Playa Isla Cristina Pm1

20.9°C Water temp · Jun 8

Spain Coastal 1 - Excellent 20.9°C

Satellite image of PLAYA ISLA CRISTINA PM1 — Satellite image © Esri

Isla Cristina is a coastal bathing water located in Huelva, Andalucía, on the Atlantic coast of the Gulf of Cádiz. The beach spans 4455 metres in length with an average width of 50 metres and features golden sand composition. It experiences moderate wave conditions and shallow water with a meso-tidal range of 2–4 metres. The beach is semi-urbanised with moderate occupancy levels.

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Water

Coastal Atlantic water body in the Gulf of Cádiz. Shallow waters with sandy substrate. Meso-tidal range of 2–4 metres. Current regime is dominant towards the south, south-southeast, and southeast. Wave regime is dominant from the west and secondarily from the southeast. Moderately exposed to wave action.

Location

Isla Cristina municipality, Huelva province, Andalucía. Easy pedestrian access to the beach. A maritime promenade and boardwalks are available. Parking and facilities are present in this semi-urbanised area.

Facilities

Red Cross post. Lifeguard rescue equipment and surveillance equipment present. Danger signage. Toilets, showers, and waste bins available. Cleaning service provided. Disabled access present. Maritime sports rental available. Marina located at Isla Cristina. No diving zone. No mooring zone.

Season

1 June to 30 September

Water Quality

Water quality classification for 2012–2015: Excellent in all four seasons (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015). Short-duration microbiological contamination risk is low. Diffuse pollution sources include land use, built surfaces, and forestry in the influence zone. Point source is the Isla Cristina wastewater treatment plant (EDAR Isla Cristina, HU240) treating urban waste. The Carreras River is a fluvial course in the area.

Risks

Medusas (jellyfish), fitoplancton (phytoplankton), and macroalgas (macroalgae) proliferation risks are all low.