Spain · autonomous community · official name Andalucía
Bathing water quality in Andalusia, Spain
Andalusia has 382 official bathing waters in the EEA dataset for the 2025 season (339 coastal, 17 transitional (lagoon/estuary), 13 lake and 13 river). 96.6% were classified Excellent — 10 points above the 86.6% across Spain — and 2 were Poor. By province, the Excellent share is highest in Almería (100% of 91) and lowest in Jaén (70% of 10). 325 sites have been Excellent in every season from 2015 to 2025.
Calidad de las aguas de baño en Andalucía
De 382 zonas de baño oficiales de la UE en Andalucía, el 96,6 % fue «excelente» en 2025; zonas con calificación «insuficiente»: 2.
382
official bathing waters
96.6%
Excellent in 2025
2
Poor in 2025
Not live: these are annual official classifications. Check the competent authority for today’s notices before swimming.
Map of official bathing waters in Andalusia
Excellent 369Good 6Sufficient 2Poor 2Not classified 3
Andalusia by province
Sites are placed in the Eurostat NUTS 3 provinces that contain their reported coordinates.
| Province | Sites | Excellent | Good | Sufficient | Poor | Not classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Málaga | 102 | 100 (98%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Almería | 91 | 91 (100%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cádiz | 82 | 79 (96.3%) | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Huelva | 50 | 50 (100%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Granada | 44 | 41 (93.2%) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaén | 10 | 7 (70%) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Córdoba | 2 | 1 (50%) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sevilla | 1 | 0 (0%) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Sea, lakes and rivers in Andalusia
| Water type | Sites | Excellent | Good | Sufficient | Poor | Not classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal | 339 | 333 (98.2%) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Transitional (lagoon/estuary) | 17 | 17 (100%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lake | 13 | 11 (84.6%) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| River | 13 | 8 (61.5%) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Coastal waters are assessed against stricter bacterial limits than lakes and rivers but are diluted far more; see how the classes are calculated.
Most consistent Excellent sites
325 sites were Excellent in all eleven seasons. Ordered by the length of the unbroken Excellent run ending in 2025; the first 24 are shown and every site is in the full list below.
- BALSA CELA L?CAR PM1 11 seasons · Almería
- EMBALSE BERMEJALES ARENAS DEL REY PM1 11 seasons · Granada
- MANANTIAL FUENCALIENTE ORCE PM1 11 seasons · Granada
- PLAYA AGUADULCE PM1 11 seasons · Almería
- PLAYA AGUADULCE PM2 11 seasons · Almería
- PLAYA AGUAMARGA PM1 11 seasons · Almería
- PLAYA ALGARROBICOS PM1 11 seasons · Almería
- PLAYA ALGARROBO PM1 11 seasons · Málaga
- PLAYA ANCHA PM1 11 seasons · Málaga
- PLAYA ARROYO VAQUERO PM1 11 seasons · Málaga
- PLAYA ARTOLA PM2 11 seasons · Málaga
- PLAYA AZUCENAS PM1 11 seasons · Granada
- PLAYA BA?OS DEL CARMEN PM1 11 seasons · Málaga
- PLAYA BAJA MAR-ALMAYATE PM1 11 seasons · Málaga
- PLAYA BAJA MAR-ALMAYATE PM2 11 seasons · Málaga
- PLAYA BAJONDILLO PM1 11 seasons · Málaga
- PLAYA BALANEGRA PM1 11 seasons · Almería
- PLAYA BALERMA PM1 11 seasons · Almería
- PLAYA BENAJARAFE PM2 11 seasons · Málaga
- PLAYA BENAJARAFE PM3 11 seasons · Málaga
- PLAYA BIL BIL - ARROYO DE LA MIEL PM2 11 seasons · Málaga
- PLAYA BIL BIL - ARROYO DE LA MIEL PM3 11 seasons · Málaga
- PLAYA BOLICHES-GAVIOTAS PM1 11 seasons · Málaga
- PLAYA BOLONIA PM2 11 seasons · Cádiz
Rated Poor in 2025
For a Poor site the Bathing Water Directive requires management measures, including a bathing prohibition or advice against bathing, so check the authority before visiting.
