Playa Cala Del Pino Pm1

23.9°C Water temp · Jun 8

Spain Coastal 1 - Excellent 23.9°C

Satellite image of PLAYA CALA DEL PINO PM1 — Satellite image © Esri

Cala del Pino is a natural sandy beach located in La Manga del Mar Menor near Cartagena. The beach is 150 metres long with an average width of 12 metres and features golden sand. It experiences high occupancy and is used daily for recreational swimming. The beach has been awarded the Blue Flag.

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Water

Mediterranean coastal maritime zone within the Segura River Basin hydrographic demarcation. The water body is classified as El Mar Menor coastal water mass. Water renewal rate is less than 7 days. Microtidal regime with tidal amplitude less than 2 metres. Maximum estimated bathers: 780.

Location

Cartagena, La Manga del Mar Menor. Beach coordinates: UTM 700091.55, 4171483.19 (Zone 30N); Latitude 37.666889°, Longitude -0.732619°.

Facilities

Foot washing stations (3), toilets (4), children's playground, tourist boat access, pine forest area.

Water Quality

Water quality was classified as excellent for the period 2000–2011, including specific assessments in 2010 and 2011. No significant pollution pressure has been identified. There are no authorized discharges in the immediate area.

Risks

Toxic phytoplankton proliferation is a rare natural phenomenon. Monitoring in 2008 and 2009 found negligible presence of potentially toxic cells. Risk assessed as null or very low. Jellyfish blooms occur seasonally, with maximum abundance between spring and late summer.