Playa Balanegra Pm1

23.3°C Water temp · Sep 11

Spain Coastal 1 - Excellent 23.3°C

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Balanegra is a natural Mediterranean coastal bathing water located in Almería, Spain, extending 2,470 metres in length with a mean width of 50 metres. The beach has a dark sand and gravel composition and experiences moderate wave conditions with levante winds. It is situated in an urban area with medium occupancy and offers easy pedestrian and vehicle access.

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Water

Coastal Mediterranean waters influenced by Atlantic waters. Water body code: 610016 Puerto de Adra - Guardias Viejas. Bathymetry indicates deep waters with muddy sand substrate. Micromareal range of 0–2 metres. Currents dominant towards the east, east-southeast, and east-northeast. Wave regime dominated by easterly and east-northeast winds associated with levante winds. Moderately exposed to wave action.

Location

Berja municipality, Almería province, Andalucía. The beach is accessible on foot and by car. A sports port is located at Adra, approximately 10 kilometres away.

Facilities

Red Cross lifeguard station, lifeguard equipment, surveillance equipment, signage, accessible facilities for disabled persons, toilets, showers, waste bins, cleaning service, and access ramps.

Season

1 June to 30 September

Water Quality

Water quality classification: Excellent for all monitoring seasons 2013–2016. Short-duration microbiological contamination risk assessed as low. Diffuse pollution sources include agricultural, built, and altered land uses in the influence zone. Watercourses that may influence the bathing water include Bco. del Saltadero, Rambla de Balanegra, Bco. Malo, and Barranco.

Risks

Short-duration microbiological contamination risk from diffuse sources assessed as low. Jellyfish, phytoplankton, and macroalgae proliferation risks all assessed as low.