Favourable
Score83Wind10 km/hLevanteLight
Gusts23.7 km/h
Shore0.6 mCalm
Temp.30.6 °C
Water approx.27.3 °C
El Playazo de Villaricos · Cuevas del Almanzora
Illustrative imageFavourable8:00–20:00
Wind4–15 km/h
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Gusts7–24 km/h
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Shore0.3–0.4 m
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About this beach
El Playazo de Villaricos is an open stretch of the Cuevas del Almanzora coast, with a wide, quiet feel near Villaricos. It works best for relaxed plans when Levante is not raising the sea.
Open beach with sand and fine gravel
Plan your visit
Services and access
Road accessVariable parkingLimited food optionsShowers: check locallyLifeguards: check locallyFamily with caution
Open stretch near Villaricos
Very sensitive to Levante
How to get there
Access along the Villaricos coast in Cuevas del Almanzora; the exact entry point depends on the section chosen.
Open in Google MapsAccessibility
We do not have confirmed accessibility information for this beach.
Nearby alternatives today
Frequently asked questions
Are there jellyfish at El Playazo de Villaricos today?
We show the jellyfish sightings people report from the beach itself. Each report stays visible for 48 hours and is grouped by how recent it is, so you can tell a sighting from a couple of hours ago from one made the day before. No recent report for El Playazo de Villaricos does not mean the water is clear: it only means nobody has reported anything.
What is the best time of day to visit El Playazo de Villaricos?
The page splits the day into hours and marks the most favourable stretches for El Playazo de Villaricos based on forecast wind, gusts and waves. Morning and afternoon often differ, especially with an easterly. The recommended window sits next to the forecast for whichever day you pick.
How warm is the water at El Playazo de Villaricos?
We publish the forecast sea surface temperature for El Playazo de Villaricos, sourced from Open-Meteo. It describes the surface layer only: in coves with currents or cold-water inflows the water can feel noticeably colder when you get in.
How often is El Playazo de Villaricos updated?
The page is rebuilt at least once an hour with the latest available forecast, and it warns you in a box of its own when the data has gone too long without refreshing. Everything here is advisory and never replaces the flag flown at the beach, the lifeguards or local signage.