Playa De Fora Forat Pm1

29.3°C Water temp · Jul 22

Spain Coastal 1 - Excellent 29.3°C

Satellite image of PLAYA DE FORA FORAT PM1 — Satellite image © Esri

Playa de Fora del Forat is a maritime bathing area located in Vinaròs, Castellón, in the Valencian Community of Spain. The beach has an irregular closed configuration with parallel breakwaters as defensive structures and a rigid seaside promenade. It is bounded to the north by the Cervòl River and to the south by Playa del Fortí. The beach has a sandy composition of artificial origin and is situated on a low accumulation coast.

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Water

Maritime bathing water in the Júcar hydrographic district. The beach shoreline measures 321.1 metres with a mean width of 50.0 metres. Sandy composition. Micromareal tidal range. Current direction runs south to north. Water mass category: coastal. Water mass status: very good.

Location

Vinaròs, Castellón, Valencian Community, Spain. Access available via multiple routes within the municipality. Parking facilities are available.

Facilities

Lifeguards and rescue services available. Free public toilets. Footwash facilities. Bins for general and selective waste. Umbrella and lounger rental. Beach access available. Disabled access available. Buoys and safety marking systems in place. Bar/chiringuito. High density of bathers during bathing season.

Season

1 June to 15 September

Water Quality

Water quality is classified as excellent based on monitoring data. Classification system uses categories: Excellent, Good, Sufficient, and Insufficient. Weekly inspections are conducted during the bathing season evaluating visual inspection parameters, beach maintenance, access conditions, and service functionality. Monitoring point PM1 established in 2008 at centre beach coordinates 795205, 4486157 (UTM Zone 30).

Risks

Two discharge points identified: Riu Cervol (natural watercourse, 39 metres wide, seasonal frequency, low risk) at the northern boundary; Aliviadero E.B Paseo Marítimo (urban origin overflow, 1.5 metres diameter, sporadic frequency, medium risk) at the northern boundary. Low frequency and mild impact from rainfall, urban sewerage, and coastal discharges. Low frequency and mild impact from rivers/canals, industrial installations, port facilities, and diffuse pollution. No environmental control point established as direct coastal discharges or urban sewerage connections unlikely to affect water quality.