Playa Calahonda 1 Pm1

23.4°C Water temp · Jun 8

Spain Coastal 1 - Excellent 23.4°C

Satellite image of PLAYA CALAHONDA 1 PM1 — Satellite image © Esri

Calahonda is a 3,340-metre beach in Mijas, Málaga, located on the Mediterranean coast. The beach features dark sand, shallow waters, and a semiurban setting with high occupancy. Swimming conditions are generally calm, and the beach is situated within a protected area classified as a Site of Community Importance (LIC).

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Water

Mediterranean coastal water body. Shallow waters with sandy substrate. Average beach width of 20 metres. Micromareal range (0–2 m). Currents dominant toward the northeast. Wave exposure is moderate, with dominant waves from the east and east-southeast associated with levante wind.

Location

Mijas, Málaga, Andalucía, Spain. Access is available on foot or by car. Parking is available. The nearby Puerto Cabopino sports harbour serves the area.

Facilities

Surveillance equipment present. Showers available. Waste bins present. Cleaning service available. Boat rental available. Signage present. Boardwalks present. No Red Cross station. No lifeguard station. No disabled access. No toilets.

Season

1 June to 30 September

Water Quality

Water quality classification: Excellent (2012–2015 monitoring seasons). Microbiological pollution risk is low and short-duration (24 hours). Low risk from jellyfish, phytoplankton, and macroalgae proliferation.

Risks

One point source: Cala de Mijas wastewater treatment plant (EDAR CALA DE MIJAS, MA084), classified as treated urban discharge. Diffuse sources include land uses, built surfaces, and altered areas in the influence zone. Short-duration microbiological contamination risk (24 hours).