Playa Guadalmansa Pm1

23.6°C Water temp · Jun 8

Spain Coastal 1 - Excellent 23.6°C

Satellite image of PLAYA GUADALMANSA PM1 — Satellite image © Esri

Guadalmansa is a natural Mediterranean coastal bathing water located in Estepona, Málaga, Andalucía. The beach extends 2,440 metres with an average width of 40 metres and features dark sand composition. Swimming conditions are characterised by moderate wave action in shallow waters with a micromareal range. The beach has a semi-urbanised setting with medium occupancy levels.

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Water

Natural Mediterranean coastal water influenced by Atlantic waters. Shallow waters with sandy substrate. Micromareal range of 0–2 metres. Current regime dominates towards the northeast. Wave regime is predominantly from the east and east-southeast, associated with levante winds. Moderate wave exposure.

Location

Estepona, Málaga, Andalucía. The beach is accessed on foot. Parking information is not specified.

Facilities

Showers available. Waste bins available. Cleaning service available. Water sports rental available. Red Cross lifeguard post: no. Lifeguard equipment: no. Disabled access: no. Toilets: no. Signage: no. Boardwalk: no. Footbridges: no. Danger signage: no. Diving zone: no. Mooring zone: no. Sailing club: no.

Season

1 June to 30 September

Water Quality

Water quality classification: Excellent (2013–2016). Microbiological short-term contamination risk is low (24-hour duration). Monitoring methodology: Deterministic, standard UNE 150008. Environmental authority: D.G. de Planificación y Gestión del D.P.H. Health authority: S.G. de Salud Pública y Consumo.

Risks

Short-term contamination sources identified: diffuse sources from land use, built surfaces, and altered areas in the influence zone; point sources from RAYET HOTELES S.L. (industrial process) and Mancomunidad de Municipios Costa del Sol Occidental (treated urban wastewater). River courses: Río Guadalmansa and Ayo. de la Cala. Risk of jellyfish proliferation: low. Risk of phytoplankton proliferation: low. Risk of macroalgae proliferation: low.