Playa Hierbabuena Pm1

21.1°C Water temp · Jun 8

Spain Coastal 1 - Excellent 21.1°C

Satellite image of PLAYA HIERBABUENA PM1 — Satellite image © Esri

Hierbabuena is a natural Atlantic coastal beach in Barbate, Cádiz, extending 1 kilometre with an average width of 70 metres. The beach has golden sand with rocky substrate and experiences moderate waves and wind conditions. It is lightly occupied and classified as semi-urban, with low microbiological contamination risk and low risk of jellyfish and algal proliferation.

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Water

Atlantic coastal water. Shallow waters with sand and rock substrate. Mesotidal range of 2–4 metres. Currents dominant towards south, south-southeast, and southeast. Wave regime dominant from the west and secondarily from the southeast. Annual precipitation 400–600 mm with torrent index 25–50%.

Location

Barbate, Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain. Access is on foot. No parking information is specified.

Facilities

Rubbish bins. Cleaning service. No lifeguard. No Red Cross post. No rescue equipment. No surveillance equipment. No toilets. No showers. No disabled access. No danger signage. No maritime flags. No maritime clubs or rentals. Nearby Port Deportivo Barbate.

Season

1 July to 30 September

Water Quality

Classified as Excellent for bathing seasons 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016. Low microbiological contamination risk of short duration (24 hours). Assessed using deterministic methodology according to UNE 150008 standard. Low risk of jellyfish, phytoplankton, and macroalgal proliferation.

Risks

Low microbiological contamination risk from diffuse sources including land use in the influence zone, forestry, and natural surfaces.