- RIO AGUASCEBAS VILLACARRILLO PM1 Poor in 3 of 3 classified seasons · Jaén
- RIO ARROYOMOLINOS ZAHARA PM1 Poor in 2 of 11 classified seasons · Cádiz
Changes from 2024 to 2025
Improved (0)
None.
Declined (5)
- EMBALSE RIO GUADAMATILLAS VISO (EL) PM1 Excellent → Good
- PLAYA EL CARMEN PM1 Good → Sufficient
- PLAYA GUADARRANQUE PM1 Good → Sufficient
- PLAYA LA CHARCA PM5 Excellent → Good
- RIVERA DEL HUEZNAR SAN NICOL?S DEL PUERTO PM1 Excellent → Good
How Andalusia rated since 2015
Counts for the sites in today’s 2025 inventory; the Excellent share is calculated over classified sites only.
| Season | Classified | Excellent | Excellent share | Poor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 379 | 369 | 97.4% | 2 |
| 2024 | 375 | 368 | 98.1% | 2 |
| 2023 | 373 | 366 | 98.1% | 0 |
| 2022 | 373 | 364 | 97.6% | 0 |
| 2021 | 366 | 350 | 95.6% | 0 |
| 2020 | 362 | 350 | 96.7% | 0 |
| 2019 | 365 | 348 | 95.3% | 2 |
| 2018 | 361 | 344 | 95.3% | 3 |
| 2017 | 361 | 343 | 95% | 1 |
| 2016 | 361 | 337 | 93.4% | 0 |
| 2015 | 359 | 335 | 93.3% | 1 |
Places with the most bathing waters in Andalusia
Each site is matched to its nearest named place (GeoNames, within 8 km in a straight line), so beaches of one resort or lake shore can be compared together. Select a place to show only its sites in the full list.
| Place | Province | Sites | Excellent | Poor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuengirola | Málaga | 11 | 10 (90.9%) | 0 |
| Málaga | Málaga | 10 | 10 (100%) | 0 |
| Mazagón | Huelva | 10 | 10 (100%) | 0 |
| Rincón de la Victoria | Málaga | 10 | 10 (100%) | 0 |
| Almería | Almería | 9 | 9 (100%) | 0 |
| El Puerto de Santa María | Cádiz | 9 | 9 (100%) | 0 |
| Torremolinos | Málaga | 9 | 9 (100%) | 0 |
| Cadiz | Cádiz | 8 | 8 (100%) | 0 |
| Carboneras | Almería | 8 | 8 (100%) | 0 |
| Chipiona | Cádiz | 8 | 8 (100%) | 0 |
| Garrucha | Almería | 8 | 8 (100%) | 0 |
| Mojacar | Almería | 8 | 8 (100%) | 0 |
| Punta Umbría | Huelva | 8 | 8 (100%) | 0 |
| Roquetas de Mar | Almería | 8 | 8 (100%) | 0 |
| Adra | Almería | 7 | 7 (100%) | 0 |
All 382 official bathing waters in Andalusia
Grouped by province, alphabetical within each group. Open a site for its 2015–2025 history, nearby alternatives, weather forecast and the national profile link.
