Playa Cantarrijan Pm1

23.6°C Water temp · Jun 8

Spain Coastal 1 - Excellent 23.6°C

Satellite image of PLAYA CANTARRIJAN PM1 — Satellite image © Esri

Cantarriján is a natural coastal beach in Almuñecar, Granada, located within a protected marine area on the Mediterranean coast. The beach is 340 meters long with an average width of 43 meters, composed of gravel and dark sand. It experiences calm bathing conditions and is classified as moderately exposed to wave action, with dominant easterly winds. The beach is relatively isolated in character with medium occupancy levels.

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Water

Mediterranean coastal waters. Deep waters with muddy-sand substrate. Micromareal range (0–2 m). Dominant currents flow toward the northeast. Waves are dominant from the east and east-southeast associated with levante wind. Annual precipitation 400–600 mm.

Location

Almuñecar, Granada, Andalucía. Easy access on foot or by car. Accessible via walkways. No parking specifically mentioned.

Facilities

Red Cross station. Toilets. Showers. Waste bins. Cleaning service. Nautical equipment rental. Signage present. Walkways available. No lifeguard team. No disabled access. No underwater diving zone.

Season

1 June to 30 September

Water Quality

Water quality classified as Excellent for all monitoring seasons (2013–2016). Low short-term microbiological contamination risk (24 hours). Low risk of jellyfish, phytoplankton, and macroalgae proliferation. Diffuse pollution sources include land use in the influence zone and forest/natural surfaces. Monitoring conducted according to UNE 150008 standard by environmental and health authorities.

Risks

Diffuse pollution sources from land use and natural surfaces in the influence zone. Low risk of short-term microbiological contamination from Cantarriján stream.