Playa De La Caleta Pm1

26.9°C Water temp · Sep 10

Spain Coastal 1 - Excellent 26.9°C

Satellite image of PLAYA DE LA CALETA PM1 — Satellite image © Esri

La Caleta is a beach in Orihuela, Alicante, Spain, located in the Valencian Community. The beach has an irregular closed configuration with perpendicular breakwaters for protection and a rigid maritime promenade. It is bordered to the north by Cala Capitán beach and to the south by Calas de Aguamarina beach. The beach has a high density of bathers during the bathing season and is situated in an urban area.

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Water

Coastal seawater. Shoreline length of 336.3 meters with an average width of 21.9 meters. Sandy composition of artificial origin. Currents flow from south to north. Micromareal tidal range. Located in the Segura River Basin hydrographic demarcation.

Location

Located in the municipality of Orihuela, province of Alicante, Valencian Community, Spain. Parking available. Accessible to people with disabilities. Maritime access available.

Facilities

Lifeguard services available. Free public toilets and toilets in beach bars. Foot showers available. Accessible parking. Beach bar and chiringuito. Chair and umbrella rental, roller skate rental, and kiosk services. Buoys present. High bather density during bathing season.

Season

Official bathing season: 1 June to 15 September.

Water Quality

Water quality classification: Excellent (as of 2023). Water body status classified as Good under the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/CE). Monitoring point established in 1988 at the center of the beach. No direct discharges to the shoreline that could affect water quality. Weekly inspections conducted during the bathing season evaluate visual inspection parameters and water cleanliness.

Risks

Potential short-term contamination factors present with low frequency and slight impact: rainfall, urban sanitation, and coastal discharges. Rivers or canals, industrial installations, port facilities, and diffuse pollution all present with low frequency and slight impact. No direct sewage connections or geographical accidents that would transport stormwater to the beach. No environmental control point deemed necessary as there are no direct discharges.