Quitapellejos (Palomares) · Cuevas del Almanzora

Ilustración representativa de Quitapellejos (Palomares)Illustrative image

Very favourable

Score87
Wind10 km/hLevanteLight
Gusts23.7 km/h
Shore0.6 mCalm
Temp.30.6 °C
Water approx.27.3 °C

Best: 8:00–16:00

Very favourable8:00–16:00
Favourable16:00–20:00
Wind4–15 km/h
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Gusts7–24 km/h
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Shore0.3–0.6 m
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Swimming, family and full day: Good·Walking: Acceptable

About this beach

Quitapellejos (Palomares) is an open beach in Cuevas del Almanzora, wider and less urban than other tourist sections of the Levante coast. It is better with light Levante and comfortable sea conditions.

Open sandy beach in Palomares

Plan your visit

Services and access

Road accessVariable parkingLimited food optionsShowers: check locallyLifeguards: check locallyFamily friendly

Open beach beside Palomares

Check wind and flag before swimming

How to get there

Access from Palomares towards Quitapellejos beach, with parking varying by season and section.

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Accessibility

We do not have confirmed accessibility information for this beach.

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Vera / Las Marinas

10 km/hLevante0.5 m30.6 °C27.3 °CWater approx.
♿ Partial access
Very favourable
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Garrucha

8 km/hLevante0.4 m32.0 °C27.3 °CWater approx.
♿ Partial access
Very favourable

Frequently asked questions

Are there jellyfish at Quitapellejos (Palomares) 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 Quitapellejos (Palomares) does not mean the water is clear: it only means nobody has reported anything.

What is the best time of day to visit Quitapellejos (Palomares)?

The page splits the day into hours and marks the most favourable stretches for Quitapellejos (Palomares) 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 Quitapellejos (Palomares)?

We publish the forecast sea surface temperature for Quitapellejos (Palomares), 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 Quitapellejos (Palomares) 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.

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