Favourable
Score76Wind15 km/hLevanteLight
Gusts28.6 km/h
Shore0.6 mCalm
Temp.27.2 °C
Water approx.25.4 °C
Playa de los Muertos · Carboneras
1 / 3Best: 8:00–12:00
Very favourable8:00–12:00
Favourable12:00–20:00
Wind2–20 km/h
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Gusts8–29 km/h
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Shore0.2–0.6 m
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About this beach
Playa de los Muertos is one of Almeria's most spectacular beaches, known for clear water and a dramatic landscape. Its beauty is undeniable, but access, currents and the real sea state should be considered before going.
Fine pebbles, footpath access with slope
Safety note
Extra caution with currents and waves
Playa de los Muertos is a demanding beach: footpath access, no immediate services and possible currents even when the sea looks calm. If there are shore waves, the prudent choice is to avoid swimming and choose another beach.
Advisory notice: always check the flag, lifeguards and real sea state.
Plan your visit
Services and access
Footpath accessDifficult parking in summerNo immediate food optionsShowers: noLifeguards: check locallyNot ideal for families
Footpath access with slope
If there are shore waves, avoid swimming as a precaution
Not comfortable with heavy gear or small children
How to get there
Park in the upper area and walk down by footpath; consider the way back before going down.
Open in Google MapsAccessibility
We do not have confirmed accessibility information for this beach.
Nearby alternatives today
Cala de Enmedio
7 km/hLevante0.4 m26.8 °C25.9 °CWater approx.
Frequently asked questions
Are there jellyfish at Playa de los Muertos 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 Playa de los Muertos does not mean the water is clear: it only means nobody has reported anything.
What is the best time of day to visit Playa de los Muertos?
The page splits the day into hours and marks the most favourable stretches for Playa de los Muertos 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 Playa de los Muertos?
We publish the forecast sea surface temperature for Playa de los Muertos, 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 Playa de los Muertos 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.