Playa La Caracola Pm1

22.8°C Water temp · Jun 8

Spain Coastal 1 - Excellent 22.8°C

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

La Caracola is a natural Mediterranean coastal bathing water located in Adra, Almería. The beach is 350 metres long with an average width of 12 metres and features dark sand and gravel composition. Swimming conditions are characterised by moderate waves and windy conditions. The beach is moderately exposed to wave action with currents predominantly flowing eastward.

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Water

Mediterranean coastal waters. The water body is classified as deep waters with a mud and sand substrate. Tidal range is microtidal (0–2 metres). Currents are dominant towards the east, east-southeast, and east-northeast. Wave exposure is moderate, with waves predominantly from the east and east-northeast driven by easterly winds.

Location

Adra, Almería, Andalusia. Access is available on foot or by car. The beach is semiurban in character with a promenade and accessible walkways.

Facilities

Red Cross station, lifeguards, rescue equipment, surveillance equipment, toilets, showers, waste bins, cleaning service, accessible facilities for disabled persons, signage, danger warning signs, mooring zone, and nautical club.

Season

1 June to 30 September

Water Quality

Water quality classification: Excellent for all monitoring seasons 2016–2019. Short-duration contamination risk is low and microbiological in nature (24 hours). Diffuse pollution sources include land uses, agricultural areas, and built-up surfaces. The point source is the Adra urban wastewater treatment plant (EDAR ADRA AL100). Risk of proliferation for jellyfish, phytoplankton, and macroalgae is low.

Risks

Low short-duration microbiological contamination risk from the Adra wastewater treatment plant and ephemeral watercourses (Rambla de Guainos and Rambla). Low risk of jellyfish, phytoplankton, and macroalgae proliferation.