Playa La Antilla Poniente Pm1

20.5°C Water temp · Jun 8

Spain Coastal 1 - Excellent 20.5°C

Satellite image of PLAYA LA ANTILLA PONIENTE PM1 — Satellite image © Esri

La Antilla is a 2,840-meter-long natural coastal beach in Lepe, Huelva, Andalucía, located along the Atlantic coast of the Gulf of Cádiz. The beach has a mean width of 50 meters with golden sand composition and shallow water bathymetry. It experiences moderate wave exposure with waves predominantly from the west and moderate bathing conditions, and is classified as a highly occupied urban beach with easy pedestrian access.

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Water

Natural Atlantic coastal water body in the Gulf of Cádiz. Water mass code 440020. Shallow water (bathing area coordinates: X/Y 124601-127449 / 4125843-4125747, UTM zone 30 ETRS 89). Mesomareal tidal range of 2-4 meters. Sandy substrate. Current regime dominates toward south, south-southeast, and southeast. Wave regime predominantly from the west and secondarily from the southeast.

Location

Located in Lepe, Huelva province, Andalucía, in the Huelva coastal area (Litoral de Huelva). The beach is easily accessible on foot. Facilities include a Red Cross post and lifeguard equipment.

Facilities

Red Cross post, lifeguard equipment, signage, disabled access, bathrooms, showers, waste bins, cleaning service, water sports rental, nautical club, surveillance equipment, danger signage, and wooden walkways.

Season

1 June to 30 September

Water Quality

Classified as Excellent for swimming seasons 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016. Short-duration microbiological contamination risk classified as low, with a 24-hour duration. Point source: EDAR La Antilla (HU250) urban wastewater treatment plant. Diffuse sources include land use in the influence zone, forest surfaces, and natural areas.

Risks

Low risk of jellyfish proliferation. Low risk of phytoplankton proliferation. Low risk of macroalgae proliferation.