Playa Flamingo Pm1

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Spain Coastal 1 - Excellent 23°C

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Playa Flamingo is a coastal bathing beach located in Yaiza, Lanzarote, in the Canary Islands, Spain. The beach is 250 meters long and 35 meters wide, with fine white sand substrate and protected exposure to wave action. It is situated in the southern water body of Lanzarote (ES70LZTII) and benefits from calm waters with tidal ranges of 1–3 meters. The bathing zone is managed under Spanish regulations for water quality and includes lifeguard services and various public facilities.

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Water

Coastal marine water body ES70LZTII - South of Lanzarote. Natural coastal surface water. Beach dimensions: 250 meters long, 35 meters wide. Substrate: fine white sand. Wave exposure: protected. Wave regime: calm waters. Tidal range: 1–3 meters.

Location

The beach is located in Playa Blanca, Yaiza municipality, Las Palmas province, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain. Access on foot is good. Vehicle access is good. A promenade is present. Parking is available but in regular condition. Disabled access is good.

Facilities

Lifeguards available. Public drinking water from distribution network available. Water suitable for consumption. Trash bins. Umbrella rental. Lounge chair rental. Health care services available. Pedestrian access (good). Vehicle access (good). Promenade. Disabled access (good). Parking (regular condition). No showers. No foot rinse stations. No changing rooms. No bars. No public telephone. No public address system.

Season

1 February to 30 November

Water Quality

Water quality is classified based on evaluation of Escherichia coli and intestinal enterococci indicators over four years, according to Spanish Royal Decree 1341/2007. Two contamination episodes were recorded: diffuse microbiological contamination on 24 July 2016 and short-duration microbiological contamination on 20 August 2019. The water body is in good ecological status (biological and physicochemical). Cyanobacterial proliferation (Trichodesmium) occurred in 2004, 2010, and more intensely in 2017. Green microalgae proliferation (Tetraselmis spp.) occurred on 9–11 June 2021.

Risks

Diffuse contamination source: Playa Blanca commercial and passenger transit port. Point sources: EDAM Iberostar Lanzarote Park; Club Lanzarote desalination facility. Pollution episodes: rainwater discharge from runoff caused by heavy rainfall carrying contaminants from upstream areas (sporadic, duration less than 72 hours). Accidental discharge of hydrocarbons, organic waste, and ship cleaning (unforeseen, duration less than 72 hours). No risk from jellyfish or sea urchins. No risk from macroalgae.