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Quick answer: Cala de la Polacra today
Cala de la Polacra is a BeachFinder spot in DZ, DZ. Today, compare water temperature 29°C, wind 4 km/h · NE, uv 7.8, 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
29°C
Wind
4 km/h · NE
UV
7.8
Waves
0.2 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Aug 12, 12:00 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, 12:00 AM
Water temp
29°C
Air temp
27°C
Feels like
34°C
UV index
7.8
Wind
4 km/h · NE
Gust 10 km/h
Waves
0.2 m
Current
1 km/h · S
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Cala de la Polacra
Cala de la Polacra stretches along the Algerian Mediterranean coast, in the Tlemcen region, near the rugged coastline that characterizes this part of the Rif. Located about 2 km from the limestone cliffs overlooking the hinterland, this small cove benefits from a southwest exposure, partially protected from prevailing winds by the surrounding reliefs. The shore, composed of pebbles and coarse sand, is part of a fragmented coastal landscape where calas succeed rocky headlands, typical of North African Mediterranean coastlines shaped by marine erosion. The cala itself offers an intimate configuration, with limited width and a gentle slope towards the water. 1.6 km to the northwest is Playazo de Rodalquilar, a larger beach with different characteristics, while Cala de el Carnaje, also 1.6 km away, offers a similar but distinct alternative. The atmosphere is that of an undeveloped Mediterranean cove, where the absence of modern infrastructure allows natural elements to dominate: rocks polished by waves, crystal-clear water in calm periods, and coastal silence broken only by the surf. No beach equipment is reported on site. Bathing takes place without supervision. Access for people with reduced mobility is not provided. This minimalist configuration makes it a place of limited patronage, suitable for visitors seeking an unmediated coastal experience.
About this spot
Cala de la Polacra derives its name from the Spanish term "polacra," which once designated a type of Mediterranean merchant ship with lateen sails, suggesting a history of maritime trade between the northern and southern shores of the Mediterranean. This Algerian coastal region, long a crossroads of trade routes and Barbary raids in the 16th and 17th centuries, retains traces of this ancient circulation in its calas. The limestone cliffs overlooking the site testify to marine geology dating back to the Jurassic period, while the pebbles polished by the waves tell of millennia of coastal erosion. According to local accounts, these small coves once served as refuges for fishermen during sudden storms, a role they still fulfill despite the modernization of fishing techniques.
Updated 5/9/2026
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What is the water temperature at Cala de la Polacra today?
29°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Cala de la Polacra today?
4 km/h · NE. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Cala de la Polacra?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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