Gamboa

14.9°C Water temp · Jun 8

Portugal Coastal 1 - Excellent 14.9°C

Satellite image of GAMBOA — Satellite image © Esri

Gamboa is an extensive sandy beach with clear waters and fine sand located within the urban perimeter of Peniche city. The beach is usually crowded due to its popularity among bathers.

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Water

Bathing water body CWB-II-3 in the Ribeiras do Oeste river basin.

Location

Peniche municipality. Coordinates: LAT 39.36465°, LON -9.372467° (ETRS89). Gamboa is part of a grouped bathing water area that includes Cova da Alfarroba and Peniche de Cima, serving as the representative monitoring point for the group.

Season

June 12th to September 12th (2021 season). Sampling frequency is triweekly.

Water Quality

Water quality classification 2020 under Decreto-Lei 135/09 (as amended by Decreto-Lei 113/2012). No significant microbiological pollution sources are present in the area of influence. No short-term pollution events occurred during the 2020 bathing season.

Risks

The potential for proliferation of cyanobacteria, macroalgae, and phytoplankton is unlikely. In the event of a pollution event affecting water quality, bathing will be advised against or prohibited, with warning signs posted at the bathing water.