SkyPartly cloudy
Palamós · Girona
Playa de Sant Esteve de la Fosca
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
177 mSand
Water25 °CDaily high26 °CUV5JellyfishNo recent observationsCondiciones moderadas · estimación
Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 13:00Reference sea area: Playa de La Fosca · 0.3 km
Now
Forecast for 13:00
This is an official forecast for the stated period, not an observation taken at the beach.
Environmental estimate
Condiciones moderadas para la llegada de medusas
Condiciones moderadamente favorables para el transporte hacia la costa según el viento previsto y la orientación regional del litoral. Es un indicador físico regional de confianza limitada: no confirma presencia ni ausencia de medusas en esta playa.
Accumulated wind8 km/h · 115°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00
Weather forecast
Hourly and daily outlook
Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.
Next hours
Today’s weather
At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of partly cloudy and a forecast temperature of 26 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 26 °C, 50% chance of rain and wind SE at 16 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 26 °C, water temperature around 25 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.
Next days
Today
Overcast with light rain
Low 21°High 26°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonMostly cloudy
☂ Rain 50% ↝ SE · 11 km/h Gusts 32 km/h Humidity 61–85% ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Tomorrow
Overcast
Low 19°High 27°
MorningOvercastAfternoonHigh cloud
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SE · 15 km/h Gusts 32 km/h Humidity 64–100% ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Tuesday 29
Cloudy
Low 21°High 22°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SE · 20 km/h Gusts 28 km/h Humidity 93–98% ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Wednesday 30
Sunny intervals with rain
Low 19°High 28°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 20 km/h Humidity 75–100% ☀ UV 5
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21
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 Sant Esteve de la Fosca is a semi-urban beach of golden sand that shares its facilities with neighbouring La Fosca. It is 177 metres long and 67 metres wide, with a seafront promenade, vegetation and an anchorage area, in surroundings that are usually highly occupied. Its waters have moderate swell and access is easy on foot or by car, with more than 100 parking spaces. Services include showers, food establishments, water-sports hire and adaptation for people with reduced mobility.
Length177 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width67 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available facilities
Facilities
Facilities and comfort
Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, foot showers, bins, a cleaning service, food and drink, sunbed hire and parasol hire.
Activities
Published information identifies water-sports hire, an anchorage and the nearby Puerto Deportivo Marina de Palamós (Girona) marina.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
Accessible accessPublished accessible access
ParkingMore than 100 spaces
BusUrban bus
Safety and assistance
LifeguardsEmergency number 112
First aidPublished first-aid post
Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
Nearest health facilityHospital Comarcal de Palamós · 3 km
Access and accessibility
Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from C-31.
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 Sant Esteve de la FoscaDrinks and cafés
near Playa de Sant Esteve de la FoscaWhere to stay
near Playa de Sant Esteve de la Fosca
1
Hostal la FoscaHotel in Palamós
213 mapprox.
2
Hotel AncoraCarrer de Josep Pla 43, Palamos
535 mapprox.
3
Casa de Colònies La FoscaHostal en Palamós
1 kmapprox.
4
Hotel Sant JoanAvinguda de la Llibertat 79, Palamós
1.4 kmapprox.
5
Hotel Vostra LlarAvinguda del President Macià 12, Palamós
1.8 kmapprox.
Parking
near Playa de Sant Esteve de la FoscaAbout 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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