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Arucas · Las Palmas
Playa de Quintanilla
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
160 mSand / Cobbles
Water24 °CDaily high27 °CUV5High tide02:23Low tide20:04JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 18:00Reference sea area: Playa del Puertillo · 1.4 km
Now
Forecast for 18:00
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 wind25 km/h · 244°Valid for11/11/2026 16:00
Weather forecast
Hourly and daily outlook
Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.
Next hours
Today’s weather
At 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of clear and a forecast temperature of 25 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 25 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind W at 28 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 27 °C, water temperature around 24 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.
Next days
Today
Sunny intervals with light rain
Low 22°High 27°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 33 km/h Gusts 72 km/h Humidity 66–94% ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Tomorrow
Overcast
Low 20°High 23°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ NE · 5 km/h Gusts 20 km/h Humidity 75–96% ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Friday 13
Cloudy
Low 20°High 20°
☂ Rain 85% ↝ N · 10 km/h Gusts 8 km/h Humidity 83–87% ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Saturday 14
Sunny intervals with light rain
Low 18°High 24°
☂ Rain 85% ↝ N · 10 km/h Humidity 65–85% ☀ UV 4
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 Quintanilla is an isolated beach of dark sand and cobbles, 160 metres long and 15 metres wide, facing a semi-urban coastline. Its appearance may vary according to the presence of sand, as the description states that in some summers it is sandy while in others it becomes a field of stones. The usual waves are strong and the beach is associated with a surf area. Access is on foot or by car from the GC-2, with parking and an interurban bus service.
Length160 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width15 mPublished average width
CompositionSand / CobblesPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available facilities
Facilities
Activities
Published information identifies a surfing area and the nearby Dársena Deportiva del Puerto de Las Palmas marina.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
ParkingNear the beach
BusIntercity bus, Route 103,105, 116 and 117
Safety and assistance
Nearest health facilityHospital Doctor NegrÍn · 18 km
Access and accessibility
Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from GC-2.
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 Quintanilla
1
Los CharconesRestaurant in Arucas
894 mapprox.
2
La Casa del DuendeCarretera de San Andrés) 50, San Andrés
1 kmapprox.
3
Asadero de Pollos San AndrésCarretera de San Andrés 52, San Andrés
1 kmapprox.
4
KawambaPaseo Miramar, 102, El Puertillo
1.3 kmapprox.
5
Pepe ChiringoComida rápida en Arucas
1.5 kmapprox.
Drinks and cafés
near Playa de QuintanillaWhere to stay
near Playa de QuintanillaParking
near Playa de QuintanillaAbout 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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