Playa De L'estanyol Pm1

24.2°C Water temp · Jun 8

Spain Coastal 1 - Excellent 24.2°C

Satellite image of PLAYA DE L'ESTANYOL PM1 — Satellite image © Esri

Playa del Estanyol is a beach located in Moncofa, Castellón Province, in the Valencian Community, Spain. The beach has an irregular open configuration with small perpendicular groynes as defence structures and a rigid maritime promenade. It is situated between Beniesma beach to the north and Chilches municipality to the south. The beach has a high-energy microtidal regime with low annual precipitation typical of Mediterranean climate conditions.

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Water

Marine coastal water body. Shoreline length 533.1 metres, average width 68.5 metres. Composed of pebbles. Artificial origin. Low accumulation coast. Current direction south to north. Microtidal range. Located in the Júcar River Basin hydrographic demarcation.

Location

Moncofa municipality, Castellón Province, Valencian Community, Spain. Parking is available. Access for people with disabilities is not available.

Facilities

Lifeguard rescue service available. Public free toilets. Showers. Waste bins including selective collection. Buoys for swimming area demarcation. Bar/chiringuito. Parking. Low bather density during bathing season.

Season

June 1 to September 15.

Water Quality

Water quality classification monitored seasonally from June 1 to September 15. Monitoring point established in 2008 at the centre of the beach. Water body status classified as good. Weekly visual inspections conducted during bathing season assess water appearance, water analysis, and sand cleanliness. Short-duration contamination risk factors (E. coli and intestinal enterococci) evaluated as low frequency with mild impact.

Risks

Stormwater discharge point located at the northern limit of the beach (EB evacuation from l'Estany, 0.25 m diameter, seasonal frequency, medium risk classification). Short-duration contamination factors from rainfall, urban sanitation, and coastal discharges assessed as low frequency with mild impact. Rivers, industrial facilities, port facilities, and diffuse pollution assessed as low frequency with mild impact.