Water temperature at Matalascañas

🌊 Water temperature 19.7°C Pleasant

🌡️ Air temperature 18.3°C

💨 Wind 12 km/t

☀️ UV index 0.0

Air, wind and UV are estimates from a weather model, fetched today, 04:00 · Open-Meteo

Description

Playa urbana con alto nivel de servicios, limítrofe con la playa del Espacio Natural de Doñana.

Matalascañas is an urban beach of sand in Almonte (Huelva). At Matalascañas the sand is golden.

It measures 4,200 metres long and 80 metres wide; recorded occupancy is high.

The registry describes the sea at Matalascañas as: moderate surf. Matalascañas is reached easily on foot, and has parking.

Matalascañas is listed with a lifeguard service in the MITECO registry. Hazard signage is recorded at Matalascañas.

Length: 4.200 metros
Width: 80 metros
Sand type: Dorada (Arena)
Occupancy: Alto
Sea conditions: Oleaje moderado
Access: A pie fácil
Reference hospital:: Hospital Infanta Elena
Nearest marina:: Puerto de Mazagón

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🛟 Lifeguard
♿ Wheelchair access
🚿 Showers
🚻 Toilets
🚰 Foot wash
🅿️ Parking
👶 Children's area
⚽ Sports area
⛱️ Umbrella rental
🛏️ Sunbed rental
🍽️ Restaurants

Not recorded in the registry for Matalascañas: Surf zone, Diving, Nudism.

Facilities at Matalascañas according to the MITECO beach registry. “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty. Always check the signs at the beach before you swim. Beach registry: March 2026 edition.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a lifeguard at Matalascañas?

Yes. A lifeguard service is recorded at Matalascañas, though it is usually seasonal: check the hours when you get there.

How do you get to Matalascañas?

According to the MITECO registry, Matalascañas is reached easily on foot, and there is parking.

Is Matalascañas a good beach for children?

Matalascañas has a children's area on record. With children, check the flag at Matalascañas on the day before going in.

Does Matalascañas have a Blue Flag?

No. Matalascañas is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is El Parador (Moguer), 23 km away in a straight line. Not having one does not make Matalascañas worse: the award certifies services and water quality, not scenery.