Playa Famara Pm4

23°C Water temp · Sep 11

Spain Coastal 1 - Excellent 23°C

Satellite image of PLAYA FAMARA PM4 — Satellite image © Esri

Playa Famara is a 2,800-meter-long coastal beach in Teguise, Lanzarote, featuring golden sand and boulders. The beach is exposed to strong wave action with a regime of strong waves and is subject to a tidal range of 1-3 meters. It is designated for swimming activities including surfing during the official bathing season.

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Water

Coastal saltwater body. Length: 2,800 meters. Width: 25 meters. Bathymetry: 0 to -2 meters. Substrate: golden sand and boulders. Strong wave exposure. Strong wave regime. Tidal range: 1-3 meters. Classified as naturally superficial coastal water body (ES70LZTI1 - North of Lanzarote and La Graciosa) and as groundwater (ES70LZ003 - Famara).

Location

Located in the municipality of Teguise on the island of Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain. The nearest locality is Famara. Parking is available with fewer than 50 spaces. Pedestrian access is easy; vehicle access is available.

Facilities

Lifeguards present. Pedestrian access available (easy). Vehicle access available. Parking available (fewer than 50 spaces). Medical attention available. Trash bins available. No showers. No foot washing stations. No changing rooms. No services. No bars. No umbrella rental. No canopy rental. No sun lounger rental. No disabled access. No public telephone. No public water source for consumption.

Season

1 February to 30 November

Water Quality

Water quality classification is based on evaluation of microbiological indicators (Escherichia coli and intestinal Enterococci) collected over four years in accordance with RD 1341/2007. The coastal surface water body ES70LZTI1 is in good ecological status (biological and physicochemical) with an overall good or better state according to the Lanzarote Water Plan (BOC no. 252 of 31 December 2018).

Risks

One identified point source: EDAR Caleta de Famara (wastewater treatment plant). Potential short-duration pollution from rainwater runoff and storm water discharge carrying contaminants from upstream (sporadic, less than 72 hours expected duration). Potential raw or treated urban wastewater from pipe ruptures, sewerage network failures, overflows, or emergency situations (unforeseen, less than 72 hours expected duration). Episodes of cyanobacteria proliferation (Trichodesmium) recorded in 2004, 2010, and more intensely in 2017. No risk from jellyfish or sea urchins. No risk from macroalgae.