Playa Algarrobo Pm1

22.8°C Water temp · Sep 11

Spain Coastal 1 - Excellent 22.8°C

Satellite image of PLAYA ALGARROBO PM1 — Satellite image © Esri

Algarrobo is a 1,635-meter natural beach in Málaga, Andalucía, with an average width of 20 meters. The beach has a gravel composition and is moderately exposed to waves dominated by easterly and east-southeasterly winds. It experiences moderate bathing conditions and has a high occupancy level with urban development.

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Water

Mediterranean coastal water body influenced by Atlantic waters. Deep waters with mud and sand substrate. Microtidal range of 0–2 meters. Currents dominated toward the northeast. Annual precipitation of 400–600 millimeters with a torrentiality index of 25–50%.

Location

Algarrobo, Málaga, Andalucía, Spain. Car access available. Parking information not specified.

Facilities

Showers available. Waste bins present. Cleaning service available. Nautical equipment rental and yacht club facilities present. No lifeguard post. No lifesaving equipment. No disabled access. No danger signaling.

Season

1 June to 30 September

Water Quality

Classified as Excellent for all monitoring seasons from 2013 to 2016. Short-duration microbiological contamination risk is low. Identified pollution sources include diffuse sources from land use, built and altered surfaces, and the Algarrobo wastewater treatment plant (EDAR Algarrobo MA410). Risks from jellyfish, phytoplankton, and macroalgae proliferation are all low.

Risks

Short-duration microbiological contamination risk is low, originating from wastewater treatment discharge and riverine sources (Río Algarrobo and unnamed stream).