Playa Azucenas Pm1

23.6°C Water temp · Jun 8

Spain Coastal 1 - Excellent 23.6°C

Satellite image of PLAYA AZUCENAS PM1 — Satellite image © Esri

Azucenas is a natural Mediterranean coastal bathing water located in Motril, Granada, spanning 1800 metres in length with an average width of 30 metres. The beach features dark sand composition and is characterized by moderately exposed conditions with moderate wave action. The area is lightly occupied and largely undeveloped, with easy pedestrian access.

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Water

Mediterranean coastal water body. Bathymetry shows deep waters. Substrate of mud and sand. Micromareal range (0–2 m). Dominant current direction towards the northeast. Wave regime dominated by easterly and east-southeast winds (Levante). Annual precipitation 200–400 mm.

Location

Motril, Granada, Andalucía, Spain. Located along the Granada coastline (Litoral de Granada). Easy pedestrian access. Walkways available; no designated parking information provided.

Facilities

Red Cross lifeguard post present. Walkways available. Waste bins present. Cleaning service available. Sailing club (Club Náutico de Motril) nearby. No surveillance equipment, no lifesaving equipment, no signage, no disabled access, no toilets, no showers, no nautical rental, no scuba diving zone.

Season

1 June to 30 September

Water Quality

Classified as Excellent for all seasons 2013–2016. Short-duration contamination risk is low and microbiological in nature (24 hours). Diffuse pollution sources include agricultural land uses in the influence zone. Point sources not recorded. Low risk from jellyfish, phytoplankton, and macroalgae proliferation.

Risks

Low risk of short-duration microbiological contamination. Low risk of jellyfish, phytoplankton, and macroalgae blooms.