Playa La Galera Pm1

23.6°C Water temp · Jun 8

Spain Coastal 1 - Excellent 23.6°C

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

La Galera is a natural coastal bathing water in Andalucía, located in the Mediterranean Sea near Carboneras. The beach is 1,150 metres long with an average width of 15 metres and is composed of gravel and dark sand. It has moderately exposed conditions with moderate wave action and is situated in a protected area designated as a Site of Community Importance (LIC). The beach remains isolated with low occupancy levels.

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Water

Mediterranean coastal water, deep sandy substrate with gravel and rocks. Microtidal range of 0–2 metres. Dominant currents flow east, east-southeast, and east-northeast. Dominant wave direction is from the east and east-northeast associated with Levante wind.

Location

Carboneras, Almería Province, Andalucía, Spain. The beach can be accessed on foot easily or by car. The nearest sports port is at Carboneras, 2 kilometres away.

Facilities

Signage present. Waste bins available. Cleaning service provided. Surveillance equipment present. No Red Cross station, lifeguard equipment, toilets, showers, disabled access, boardwalks, or water sports rental.

Season

1 June to 30 September

Water Quality

Water quality classification for 2013–2016: Excellent for all four seasons. Low microbiological contamination risk of short duration (24 hours). Low risk from jellyfish, phytoplankton, and macroalgae proliferation.

Risks

Low short-duration microbiological contamination risk from land use in the influence zone and natural forest surfaces. Río Carboneras and Rambla are nearby watercourses. Low risk from jellyfish, phytoplankton, and macroalgae.