Playa El Cable-Rio Real Pm1

21.3°C Water temp · Sep 11

Spain Coastal 1 - Excellent 21.3°C

Satellite image of PLAYA EL CABLE-RIO REAL PM1 — Satellite image © Esri

El Cable-Río Real is a natural coastal bathing water located in Marbella, Málaga, along the Mediterranean Sea. The beach spans 2,760 metres in length with an average width of 30 metres and features dark sand composition. Swimming conditions are characterized by moderate wave action, with shallow waters and sandy substrate. The beach is semi-urbanized with a high occupancy rate and is accessible on foot or by car.

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Water

Mediterranean coastal water influenced by Atlantic waters. Shallow water depths with sandy substrate. Micromareal tidal range of 0–2 metres. Currents predominantly oriented northeast. Wave regime dominated by easterly and east-southeasterly winds. Annual precipitation 400–600 mm.

Location

Marbella, Málaga, Andalucía, Spain. The beach is located along the Litoral de Málaga in the Guadalquivir River mouth area. Pedestrian and vehicular access available. No dedicated parking information provided.

Facilities

Showers available. Signalling present. Boardwalks available. Litter bins present. Cleaning service available. Nautical rentals available. Surveillance equipment present. Danger signalling present. Disabled access not available. No public restrooms or Red Cross station.

Season

1 June to 30 September

Water Quality

Classified as Excellent for all four monitoring seasons: 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016. Short-duration microbiological contamination risk assessed as low. Diffuse pollution sources include land use in the influence zone and altered built surfaces. No point pollution sources recorded.

Risks

Low risk of jellyfish proliferation. Low risk of phytoplankton proliferation. Low risk of macroalgae proliferation. Short-duration microbiological contamination risk classified as low.