Playa La Cachucha Pm1

22.5°C Water temp · Jun 8

Spain Transitional 1 - Excellent 22.5°C

Satellite image of PLAYA LA CACHUCHA PM1 — Satellite image © Esri

Cachucha is a bathing beach located in Puerto Real, Cádiz, on the Atlantic coast of Andalucía. The beach measures 230 metres long with an average width of 30 metres and features dark sand composition. It is situated within a protected area (LIC/ZEPA/Parque Natural) and is characterized by calm bathing waters with shallow depths. The beach has low occupancy and urban development.

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Water

Coastal Atlantic estuary waters (Marismas de Cádiz y San Fernando). Shallow waters with sand and rock substrate. Mesomareal tidal range of 2–4 metres. Currents are dominant towards south, south-southeast, and southeast. Wave exposure is not exposed, with dominant waves from the west and secondarily from the southeast.

Location

Puerto Real, Cádiz, Andalucía. Access is on foot. Located within the Guadalete-Barbate hydrographic demarcation on the Atlantic coast. A maritime promenade is available.

Facilities

Signage present. Hazard warning signage available. Trash bins available. Cleaning service provided. Disabled access available. Maritime promenade present. No lifeguards. No Red Cross post. No rescue equipment. No surveillance equipment. No toilets. No showers. No nautical rentals. No diving zone.

Season

1 June to 30 September

Water Quality

Water quality classification was Excellent for all monitoring seasons: 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016. Microbiological contamination risk is moderate with short-duration impact (24 hours). Risk assessment methodology followed deterministic standards (UNE 150008).

Risks

Moderate short-duration microbiological risk from diffuse sources including land use, built surfaces, and altered areas in the influence zone. Low risk from jellyfish, phytoplankton, and macroalgae proliferations.