Playa Calas Orientales(Maro) Pm1

26.7°C Water temp · Jul 22

Spain Coastal 1 - Excellent 26.7°C

Satellite image of PLAYA CALAS ORIENTALES(MARO) PM1 — Satellite image © Esri

Calas Orientales is a natural coastal bathing water located in Nerja, Málaga, along the Mediterranean coast of Andalusia. The beach stretches 210 metres in length with a mean width of 20 metres and comprises dark sand. It experiences moderately exposed conditions with moderate wave heights and a micromareal tidal range of 0–2 metres. The beach is lightly occupied and relatively isolated, with easy access on foot or by car.

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Water

Coastal Mediterranean water influenced by Atlantic waters. Deep waters with sandy mud substrate. Micromareal tidal range of 0–2 metres. Current regime dominates towards the northeast. Wave exposure is moderate, with dominant waves from the east and east-southeast associated with levante wind.

Location

Nerja, Málaga province, Andalusia. Located along the Málaga coastline between Rincón de la Victoria and the Maro Cliffs National Park boundary. Access is on foot or by car.

Facilities

Showers available. Waste bins and cleaning service present. No lifeguards. No toilets. No disabled access. No danger signage. No Red Cross post. Signalling present. Sailing club available. Marina del Este nearby.

Season

1 June to 30 September

Water Quality

Classified as excellent for all seasons reported: 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016. Short-duration microbiological contamination risk is low, associated with land use in the influence zone and agricultural surfaces. Risk from jellyfish, phytoplankton, and macroalgae proliferation is low.

Risks

Low-duration microbiological contamination risk from Arroyo del Arca and unnamed streams. Low risk from jellyfish, phytoplankton, and macroalgae.