Playa La Barraca-El Portitxol Pm1

25.8°C Water temp · Sep 10

Spain Coastal 1 - Excellent 25.8°C

Satellite image of PLAYA LA BARRACA-EL PORTITXOL PM1 — Satellite image © Esri

La Barraca-El Portitxol is a semi-urban beach located in the municipality of Jávea in Alicante province, Valencian Community. The beach has a closed cove configuration with a high-tide line length of 309.21 metres and average width of 9.21 metres. It is composed of rocks and sand with a beach-to-cliff topography and no coastal defence structures or promenade. The beach is bordered to the north by Cala Blanca and to the south by La Granadella.

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Coastal marine water body. High-tide line length 309.21 metres. Average width 9.21 metres. Micromareal tidal range. Current direction from south to north. Composition of rocks and sand. Located in the Júcar Hydrographical Demarcation, CW coastal water mass category, typology 1. Water body status: very good.

Location

Jávea, Alicante province, Valencian Community, Spain. The beach is situated within the municipality with access available. Parking is available on-site.

Facilities

Lifeguards available. Free public toilets. Paid foot showers and rinse facilities. Parking available. Beach bar/chiringuito available. Buoying/marking system present. Paid umbrella and lounger rentals available. Kayak rentals available. Waste bins with selective recycling available. No disabled access. No accessible point service.

Season

1 June to 15 September.

Water Quality

Water quality classification: excellent. The beach water quality is monitored weekly during the bathing season under Royal Decree 1341/2007, assessing water analysis, water appearance, and sand cleanliness. No direct discharges to the shoreline affect water quality. The coastal water mass has a very good ecological and chemical status. Weekly inspections evaluate visual inspection parameters and overall maintenance.

Risks

Short-duration contamination risk factors identified with low frequency and mild impact: rainfall, urban sanitation, and coastal discharges. Rivers/channels, industrial installations, port installations, and diffuse pollution identified with low frequency and mild impact. No direct drainage connections or natural geographic accidents such as ravines present that would cause anomalous water quality variations during heavy rainfall.