Playa De Varadero Pm1

24.1°C Water temp · Jun 8

Spain Coastal 1 - Excellent 24.1°C

Satellite image of PLAYA DE VARADERO PM1 — Satellite image © Esri

Playa del Varador is a beach located in La Villajoyosa, Alicante, in the Valencian Community, Spain. The beach has an irregular open configuration with no defensive structures and features a seaside promenade. It is bounded to the north by Playa de Torres and to the south by Playa Ciudad. The beach is situated on a rocky coastline (cliff type) with an artificial origin composition and experiences microtidal currents flowing from south to north.

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Water

Marine coastal water body. The beach has a high-water line length of 447.1 metres and an average width of 27.5 metres. The seafloor composition consists of boulders. Current direction flows from south to north. The area experiences microtidal range. It belongs to the Júcar River Basin District and is classified as a coastal water mass.

Location

La Villajoyosa, Alicante province, Valencian Community, Spain. Access to the beach is available. Parking is available. No accessible services for persons with disabilities are provided.

Facilities

Lifeguards and rescue services available. Foot rinse facilities available. Free public toilets and free toilets in beach bars. Waste bins and selective recycling bins. Buoying system in place. Parking available. Beach bar/kiosk and kiosk available. Disabled access to the beach is not available. Accessible Point Service is not available.

Season

1 June to 15 September

Water Quality

Water quality classification for Centre Cala Sur monitoring point (ES52100139M03139F1) shows excellent quality for years 2020–2023. The water mass status is assessed as very good. No direct discharge points to the coastline affect water quality. Low frequency of contamination risk factors from rainfall, urban sanitation, and coastal discharge, all with minor impact.

Risks

No direct sewage connections or natural geographical accidents (ravines, gorges) that could cause anomalous water quality variations during heavy rain. Low-frequency risk factors identified: rainfall (low frequency, mild impact), urban sanitation (low frequency, mild impact), rivers/canals (low frequency, mild impact), industrial facilities (low frequency, mild impact), port facilities (low frequency, mild impact), and diffuse pollution (low frequency, mild impact).