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Málaga 102 sites · 98% Excellent
- EMBALSE CONDE DE GUADALHORCE ARDALES PM2 Excellent Excellent 7 seasons in a row
- EMBALSE CONDE DE GUADALHORCE ARDALES PM3 Excellent Excellent 6 seasons in a row
- MANANTIAL HEDIONDA CASARES PM1 · Manilva Excellent Excellent 10 seasons in a row
- PLAYA ALGARROBO PM1 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA ANCHA PM1 · Manilva Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA ARROYO VAQUERO PM1 · Estepona Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA ARTOLA PM2 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA BA?OS DEL CARMEN PM1 · Málaga Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA BAJA MAR-ALMAYATE PM1 · Torre del Mar Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA BAJA MAR-ALMAYATE PM2 · Torre del Mar Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA BAJONDILLO PM1 · Torremolinos Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA BENAJARAFE PM2 · Macharavialla Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA BENAJARAFE PM3 · Macharavialla Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA BIL BIL - ARROYO DE LA MIEL PM2 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA BIL BIL - ARROYO DE LA MIEL PM3 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA BOLICHES-GAVIOTAS PM1 · Fuengirola Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA BURRIANA PM1 · Nerja Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA CALA DEL MORAL PM2 · Rincón de la Victoria Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA CALACEITE PM1 · Torrox Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA CALAHONDA 1 PM1 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA CALAHONDA 2 PM1 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA CALAHONDA 3 PM1 Not classified
- PLAYA CALAS OCCIDENTALES PM1 · Nerja Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA CALAS ORIENTALES(MARO) PM1 · Nerja Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA CAMPO DE GOLF PM1 · Torremolinos Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA CARVAJAL PM1 · Benalmádena Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA CEMENTO PM1 · Rincón de la Victoria Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA CENICERO-LAS LINDES PM1 · Torrox Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA CHILCHEZ PM1 · Rincón de la Victoria Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA CHULLERA PM1 · San Enrique de Guadiaro Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA DEL CHAPARRAL PM1 · Fuengirola Excellent Excellent 4 seasons in a row
- PLAYA DEL PADR?N PM1 · Estepona Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA DEL SALADILLO PM1 · San Pedro Alcántara Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA EL BOMBO PM1 · Fuengirola Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA EL CABLE-RIO REAL PM1 · Marbella Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA EL CANDADO PM1 · Rincón de la Victoria Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA EL CASTILLO PM1 · Fuengirola Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA EL CASTILLO PM1 · Manilva Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA EL CHARCON PM1 · Fuengirola Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA EL CRISTO PM1 · Estepona Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA EL DEDO PM1 · Málaga Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA EL FARO PM1 · Marbella Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA EL MORCHE PM1 · Torrox Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA EL PALO PM1 · Málaga Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA FERRARA PM1 · Torrox Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA FUENGIROLA PM1 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA FUENTE DE LA SALUD PM1 · Torremolinos Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA GUADALMANSA PM1 · San Pedro Alcántara Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA GUADALMAR PM1 · Torremolinos Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA GUADALMINA-SAN PEDRO PM1 · San Pedro Alcántara Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LA ARA?A PM1 · Rincón de la Victoria Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LA CALA PM1 · Fuengirola Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LA CALETA PM1 · Torre del Mar Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LA CALETA PM1 · Málaga Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LA CALETA PM2 · Málaga Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LA CARIHUELA PM1 · Torremolinos Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LA CARIHUELA PM2 · Torremolinos Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LA FONTANILLA-FARO PM1 · Marbella Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LA GALERA-DORADA PM1 · Estepona Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LA PALOMA PM1 · Manilva Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LA RADA PM2 · Estepona Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LA RADA PM3 · Estepona Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LA YUCA - ARROYOHONDO PM2 · Benalmádena Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LAGOS PM1 · Algarrobo Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LAS CHAPAS PM1 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LAS DORADAS PM1 · Fuengirola Not classified
