Playa De La Fossa Pm1

28.6°C Water temp · Jul 22

Spain Coastal 1 - Excellent 28.6°C

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

Playa de La Fossa is a maritime bathing area located in Calpe, Alicante province in the Valencia region. The beach has a longitudinal open configuration with a rigid maritime promenade and no defensive structures. It is bounded to the north by Calalga beach and to the south by El Racó beach. The beach receives high densities of swimmers during the bathing season.

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Water

Maritime bathing zone in the Júcar hydrological district. High-accumulation low-lying coast with sand composition of artificial origin. High-tide line length is 935.7 m with a mean width of 35.1 m. Currents flow from south to north. The area experiences microtidal range. Annual precipitation in the zone is 246 mm.

Location

Located in the municipality of Calpe, Alicante province, Valencia region. Parking is available. The beach has accessible facilities including disabled access and an Accessible Point Service.

Facilities

Lifeguards and rescue services available. Foot-washing facilities provided. Free public toilets and toilet facilities at beach bars. Waste bins and selective recycling provided. Umbrella and lounger rental available. Disabled access and Accessible Point Service. Beach buoying. Bar/beach bar service.

Season

1 June to 15 September

Water Quality

Water quality classification shows excellent quality for the monitoring point Calle Jávea across the 2020–2023 bathing seasons. The coastal water body achieves very good status under the Water Framework Directive. No direct discharge to the coast affects water quality. Low-frequency and mild-impact risks are associated with rainfall, urban sewerage, and coastal discharge.

Risks

Low-frequency, mild-impact risks from rainfall, urban sewerage systems, and coastal discharge. No direct sewage connections or geographic accidents such as ravines affect the beach. Cyanobacteria proliferation does not occur in Valencian coastal waters. Phytoplankton and jellyfish blooms are natural phenomena that may occur in low-renewal bathing zones but are not specifically identified as current risks for this beach.