Playa El Puntalillo Pm1

22°C Water temp · Jun 8

Spain Coastal 1 - Excellent 22°C

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

El Puntalillo is a natural coastal bathing water in the Atlantic Gulf of Cádiz. The beach is 1165 metres long with an average width of 35 metres and features golden sand composition. It experiences moderate wave conditions and is exposed to wave action, with a mesomareal tidal range of 2-4 metres. The beach has low occupancy and isolated urbanisation.

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Water

Atlantic coastal water. Shallow waters with sand and rock substrate. Mesomareal tidal range of 2-4 metres. Wave regime dominates from the west and secondarily from the southeast. Current regime dominates towards south, south-southeast, and southeast. Water body code: 520017. Hydrographic demarcation: Guadalete - Barbate.

Location

Rota, Cádiz Province, Andalucía. The beach is accessed on foot. There is a sports port (Puerto Deportivo de Rota) nearby. Low degree of urbanization with no promenade.

Facilities

Lifeguards present. Red Cross post not available. Rescue equipment available. Toilet facilities available. Showers available. Waste bins available. Signage present. Danger warning signage present. Nautical equipment rental available. No disabled access. No boardwalks. Cleaning service available.

Season

1 June to 30 September

Water Quality

Water quality classification: Excellent for seasons 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016. Short-duration microbiological contamination risk is low, determined using UNE 150008 standard methodology. Diffuse pollution sources include land use in influence zone, built surfaces, and altered areas. No point pollution sources recorded. No river course influence recorded.

Risks

Low risk of jellyfish proliferation. Low risk of phytoplankton proliferation. Low risk of macroalgae proliferation.