 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGolden / DarkPublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available characteristicProtected area
Available facilities
Facilities
Facilities and comfort
Confirmed facilities include bins and a cleaning service.
Activities
Published information identifies an anchorage.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
ParkingMore than 100 spaces
BusUrban bus, PL
Safety and assistance
LifeguardsEmergency number 112
First aidPublished first-aid post
Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
Nearest health facilityHospital Universitari de Bellvitge · 5 km
Access and accessibility
Travel options include parking and a bus connection.
Location
Directions
Practical ideas for your visit
Near this beach
Eat, have a drink, stay or park nearby without spending time searching.
Where to eat
near Playa de Protegida sector IIDrinks and cafés
near Playa de Protegida sector IIParking
near Playa de Protegida sector IIAbout these results: distances are calculated in a straight line and each link opens the stored point, rather than a name search. Position does not imply an editorial recommendation or guarantee opening times or availability.
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