- PLAYA LAS PALMERAS PM1 · Torre del Mar Excellent Excellent 10 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LOS ALAMOS PM1 · Torremolinos Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LOS MONTEROS PM1 · Marbella Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LOS RUBIOS PM1 · Rincón de la Victoria Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA MALAGUETA PM1 · Málaga Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA MALAPESQUERA - SANTA ANA PM1 · Arroyo de la Miel Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA MEZQUITILLA PM1 · Algarrobo Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA NAGUELES PM2 · Marbella Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA NUEVA ANDALUC?A PM1 · San Pedro Alcántara Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA PE?ON DEL CUERVO PM1 · Rincón de la Victoria Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA PE?ONCILLO PM1 · Torrox Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA PEDREGALEJOS-ACACIAS PM1 · Málaga Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA PLAYAMAR PM1 · Torremolinos Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA PLAYAMAR PM2 · Torremolinos Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA PLAYAZO PM1 · Nerja Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA PUERTO BANUS PM1 · San Pedro Alcántara Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA RINCON VICTORIA PM2 · Rincón de la Victoria Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA RINCON VICTORIA PM3 · Rincón de la Victoria Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA SABINILLAS PM1 · Manilva Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA SABINILLAS PM5 · Manilva Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA SACABA PM1 · Málaga Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA SACABA PM2 · Málaga Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA SAN ANDRES PM1 · Málaga Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA SAN FRANCISCO PM1 · Fuengirola Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA SANTA AMALIA PM1 · Fuengirola Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA TORRE BENAGALBON PM1 · Rincón de la Victoria Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA TORRE DEL MAR PM1 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA TORRE DEL MAR PM2 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA TORRE DEL MAR PM3 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA TORREBLANCA PM1 · Fuengirola Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA TORRECILLA PM1 · Nerja Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA TORREMUELLE - CARVAJAL PM1 · Benalmádena Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA TORREVIGIA - TORREQUEBRADA PM1 · Arroyo de la Miel Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA VALLE NIZA PM1 · Macharavialla Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA VENUS-BAJADILLA PM1 · Marbella Excellent Excellent 8 seasons in a row
- PLAYA VILCHES PM1 · Nerja Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
Almería 91 sites · 100% Excellent
- BALSA CELA L?CAR PM1 · Tíjola Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA AGUADULCE PM1 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA AGUADULCE PM2 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA AGUAMARGA PM1 · Carboneras Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA ALGARROBICOS PM1 · Carboneras Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA BALANEGRA PM1 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA BALERMA PM1 · Balanegra Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA CALA PANIZO PM1 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA CALA TIA ANTONIA PM1 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA CALIPSO PM1 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA CARBONCILLO PM1 · Adra Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA CASTILLO DE MACENAS PM1 · Mojacar Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA CENSO PM2 · Adra Excellent Excellent 8 seasons in a row
- PLAYA CERRILLOS (PARAJE NATURAL) PM1 · Roquetas de Mar Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA CERRILLOS PM2 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA COSTA TRANQUILA PM1 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA COSTACABANA PM2 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA COSTACABANA PM3 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA DE LA RUMINA PM1 · Mojacar Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA DE LA URBANIZACION PLAYA SERENA PM1 · Roquetas de Mar Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA DE LAS SALINAS PM2 · Roquetas de Mar Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA DE LOS BAJOS PM1 · Aguadulce Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA DEL LANCE NUEVO PM1 · Mojacar Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA EL ALQUIAN PM1 · Costacabana Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA EL ANCON PM1 · Carboneras Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA EL ANCON PM2 · Carboneras Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA EL CALON PM1 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA EL CANTAL PM1 · Mojacar Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA EL CORRAL PM1 · Carboneras Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA EL DESCARGADOR PM1 · Mojacar Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA EL LANCE DE LA VIRGEN PM1 · Adra Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA EL PALMER PM1 · Aguadulce Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA EL PALMERAL PM1 · Almería Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA EL PLAYAZO DE RODALQUILAR PM1 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA EL PLAYAZO PM1 · Garrucha Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA EL TOYO PM1 · Retamar Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA GARRUCHA PM1 