Playa El Toyo Pm1

22.8°C Water temp · Jun 8

Spain Coastal 1 - Excellent 22.8°C

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

El Toyo is a natural coastal bathing water located along the Almería coastline in the Mediterranean region. The beach stretches for 1,285 meters with an average width of 20 meters and features dark sand mixed with gravel composition. Swimming conditions are characterized by moderate waves and windy weather. The area is sparsely populated with low visitor occupancy and remains relatively isolated from urban development.

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Water

Mediterranean coastal water body. The water body is classified as deep water with mud and sand substrate. Tidal range is microtidal (0–2 meters). Current regime is dominant toward the east, east-southeast, and east-northeast. Wave exposure is moderate, with dominant waves from the east and east-northeast associated with levante wind.

Location

El Toyo is located in Almería municipality, Andalucía, Spain. Access to the beach is by vehicle. The nearest sports port is in Almería, approximately 14 kilometers away.

Season

1 June to 30 September

Water Quality

Water quality classification was excellent for all monitoring seasons from 2013 to 2016. Microbiological contamination risk is low with short-duration impacts (24 hours). Risk assessment methodology follows deterministic standards per UNE 150008.

Risks

Diffuse pollution sources include land use in the influence zone, forest surfaces, and natural areas. The Rambla de la Quebrada watercourse may contribute to water quality variations. Proliferation risks for jellyfish, phytoplankton, and macroalgae are all classified as low.