Playa Camaron Pm1

23°C Water temp · Jul 22

Spain Coastal 1 - Excellent 23°C

Satellite image of PLAYA CAMARON PM1 — Satellite image © Esri

Camarón - Laguna is a natural coastal bathing water located in the Gulf of Cádiz, Andalucía. The beach extends for 2000 meters with an average width of 45 meters and features golden sand composition. It experiences moderate wave conditions and is exposed to Atlantic swell patterns. The area is characterized by shallow waters with a mesomareal tidal range of 2–4 metres.

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Water

Natural Atlantic coastal water body. Shallow waters with sandy and rocky substrate. Mesomareal tidal range of 2–4 metres. Dominant current towards south, south-southeast, and southeast. Wave regime predominantly from the west with secondary southeast waves. Annual precipitation 200–400 mm.

Location

Chipiona, Cádiz province, Andalucía. Access is on foot. Parking and additional facilities are available at the nearby Puerto Deportivo de Chipiona.

Facilities

Red Cross post, rescue equipment, lifeguards, signage, accessible ramps, toilets, showers, waste bins, cleaning service. No swimming zone, scuba diving zone, boat rental, or nautical club.

Season

1 June to 30 September

Water Quality

Classified as Excellent for all monitored seasons (2013–2016). Short-term microbiological contamination risk is low. Risk assessment methodology: Deterministic (UNE 150008 standard). Risk sources include diffuse land use impacts and a 2860-metre submarine outfall emergency overflow.

Risks

Low risk of jellyfish, phytoplankton, and macroalgae proliferation. Short-term microbiological contamination risk classified as low.