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Playa del Barronal has BeachFinder Score: 80/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Playa del Barronal today
Playa del Barronal is a BeachFinder spot in DZ, DZ. Today, compare water temperature 27°C, wind 5 km/h · NE, uv 7.7, waves 0.2 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 80/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
27°C
Wind
5 km/h · NE
UV
7.7
Waves
0.2 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Aug 12, 01:30 AM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 80/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Aug 12, 01:30 AM
Water temp
27°C
Air temp
28°C
Feels like
35°C
UV index
7.7
Wind
5 km/h · NE
Gust 14 km/h
Waves
0.2 m
Current
0 km/h · N
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Playa del Barronal
Located on the Algerian Mediterranean coast, about 150 km east of Algiers, Playa del Barronal is set against a rocky and rugged shoreline characteristic of this region of the Maghreb. The shore, dominated by limestone formations and low cliffs, stretches along a sea that is generally calm in summer, sheltered from offshore winds by the coastal geography. This stretch of coast is part of a series of coves and small beaches that dot the area, each separated by rocky promontories. The beach itself remains modest in size, framed by rocks that provide a relative intimacy compared to the more open beaches in the region. Nearby, Playa de Mónsul is just 0.9 km away and offers a similar configuration, while Cala de la Media Luna, located 1.4 km away, provides an equally minimalist alternative. The setting remains largely undeveloped, with an authentic Mediterranean cove atmosphere where silence is only broken by the surf and the cries of seagulls. Access is basic, and visitor numbers remain moderate even in peak season. No formal tourist infrastructure is present: no toilets, no showers, and no dedicated parking. The beach is not Blue Flag certified and lacks lifeguard supervision. Accessibility for people with reduced mobility is impossible due to the lack of facilities and the rocky nature of the terrain. Visitors should prepare for complete autonomy and adapt their equipment accordingly.
About this spot
The name "Barronal" evokes the Spanish word "barril" (barrel), even though the beach is located in Algeria; this nomenclature reflects the complex history of the Maghreb where Iberian and Ottoman influences have intertwined. The Algerian coastal region, long a crossroads of trade and exchange, has retained traces of this historical layering in its toponyms. These small, anonymous coves, little documented in tourist guides, embody a forgotten Mediterranean, far from standardized beach circuits, where local bathers know every rock and seasonal current from experience rather than from brochures.
Updated 5/9/2026
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What is the water temperature at Playa del Barronal today?
27°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Playa del Barronal today?
5 km/h · NE. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Playa del Barronal?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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