Playa Central Pm1

20.9°C Water temp · Jun 8

Spain Coastal 1 - Excellent 20.9°C

Satellite image of PLAYA CENTRAL PM1 — Satellite image © Esri

Playa Central is a 1,100-metre sandy beach in Isla Cristina, Huelva, located on the Atlantic coast of the Gulf of Cádiz. The beach has a mean width of 50 metres and is composed of golden sand with shallow waters. It experiences moderate wave conditions and is classified as a semi-urbanized natural coastal bathing area with high occupancy during the season.

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Water

Coastal Atlantic water body with shallow bathymetry and sandy substrate. Mesomareal tidal range of 2–4 metres. Dominant currents flow south to south-southeast. Moderate wave exposure with dominant waves from the west. Annual precipitation between 400–600 mm.

Location

Isla Cristina, Huelva, Andalusia, Spain. Easy pedestrian access with a promenade and boardwalks. Disabled access available. Parking and sports harbour facilities at Isla Cristina are nearby.

Facilities

Red Cross post, lifeguard and surveillance equipment, toilets, showers, waste bins, cleaning service, boardwalks, signage, danger warning signs, disabled access, water sports rental, sports harbour at Isla Cristina.

Season

1 June to 30 September

Water Quality

Classified as Excellent for all monitoring seasons (2016–2019). Water quality is primarily at short-duration microbiological risk due to the Isla Cristina wastewater treatment plant (EDAR). Risk level is Low. Monitoring follows the deterministic methodology UNE 150008.

Risks

Jellyfish risk: Low. Phytoplankton proliferation risk: Low. Macroalgae proliferation risk: Low.