Map view of Playa de Alcala, its harbour, and the town seafront in Guia de Isora.

Playa de Alcala

Good for couples and scenic walks.

Get there

Cloudy

Warm air; soft sun and UV stays low.

Air

Light breeze

From east; light cooling breeze.

Wind

Medium waves

Check the flag and water before swimming.

Waves

Detailed weather forecast for Playa de Alcala

Good for views today Cloudy and light cooling breeze. At the beach: check the flag and water before swimming. Best today 07:00-10:00 low UV and light wind 18:00-20:00 lower UV and light wind Updated: 02:46

Now

Beach flags

Check the flag on the beach before entering the water. Reports can change during lifeguard hours.

No flag report now

Green flag

Bathing is normally allowed. Still follow lifeguard advice.

Yellow flag

Bathe with caution and stay close to shore.

Red flag

Do not bathe.

Closed or prohibited

Beach access or bathing is closed. Follow local signs and lifeguard advice.

No flag report

No trusted flag observation for the current patrol window.

Purple flag

Marine fauna warning, often jellyfish or other harmful fauna.

Black and white checkered flag

Water-sports sector; swim outside that marked area.

Red flags around a zone

Local danger or no-bathing zone.

Red and yellow bicolor flag

Limited safe bathing area when the wider beach has red conditions.

Blue flag

Quality and services award, not today's bathing condition.
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Beyond the beach

Shrimp tacos, grilled fish, papas arrugadas, lime, and coastal seafood plates by the ocean. Beach-Club Areia Alcala 1 km · 14 min 3.8 (408) · Google Maps Seafood rice with prawns, mussels, lemon, peppers, and a small salad on a warm restaurant table. Dos Naifes Alcala 900 m · 12 min 4.7 (43) · Google Maps Spanish tapas with tortilla, croquetas, pulpo, anchovies, peppers, olives, and pan con tomate. Toni's Restaurant Alcala 120 m · 2 min 4.3 (327) · Google Maps

Good to know

Best for

Active beachgoers, couples, view-seeking walkers, and comfort-focused visitors

Beach type

Dark-sand beach

Size

30 m by 15 m

Parking

Yes

Arrive by the Alcalá seafront and walk down to the small harbour-side cove.

Best arrival point

Playa de Alcalá seafront access

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Parking nearby

Recommended

Plaza de Alcalá street parking approach

3-6 min walk · 350 m · moderate · cost not listed

Practical town-centre target before walking down to Calle La Playa and the cove.

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Street parking

Alcalá harbour-front streets

1-4 min walk · 180 m · Calle La Playa · Calle Virgen de Candelaria · moderate

Use marked spaces only and avoid blocking the harbour, loading, and residential entrances.

Google MapsWaze

Use public signed spaces and keep harbour, loading, resident, and accessibility bays clear unless they apply to you.

Public transport

Alcalá

5-9 min walk · 600 m · Routes: 473, 477, 494

Use the Alcalá stop area, then walk down through the village toward Calle La Playa.

Transit directions

Toilets

No

Showers

No

Accessibility

No

Food nearby

Yes

Lifeguard

No

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