Playa De La Gaviota Pm1

20.9°C Water temp · Jun 8

Spain Coastal 1 - Excellent 20.9°C

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

La Gaviota is a natural coastal bathing beach in Isla Cristina, Huelva, located along the Atlantic coast of the Gulf of Cádiz. The beach extends 1100 metres in length with an average width of 130 metres and consists of golden sand. It experiences moderately exposed conditions with moderate wave action and a mesotidal range of 2–4 metres. The beach is situated within a protected natural area (Paraje Natural Marismas Isla Cristina) and maintains medium occupancy levels.

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Water

Atlantic coastal water body with shallow depths. Substrate of sand. Mesomareal tidal range of 2–4 metres. Dominant current direction towards the south, south-southeast, and southeast. Dominant wave regime from the west and secondarily from the southeast. Moderately exposed to wave action.

Location

Isla Cristina, Huelva province, Andalucía. Easy pedestrian access. Parking and detailed access information not specified.

Facilities

Red Cross station, lifeguard equipment, surveillance equipment, toilets, showers, waste bins, cleaning service. No accessible facilities for disabled users. No boardwalks or maritime services.

Season

1 June to 30 September

Water Quality

Classification: Excelente (Excellent) for all monitoring seasons 2015–2018. Short-duration microbiological contamination risk rated as low. Contamination sources include diffuse land-use impacts and the Isla Cristina wastewater treatment plant (EDAR HU240, urban treated discharge). Low risk of jellyfish, phytoplankton, and macroalgae proliferation.

Risks

Low short-duration microbiological contamination risk. Low risk of jellyfish, phytoplankton, and macroalgae proliferation.