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA GARRUCHA PM2 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA GENOVESES PM1 · San José Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA GUAINOS BAJOS PM1 · Adra Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA GUARDIAS VIEJAS PM1 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA GUARDIAS VIEJAS PM3 · Balanegra Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LA BAJADILLA PM1 · Roquetas de Mar Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LA CARACOLA PM1 · Adra Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LA GALERA PM1 · Carboneras Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LA GARROFA PM1 · Aguadulce Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LA ISLETA DEL MORO PM1 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LA VENTILLA PM1 · Aguadulce Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LAS MARINAS-BOLAGA PM1 · Garrucha Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LAS MARINICAS PM3 · Carboneras Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LAS NEGRAS PM1 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LAS OLAS PM1 · Almería Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LAS SALINAS DE CABO DE GATA PM1 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LEVANTE ALMERIMAR PM1 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LOS BARQUICOS-COCONES PM1 · Carboneras Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LOS ESCULLOS PM1 · San José Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LOS NARDOS PM1 Excellent Excellent 10 seasons in a row
- PLAYA MAR RABIOSA PM1 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA MAR SERENA PM1 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA MARINA DE LA TORRE PM1 · Garrucha Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA MONSUL PM1 · San José Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA NUEVA ALMERIA PM1 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA NUEVA ALMERIA PM2 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA P?SITO GARRUCHA PM1 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA PALOMARES PM1 · Vera Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA PIEDRA VILLAZAR PM1 · Mojacar Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA PONIENTE ALMERIMAR PM1 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA POZO ESPARTO PM1 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA PUERTO REY PM1 · Garrucha Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA RETAMAR PM1 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA ROMANILLAS PM1 · Roquetas de Mar Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA ROMANILLAS PM2 · Roquetas de Mar Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA ROMANILLAS PM3 · Roquetas de Mar Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA SAN JOSE PM1 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA SAN JOSE PM2 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA SAN MIGUEL DE CABO DE GATA PM1 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA SAN MIGUEL PM1 · El Ejido Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA SAN MIGUEL-LAS CONCHAS PM1 · Almería Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA SAN MIGUEL-LAS CONCHAS PM2 · Almería Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA SAN MIGUEL-LAS CONCHAS PM3 · Almería Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA SAN MIGUEL-LAS CONCHAS PM4 · Almería Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA SAN NICOLAS PM1 · Adra Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA SIRENA LOCA PM1 · Adra Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA TORREGARCIA PM1 · Retamar Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA URBANIZACION ROQUETAS PM1 · Roquetas de Mar Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA VENTA DEL BANCAL PM1 · Mojacar Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA VENTANICAS PM1 · Mojacar Excellent
- PLAYA VILLARICOS PM1 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA VILLARICOS PM2 · Vera Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA ZAPILLO PM3 · Almería Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYAZO GARRUCHA PM1 Excellent Excellent 5 seasons in a row
Cádiz 82 sites · 96.3% Excellent · 1 Poor
- EMBALSE ARCOS ARCOS DE LA FRONTERA PM1 Excellent Excellent 6 seasons in a row
- EMBALSE BORNOS BORNOS PM2 Excellent Excellent 4 seasons in a row
- PLAYA ACULADERO-PUERTO SHERRY PM1 · El Puerto de Santa María Excellent
- PLAYA BAJO DE GUIA-BONANZA PM1 · Sanlúcar de Barrameda Excellent Excellent 10 seasons in a row
- PLAYA BAJO DE GUIA-BONANZA PM2 · Sanlúcar de Barrameda Excellent Excellent 9 seasons in a row
- PLAYA BOLONIA PM2 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA CA?OS DE MECA PM1 · Barbate Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA CALA DEL ACEITE PM1 · Conil de la Frontera Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA CALA SARDINA PM1 · San Enrique de Guadiaro Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA CAMARON PM1 · Chipiona Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA CAMPOSOTO PM1 · San Fernando Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA CAMPOSOTO PM2 · San Fernando Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA CORTADURA PM1 · Cadiz Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA CORTADURA PM2 · Cadiz Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA CORTADURA PM3 · Cadiz Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA CRUZ MAR-CANTERAS PM1 · Chipiona Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA DE FUENTEBRAVIA PM1 · El Puerto de Santa María Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA DE LA MURALLA PM1 · El Puerto de Santa María Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA DE LEVANTE PM1 · El Puerto de Santa María Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA DE LEVANTE SANTA B?RBARA PM1 · La Línea de la Concepción Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA DE LEVANTE SANTA B?RBARA PM2 · La Línea de la Concepción Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA DE LEVANTE SANTA CLARA-ALCAIDESA PM1 · San Roque Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA DE LEVANTE SOBREVELA-TORRENUEVA PM1 · La Línea de la Concepción Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA DE SANTA CATALINA PM1 · El Puerto de Santa María Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA EL CARMEN PM1 · Barbate Sufficient Good → Sufficient since 2024
