Playa De La Grava Pm1

23°C Water temp · Jun 8

Spain Coastal 1 - Excellent 23°C

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

Playa de La Grava is a beach located in Jávea, Alicante, in the Valencia Community of Spain. The beach has a closed longitudinal configuration with parallel breakwaters and a rigid maritime promenade. It is bordered to the north by the Xàbia fishing port and to the south by Playa El Muntanyar I. The beach composition is gravel with an average width of 16.8 meters and a high tide line length of 278.6 meters.

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Water

Maritime bathing zone in a coastal area. The water body is categorized as coastal (CW). Tidal range is microtidal. Current direction flows from south to north. Maximum depth of nearby submarine outfalls reaches 19.4 meters.

Location

Located in the municipality of Jávea (Xàbia), province of Alicante, Valencia Community, Spain. Parking is available. The beach has access points.

Facilities

Lifeguards (salvamento y socorrismo service). Free public toilets. Waste bins and selective recycling. Buoys and markers. Beach bar/chiringuito. Umbrella and lounger rental. Water activities available. Parking available. No disabled person access. No accessible point service. No showers or foot baths.

Season

1 June to 15 September

Water Quality

Water quality classification available for 2020–2023 monitoring seasons. The water mass status is classified as 'very good'. Weekly inspections during the bathing season (1 June–15 September) assess water parameters, beach maintenance, and access conditions. Results are published in categories of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Sufficient', or 'Insufficient'.

Risks

Río Gorgos river discharges continuously at the southern limit with low risk classification. Potential short-duration contamination factors from rainfall (low frequency, mild impact), urban sewerage (low frequency, mild impact), and coastal discharges (low frequency, mild impact). Industrial installations, port facilities, and diffuse pollution present at low frequency with mild impact.