Is Playa Carabeillo good for swimming today?
Playa Carabeillo has BeachFinder Score: 86/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Playa Carabeillo is a BeachFinder spot in ES-S, ES. Today, compare water temperature 25°C, wind 4 km/h · N, uv 7.3, waves 0.1 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 86/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
25°C
Wind
4 km/h · N
UV
7.3
Waves
0.1 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Aug 12, 01:15 AM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 86/100
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Updated: Aug 12, 01:15 AM
Water temp
25°C
Air temp
26°C
Feels like
32°C
UV index
7.3
Wind
4 km/h · N
Gust 6 km/h
Waves
0.1 m
Current
0 km/h · SW
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Playa Carabeillo
Playa Carabeillo stretches along the Mediterranean coast of the province of Seville, in eastern Andalusia, immediately adjacent to Nerja and its characteristic limestone cliffs. Located about 50 kilometers east of Malaga, this beach is part of a string of small coves that dot the coastline between the Sierra de Almijara and the sea. The bay offers a southwest exposure, partially protected by rocky promontories that frame the access and create relatively calm water conditions even during changing weather. This small beach remains intimate compared to its immediate neighbors: Playa Carabeo, only 200 meters away, shares the same geological configuration but attracts more local visitors, while Playa Burriana, 400 meters away, has gradually become denser with tourist facilities. Carabeillo retains a less developed character, with an access that requires some determination—a winding coastal path descends to the shore, gradually revealing a small cove with crystal-clear waters. The rock formations bordering the beach bear witness to the intense geological activity of this region, where Jurassic limestones outcrop and shape every corner of the coastline. The absence of supervision and standard facilities—no first aid station, no showers or toilets—makes it a refuge for swimmers seeking tranquility. No parking facilities are formally developed in the immediate vicinity; visitors generally park in the small informal parking lot of the nearby coastal hamlet. The beach does not fly the Blue Flag, but this absence reflects the lack of official demand rather than the quality of the water or the environment.
About this spot
The name Carabeillo derives from the Spanish diminutive applied to "carabé," an ancient term designating a type of coral or erosion-shaped limestone formation. The Nerja region, to which this beach belongs, has been a crossroads of Mediterranean civilizations since antiquity—Phoenicians, Romans, and Moors have left lasting traces here. The Nerja Caves, discovered in 1959 just a few kilometers away, revealed human occupations dating back 20,000 years. Locally, Carabeillo remains the refuge of artisanal fishermen who, at dawn each day, moor their small boats in the cove before heading out to deeper waters—a practice unchanged for several generations, lending the place a rarely preserved authenticity on this now-touristy coastline.
Updated 5/9/2026
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What is the water temperature at Playa Carabeillo today?
25°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Playa Carabeillo today?
4 km/h · N. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Playa Carabeillo?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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