Playa de Poniente
Adra, Almería · Andalucía
Water temperature: a marine-model estimate for 15 October at 3:00, fetched 14 October at 4:00, not a reading taken at the beach. Source: Open-Meteo. Air, wind and UV: weather-model forecast for the same hour. Source: Open-Meteo. Mainland Spain time. Sources and method
Today's water, compared
None of the 29 beaches within 25 km has water more than 0.5°C warmer than here today (22.9°C).
That is 1.1°C below the average of the 121 beaches in Almería (24.0°C).
Daily means from the Open-Meteo marine model, compared by Playas Cerca.
Description
An extensive beach that gets busy thanks to its many services and reputation as one of the cleanest in the area.
Playa de Poniente is an urban beach of sand and gravel in Adra (Almería). The sand is dark.
It measures 1,100 metres long and 70 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is high.
Sea conditions per the registry: moderate surf and windy. It is reached by car. There is parking.
The MITECO registry records a lifeguard service at this beach. Hazard signage is recorded.
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
Not recorded in the registry: Surf zone, Diving, Nudism.
Facilities per 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 local signage before swimming.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a lifeguard at Playa de Poniente?
Yes. The MITECO beach registry records a lifeguard service here. Cover is usually seasonal, so check the posted hours when you arrive.
How do you get to Playa de Poniente?
According to the MITECO registry, Playa de Poniente is reached by car. There is parking.
Is Playa de Poniente a good beach for children?
Playa de Poniente has a children's area on record. There is a lifeguard service. Always check the day's conditions before swimming.
Does Playa de Poniente have a Blue Flag?
Yes. Playa de Poniente is listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data, an award that requires bathing-water quality, services and environmental information.
Nearby beaches
| Beach | Municipality | Water temperature | Blue Flag |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Caracola | Adra | 23.0°C | — |
| San Nicolás | Adra | 23.0°C | Yes |
| Censo | Adra | 23.0°C | Yes |
| La Gaviota | Adra | 23.0°C | — |
| El Lance de la Virgen | Adra | 23.0°C | — |
| Cala Junco | Adra | 23.0°C | — |
| Guainos | Adra | 23.0°C | — |
| La Habana | Adra | 22.6°C | — |
| La Alcazaba | Adra | 23.0°C | — |
| La Juana | Adra | 23.1°C | — |
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