Playa Guasimeta Pm1

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Spain Coastal 1 - Excellent 21.1°C

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Playa Guasimeta is a 1,400-meter-long coastal bathing beach located on Lanzarote in the Canary Islands, Spain. The beach features fine white sand and is exposed to wave action, with calm waters and a tidal range of 1–3 meters. It is situated in the East Lanzarote natural coastal surface water body, which maintains good ecological status. The beach is suitable for water activities including kayaking and windsurfing.

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Water

Natural coastal surface water body (ES70LZTIV – East of Lanzarote). The beach is 1,400 meters long and 90 meters wide. Water depth ranges from 0 to 5 meters. The substrate consists of fine white sand. Wave exposure is present with calm water conditions. Tidal range is 1–3 meters.

Location

Playa Guasimeta is located in San Bartolomé municipality on the island of Lanzarote in Las Palmas province, Canary Islands, Spain. The nearest town is Playa Honda. The beach has good vehicular access, a public promenade, and good parking facilities.

Facilities

Public water distribution fountain with potable water. Showers, foot wash facilities, and waste containers available. Pedestrian and vehicle access (good condition). Disabled access (regular condition). Public telephone and public address system absent. No changing rooms, bars, umbrella or sunbed rentals. No lifeguards or medical attention on-site.

Season

1 February to 30 November

Water Quality

Water quality classification is based on four-year evaluation of fecal indicator bacteria Escherichia coli and intestinal Enterococci according to RD1341/2007. The coastal water body ES70LZTIV is in good ecological status (biological and physicochemical). Cyanobacteria proliferation episodes (Trichodesmium) occurred in 2004, 2010, and more intensively in 2017. No risk from jellyfish, sea urchins, or macroalgae.

Risks

Point source pollution from: Lanzarote Airport rainfall discharge, EBAR Mesana treatment facility, and EBAR Los Robles–Los Roques treatment facility. Sporadic short-duration contamination events possible from stormwater runoff (duration under 72 hours) and raw or treated urban wastewater (duration under 72 hours). Cyanobacteria proliferation episodes documented.