Playa El Faro Pm1

21.5°C Water temp · Jun 8

Spain Coastal 1 - Excellent 21.5°C

Satellite image of PLAYA EL FARO PM1 — Satellite image © Esri

El Faro is a bathing beach located in San Roque, Cádiz, in the Mediterranean coastal region of Andalucía. The beach stretches 880 metres in length with an average width of 60 metres and is composed of dark sand. It experiences moderate wave conditions with a micromareal tidal range and currents dominant towards the northeast. The beach is moderately occupied with an urban character and accessible both on foot and by car.

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Water

Mediterranean coastal water body influenced by Atlantic waters. Shallow water (batimetría aguas someras). Sandy substrate. Micromareal tidal range (0–2 metres). Currents dominant towards the northeast. Wave regime dominant from the east and east-southeast associated with levante winds. Moderately exposed to wave action.

Location

San Roque, Cádiz, Andalucía. Accessible on foot and by car. The beach is part of the Litoral de Cádiz area.

Facilities

Red Cross rescue post. Lifeguards. Rescue equipment. Surveillance equipment. Signage and hazard warning signs. Accessible facilities for disabled persons. Toilets. Showers. Waste bins. Cleaning service. Watercraft rental. Nautical club. Sports marina.

Season

1 June to 30 September

Water Quality

Water quality classification for 2019: Excellent. Low short-duration microbiological contamination risk. Low risk of jellyfish proliferations. Low risk of phytoplankton proliferations. Low risk of macroalgae proliferations.