Lagoa De Albufeira-Mar

18.1°C Water temp · Sep 9

Portugal Coastal 1 - Excellent 18.1°C

Satellite image of LAGOA DE ALBUFEIRA-MAR — Satellite image © Esri

Sandy beach located in Albufeira Lagoon, combining rough sea conditions with calm lagoon waters. The lagoon is an area of unusual beauty with extensive calm waters and pine forests in the surrounding area.

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Water

Albufeira Lagoon (water body code CWB-I-4). Rio Tejo river basin.

Location

Sesimbra municipality. Coordinates: latitude 38.506473°, longitude -9.183371° (ETRS89).

Season

June 10th to September 12th, 2021. Triweekly sampling frequency.

Water Quality

Water quality classification for 2020 under Decreto-Lei 135/09 (June 3rd) as amended by Decreto-Lei 113/2012 (May 23rd). No significant microbiological pollution sources identified near this bathing water. No history of short-term pollution events. Zero days in bathing season 2020 when bathing was advised against or prohibited due to short-term pollution.

Risks

Potential for cyanobacteria, macroalgae, and phytoplankton proliferation rated as unlikely.