Playa Estrella De Mar Pm1

27.6°C Water temp · Sep 11

Spain Coastal 1 - Excellent 27.6°C

Satellite image of PLAYA ESTRELLA DE MAR PM1 — Satellite image © Esri

Playa Estrella de Mar is a bathing beach located in the Urbanización Estrella de Mar in Cartagena. It is situated in the coastal maritime zone within the Segura River Basin hydrographic demarcation, specifically in the Mar Menor water body. The beach has a sandy golden bottom composition with high occupancy and is located in an urban area with a promenade present.

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Water

Coastal maritime water body (Mar Menor). Natural origin with sandy composition and golden sand bottom. Water renewal rate less than 7 days. Micromareal tide amplitude (less than 2 metres).

Location

Cartagena, Urbanización Estrella de Mar. Coordinates: UTM 692043.7, 4172039.18 (Zone 30 N); Latitude 37.673615°, Longitude -0.823657°.

Facilities

Foot rinsing stations (2), toilets (1). No showers, changing rooms, or lifeguards reported.

Water Quality

Water quality was rated as excellent during 2000–2009 and remained excellent in 2010 and 2011. No significant pollution pressure identified. Toxic phytoplankton proliferation monitoring conducted in 2008 and 2009 showed practically no presence of potentially toxic cells during bathing season campaigns. No authorized discharge in the proximate area. Ecological status of the Mar Menor water body is acceptable.

Risks

Jellyfish blooms occur seasonally, with peak abundance between early spring and late summer. Toxic phytoplankton proliferation risk is null or very low, with short-duration episodes unlikely.