Water temperature at Villaricos — Cuevas del Almanzora

🌊 Water temperature 22.1°C Hot

🌡️ Air temperature 17.1°C

💨 Wind 6 km/t

☀️ UV index 0.0

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

Description

La Playa de Villaricos tiene su extremo sur en la desembocadura del río Almanzora, y agrupa pequeñas calas, por pertenecer todas ellas al mismo núcleo urbano. Agrupa las playas de Cala de la Esperanza, Cala Verde y Villaricos (Cala de la Luz Eléctric

Villaricos is an urban beach of gravel in Cuevas del Almanzora (Almería).

It measures 550 metres long and 40 metres wide; recorded occupancy is moderate.

The registry describes the sea at Villaricos as: calm water. Villaricos can be reached easily on foot and by car, and has parking.

Villaricos is listed with a lifeguard service in the MITECO registry. No hazard signage is recorded at Villaricos.

Length: 550 metros
Width: 40 metros
Occupancy: Medio
Sea conditions: Aguas tranquilas
Access: A pie fácil / Coche
Reference hospital:: Hospital Inmaculada
Nearest marina:: Puerto Deportivo de Villaricos

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🛟 Lifeguard
♿ Wheelchair access
🚿 Showers
🚻 Toilets
🚰 Foot wash
🅿️ Parking
👶 Children's area
🤿 Diving
🍽️ Restaurants

Not recorded in the registry for Villaricos: Sports area, Surf zone, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Nudism.

Facilities at Villaricos 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Villaricos?

Yes. The MITECO beach registry records lifeguards at Villaricos, usually seasonal, so check the posted hours when you arrive.

How do you get to Villaricos?

According to the MITECO registry, Villaricos is reached easily on foot and by car, and there is parking.

Is Villaricos a good beach for children?

Villaricos has a children's area on record and the registry describes calm water. Before swimming at Villaricos, check the flag and the day's sea state.

Does Villaricos have a Blue Flag?

No. Villaricos is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Marina de la Torre (Mojácar), 11 km away in a straight line. Not having one does not make Villaricos worse: the award certifies services and water quality, not scenery.