- PLAYA EL FARO PM1 · San Enrique de Guadiaro Excellent Excellent 7 seasons in a row
- PLAYA EL PALMAR PM1 · Conil de la Frontera Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA EL PUNTALILLO PM1 · Rota Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA EL RINCONCILLO PM1 · Guadacorte Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA EL RINCONCILLO PM2 · Algeciras Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA EL ROMPIDILLO-CHORRILLO PM1 · Rota Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA FUENTE DEL GALLO PM1 · Conil de la Frontera Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA GALEONES PM1 · Rota Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA GETARES-SAN GARCIA PM1 · Algeciras Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA GETARES-SAN GARCIA PM2 · Algeciras Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA GUADARRANQUE PM1 · Guadacorte Sufficient Good → Sufficient since 2024
- PLAYA HIERBABUENA PM1 · Barbate Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LA BALLENA PM1 · Chipiona Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LA BALLENA PM2 · Chipiona Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LA BARROSA PM1 · Chiclana de la Frontera Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LA BARROSA PM2 · Chiclana de la Frontera Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LA CACHUCHA PM1 · Puerto Real Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LA CALETA PM1 · Cadiz Excellent Excellent 4 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LA CALZADA PM1 · Sanlúcar de Barrameda Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LA COSTILLA PM1 · Rota Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LA COSTILLA PM2 · Rota Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LA FONTANILLA PM2 · Conil de la Frontera Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LA JARA PM1 · Sanlúcar de Barrameda Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LA PUNTILLA PM1 · El Puerto de Santa María Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LA PUNTILLA PM2 · El Puerto de Santa María Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LA VICTORIA PM1 · Cadiz Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LA VICTORIA PM2 · Cadiz Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LA VICTORIA PM3 · Cadiz Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LOS BATELES PM1 · Conil de la Frontera Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LOS LANCES PM1 · Tarifa Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LOS LANCES PM2 · Tarifa Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LOS LANCES PM3 · Tarifa Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA MICAELA PM1 · Chipiona Excellent Excellent 10 seasons in a row
- PLAYA PALMONES PM1 · Guadacorte Excellent Excellent 9 seasons in a row
- PLAYA PALMONES PM2 · Guadacorte Excellent Excellent 9 seasons in a row
- PLAYA PALMONES PM3 · Guadacorte Excellent Excellent 9 seasons in a row
- PLAYA PONIENTE PM1 · La Línea de la Concepción Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA PUENTE MAYORGA PM1 · La Línea de la Concepción Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA PUENTE MAYORGA PM2 · San Roque Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA PUNTA CANDOR PM1 · Rota Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA REGLA PM1 · Chipiona Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA RIO SAN PEDRO PM1 · Puerto Real Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA ROCHE PM1 · Conil de la Frontera Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA SANCTI PETRI PM1 · Chiclana de la Frontera Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA SOTOGRANDE PM1 · San Enrique de Guadiaro Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA STA MARIA DEL MAR PM1 · Cadiz Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA TORREGUADIARO PM1 · San Enrique de Guadiaro Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA TORREGUADIARO PM2 · San Enrique de Guadiaro Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA TRES PIEDRAS- LA BALLENA PM1 · Chipiona Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA TRES PIEDRAS- LA BALLENA PM2 · Chipiona Excellent
- PLAYA VALDELAGRANA PM1 · El Puerto de Santa María Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA VALDELAGRANA PM2 · El Puerto de Santa María Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA VALDEVAQUEROS PM1 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA ZAHARA DE LOS ATUNES PM1 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA ZAHARA DE LOS ATUNES PM1 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA ZAHORA PM1 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- RIO ARROYOMOLINOS ZAHARA PM1 Poor Poor in 2 of 11 classified seasons
Huelva 50 sites · 100% Excellent
