Playa De Levante Santa Clara-Alcaidesa Pm1

21.5°C Water temp · Jun 8

Spain Coastal 1 - Excellent 21.5°C

Satellite image of PLAYA DE LEVANTE SANTA CLARA-ALCAIDESA PM1 — Satellite image © Esri

Levante - El Carmen is a 9,515-metre urban beach located in La Línea, Cádiz, Andalucía. The beach features dark sand with a moderate width of 40 metres and is moderately exposed to wave action dominated by easterly and east-southeasterly winds. It experiences shallow water conditions with a micromareal range and currents flowing predominantly towards the northeast.

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Water

Mediterranean coastal water body influenced by Atlantic waters. Shallow water (aguas someras). Sandy substrate. Micromareal range of 0–2 metres. Currents flow dominantly towards the northeast. Wave regime dominated by east and east-southeasterly winds associated with levante wind.

Location

Located in La Línea de la Concepción, Cádiz, Andalucía. Access is on foot. A maritime promenade with footbridges is available. Disabled access is provided.

Facilities

Red Cross station (Puesto Cruz Roja). Rescue equipment. Surveillance equipment. Signage and hazard signage. Toilets. Showers. Waste bins. Cleaning service. Disabled access. Maritime promenade and footbridges. Sports harbour (Puerto Deportivo San Felipe).

Season

1 June to 30 September

Water Quality

Water quality classification: Excellent (2014, 2015, 2016) and Good (2013). Monitoring period 2013–2016. Short-duration microbiological contamination risk classified as low. Point source: EDAR La Línea (urban wastewater treatment plant). Diffuse sources include land uses, built surfaces, and altered areas. Streams: Arroyo Negro, Puerto del Higuerón, and la Almadraba. Proliferation risks for jellyfish, phytoplankton, and macroalgae all classified as low.

Risks

Short-duration microbiological contamination risk rated as low. Low risk of jellyfish, phytoplankton, and macroalgae proliferation.