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Benalmádena · Málaga
Playa de Santa Ana
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
435 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water21 °CDaily high27 °CUV6High tide14:25Low tide19:58JellyfishNo recent observationsCondiciones moderadas · estimación
Swimming requires caution according to the published operational flag.
Swimming statusYellow flagConfirmed27/09 · 13:05
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 la llegada o acumulación de medusas. Este tramo dispone de una relación viento-medusas más débil; el resultado se mantiene deliberadamente conservador. Es una estimación ambiental y no confirma presencia ni ausencia en esta playa.
Accumulated wind6 km/h · 158°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00
Confirmed information
Published status
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 cloudy and a forecast temperature of 27 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 28 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind SE at 15 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 27 °C, water temperature around 21 °C and a maximum UV index of 6.
Next days
Today
Clear
Low 22°High 27°
MorningClearAfternoonHigh cloud
☂ Rain 0% ↝ E · 10 km/h Gusts 36 km/h Humidity 47–80% ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Tomorrow
Overcast with light rain
Low 20°High 23°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonMist
☂ Rain 100% ↝ NW · 4 km/h Gusts 21 km/h Humidity 75–93% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Tuesday 29
Partly cloudy
Low 18°High 20°
☂ Rain 35% ↝ SE · 10 km/h Gusts 10 km/h Humidity 88–97% ◉ Water 22° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Wednesday 30
Sunny intervals
Low 20°High 28°
☂ Rain 15% ↝ SE · 10 km/h Humidity 55–95% ☀ UV 6
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 Santa Ana is an urban beach of dark sand that retains references to its fishing past and is located near Puerto Marina. Its 435 metres of length and 37 metres of width provide an urban frontage, seafront promenade and moderate swell, with high visitor numbers. It is easy to reach on foot or by car via avenida Antonio Machado, with adapted access. Practical facilities include toilets, showers, food facilities, hire of sun loungers and parasols, sports facilities and a children's area.
Length435 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width37 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available facilities
Facilities
Facilities and comfort
Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, foot showers, bins, a cleaning service, food and drink, sunbed hire, parasol hire and a children’s area.
Activities
Published information identifies a sports area, water-sports hire, an anchorage and the nearby Puerto de Benalmádena marina.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
Accessible accessPublished accessible access
ParkingNear the beach
BusUrban bus service
Safety and assistance
LifeguardsEmergency number 112
First aidPublished first-aid post
Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
Nearest health facilityHAR - Hospital de Alta Resolución de Benalmádena · 3 km
Access and accessibility
Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from Avda. Antonio Machado.
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 Santa AnaDrinks and cafés
near Playa de Santa AnaWhere to stay
near Playa de Santa Ana
1
Palia La RocaBenalmádena
115 mapprox.
2
Apartamentos Pueblo QuintaApartamento en Benalmádena
184 mapprox.
3
Vincci Selección Aleysa;Vincci Seleccion Aleysa Boutique & SpaAvenida Antonio Machado 57, Benalmádena
220 mapprox.
4
Hotel BaliAvenida Telefónica 7
404 mapprox.
5
Apartamentos Benal BeachHotel in Benalmádena
408 mapprox.
Parking
near Playa de Santa AnaAbout 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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