- PLAYA CA?O DE LA CULATA-NUEVO PORTIL PM2 · El Rompido Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA CA?O DE LA CULATA-NUEVO PORTIL PM3 · El Rompido Excellent Excellent 6 seasons in a row
- PLAYA CASITA AZUL PM1 · Islantilla Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA CENTRAL PM1 · La Antilla Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA CENTRAL PM1 · Isla Cristina Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA DE LA GAVIOTA PM1 · Isla Cristina Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA DE LOS HARAGANES PM1 · Isla Cristina Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA EL HOYO PM1 · Isla Cristina Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA EL PORTIL PM1 · El Rompido Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA ENEBRALES-LA BOTA PM1 · Punta Umbría Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA ENEBRALES-LA BOTA PM2 · Punta Umbría Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA ENEBRALES-LA BOTA PM3 · Punta Umbría Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA ESPIGON PM2 · Mazagón Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA ESPIGON PM3 · Punta Umbría Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA ISLA CANELA PM1 · Ayamonte Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA ISLA CRISTINA PM1 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA ISLANTILLA PM1 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA ISLANTILLA PM2 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LA ANTILLA LEVANTE PM1 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LA ANTILLA PONIENTE PM1 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LA REDONDELA PM1 · Islantilla Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LA REDONDELA PM2 · Islantilla Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA MATALASCA?AS PM1 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA MATALASCA?AS PM2 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA MATALASCA?AS PM3 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA MATALASCA?AS PM4 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA MATALASCA?AS PM5 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA MATALASCA?AS PM6 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA MATALASCA?AS PM7 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA MATALASCA?AS PM8 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA MAZAG N/CIPARSA PM1 · Mazagón Excellent Excellent 4 seasons in a row
- PLAYA MAZAG N/CIPARSA PM2 · Mazagón Excellent Excellent 4 seasons in a row
- PLAYA MAZAG N/CIPARSA PM3 · Mazagón Excellent Excellent 4 seasons in a row
- PLAYA MAZAGON/CASTILLA PM1 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA MAZAGON/CASTILLA PM1 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA MAZAGON/CASTILLA PM2 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA MAZAGON/CASTILLA PM2 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA MAZAGON/CASTILLA PM3 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA MAZAGON/CASTILLA PM4 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA MAZAGON/CASTILLA PM5 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA PUNTA DEL MORAL PM1 · Isla Cristina Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA PUNTA DEL MORAL PM2 · Isla Cristina Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA PUNTA UMBRIA PM3 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA PUNTA UMBRIA PM4 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA PUNTA UMBRIA PM5 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA PUNTA UMBRIA PM6 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA SAN BRUNO PM1 · Ayamonte Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA SAN MIGUEL PM2 · El Rompido Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA SAN MIGUEL PM3 · El Rompido Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA SANTA PURA PM1 · La Antilla Excellent Excellent 4 seasons in a row
Granada 44 sites · 93.2% Excellent
- EMBALSE BERMEJALES ARENAS DEL REY PM1 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- EMBALSE CUBILLAS ALBOLOTE PM1 · Calicasas Excellent Excellent 8 seasons in a row
- EMBALSE NEGRATIN CUEVAS DEL CAMPO PM1 · Zújar Excellent Excellent 4 seasons in a row
- MANANTIAL FUENCALIENTE HU?SCAR PM1 · Huéscar Excellent Excellent 7 seasons in a row
- MANANTIAL FUENCALIENTE ORCE PM1 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA AZUCENAS PM1 · Torrenueva Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA BONITA PM1 · Sorvilán Excellent Excellent 7 seasons in a row
- PLAYA CABRIA PM1 · Almuñécar Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA CALAHONDA PM1 · Gualchos Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA CAMBRILES PM1 · Castell de Ferro Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA CANTARRIJAN PM1 · La Herradura Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA CARCHUNA PM2 · Torrenueva Excellent Excellent 3 seasons in a row
- PLAYA CARCHUNA PM3 · Torrenueva Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA CASARONES PM1 · Castell de Ferro Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA CASTELL DE FERRO PM1 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA CASTELL DE FERRO PM2 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA CASTILLO DE BA?OS PM1 · Castell de Ferro Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA COTOBRO PM1 · La Herradura Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA EL LANCE PM2 · Castell de Ferro Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA EL POZUELO PM1 · Albuñol Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LA CHARCA PM1 · Salobreña Excellent Excellent 7 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LA CHARCA PM2 · Salobreña Good
- PLAYA LA CHARCA PM5 · Salobreña Good Excellent → Good since 2024
- PLAYA LA GUARDIA PM1 · Salobreña Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LA GUARDIA PM2 · Salobreña Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LA HERRADURA PM2 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LA HERRADURA PM3 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LA MAMOLA PM1 · Sorvilán Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LA RABITA PM1 · Albuñol Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LA RIJANA PM1 · Castell de Ferro Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA LAS CA?AS PM2 · Albuñol Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA MARINA DEL ESTE PM1 · La Herradura Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA MELICENA PM1 · Albuñol Excellent Excellent 3 seasons in a row
- PLAYA PLAYA GRANADA PM1 · Salobreña Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA PONIENTE PM2 · El Varadero Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA POZUELO PM1 · Almuñécar Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA PUERTA DEL MAR PM1 · Almuñécar Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA PUNTA DEL R O PM1 · Salobreña Excellent Excellent 4 seasons in a row
- PLAYA SAN CRISTOBAL PM1 · Almuñécar Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA TORRENUEVA PM1 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA TORRENUEVA PM2 Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- PLAYA TORRENUEVA PM3 Excellent Excellent 2 seasons in a row
- PLAYA VELILLA PM2 · Almuñécar Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- RIO TOBA GUAJARES (LOS) PM1 · Lentegí Good
Jaén 10 sites · 70% Excellent · 1 Poor
- ARROYO DEL BUENAMAR BEAS DE SEGURA PM1 Not classified
- ARROYO LOS MOLINOS SILES PM1 Good
- EMBALSE ENCINAREJO AND?JAR PM1 Excellent Excellent 3 seasons in a row
- EMBALSE RUMBLAR BA?OS DE LA ENCINA PM1 · Baños de la Encina Excellent Excellent 4 seasons in a row
- RIO AGUASCEBAS VILLACARRILLO PM1 Poor Poor in 3 of 3 classified seasons
- RIO BOROSA SANTIAGO-PONTONES PM1 Excellent Excellent 4 seasons in a row
- RIO GUADALIMAR SILES PM1 Excellent
- RIO GUADALQUIVIR CAZORLA PM2 · La Iruela Excellent Excellent 3 seasons in a row
- RIO GUADALQUIVIR VILLANUEVA DEL ARZOBISPO PM1 Excellent Excellent 4 seasons in a row
- RIO JANDULA AND?JAR PM1 Excellent Excellent 4 seasons in a row
Córdoba 2 sites · 50% Excellent
- EMBALSE BRE?A ,LA) ALMOD?VAR DEL R?O PM1 · Almodóvar del Río Excellent Excellent 7 seasons in a row
- EMBALSE RIO GUADAMATILLAS VISO (EL) PM1 · El Viso Good Excellent → Good since 2024
Sevilla 1 site · 0% Excellent
- RIVERA DEL HUEZNAR SAN NICOL?S DEL PUERTO PM1 · San Nicolás del Puerto Good Excellent → Good since 2024
Compared with other autonomous communities in Spain
| # | Autonomous community | Sites | Excellent | Poor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andalusia | 382 | 96.6% | 2 |
| 2 | Murcia | 85 | 96.5% | 0 |
| 3 | Canary Islands | 218 | 95.9% | 0 |
| 4 | Catalonia | 263 | 92.8% | 1 |
| 5 | Galicia | 519 | 89.2% | 5 |
| 6 | Valencian Community | 293 | 88.4% | 5 |
| 7 | Asturias | 73 | 86.3% | 2 |
| 8 | Cantabria | 40 | 85% | 1 |
| 9 | Basque Country | 62 | 72.6% | 2 |
| 10 | Balearic Islands | 191 | 69.6% | 3 |
| 11 | Navarre | 15 | 66.7% | 0 |
| 12 | Castilla–La Mancha | 38 | 60.5% | 7 |
| 13 | Aragon | 21 | 42.9% | 1 |
| 14 | Castile and León | 41 | 36.6% | 7 |
| 15 | Extremadura | 29 | 31% | 11 |
Autonomous communities with at least 15 official bathing waters. Size, water type and how densely sites are designated differ, so the table is context rather than a verdict.
Quick answers
- How many bathing waters in Andalusia were rated Excellent in 2025?
- 369 of 382 (96.6%) in the official EEA 2025 classification; 6 were Good, 2 Sufficient and 2 Poor, and 3 had no class. That ranks Andalusia 1 of 15 Spain autonomous communities by Excellent share.
- Which province of Andalusia has the highest share of Excellent sites?
- Almería: 100% of its 91 sites were Excellent in 2025. Huelva follows with 100%. Only provinces with at least five sites are compared; see the full table.
- Which beaches in Andalusia have the best long-term record?
- 325 sites were Excellent in every season from 2015 to 2025, for example BALSA CELA L?CAR PM1, EMBALSE BERMEJALES ARENAS DEL REY PM1, MANANTIAL FUENCALIENTE ORCE PM1. See the ranking.
- Which places in Andalusia have the most official bathing waters?
- Fuengirola (11, 90.9% Excellent), Málaga (10, 100% Excellent), Mazagón (10, 100% Excellent). See the place table; places are the nearest named settlement to each site.
- Were any bathing waters in Andalusia rated Poor?
- Yes, 2: RIO AGUASCEBAS VILLACARRILLO PM1, RIO ARROYOMOLINOS ZAHARA PM1.
- Where do I check whether swimming is allowed today?
- On NÁYADE (Ministry of Health) (Ministry of Health (NÁYADE system) and the regional health authorities). Temporary bans, pollution alerts and closures are published there and on signs at the water, not in the annual EEA class.
Spain overview · All autonomous communities of Spain · Bathing waters near Malaga · Bathing season dates
Sources and method
Bathing-water records: European Environment Agency (EEA), data and coordinates reported by Spain, licensed CC BY 4.0. Region and province boundaries: Eurostat NUTS 2024 (© EuroGeographics for the administrative boundaries). Place names: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). A site belongs to the area that contains its reported coordinates; a site up to 10 km off the generalised coastline is placed in the nearest area of Spain. Counts, shares and rankings are calculated by BathingWaterFinder from the official records.