Playa La Mamola Pm1

23.4°C Water temp · Jun 8

Spain Coastal 1 - Excellent 23.4°C

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

La Mamola is a bathing beach located in Granada, Andalucía, on the Mediterranean coast. The beach stretches 1,540 metres in length with an average width of 30 metres and features dark sand composition. It experiences moderate wave exposure with calm swimming conditions and is classified as an urban beach with medium occupancy. The bathing area is situated within the Andalusian Mediterranean Coastal Waters mass and is influenced by Atlantic waters.

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Water

Mediterranean coastal waters influenced by Atlantic waters. The water body is classified as deep water (bathymetry: deep waters) with mud and sand substrate. The microtidal range is 0–2 metres. Dominant currents flow towards the east, east-southeast, and east-northeast. Wave regime is dominated by easterly and east-northeast winds associated with Levante wind conditions.

Location

La Mamola is located in Polopos, Granada, Andalucía. Access is available on foot or by car. Parking is not specified. The beach is part of the Granada coastline area.

Facilities

Toilets available. Showers available. Waste bins available. Signage present. Beach promenade available. Walkways available. Cleaning service available. No lifeguards. No Red Cross station. No rescue equipment. No disabled access. No diving zone. No nautical rentals. No nautical club.

Season

1 June to 30 September

Water Quality

Water quality classification: Excellent for all monitored seasons (2013–2016). Microbiological contamination risk is low and of short duration (24 hours). Risk assessment methodology: Deterministic standard UNE 150008. Environmental monitoring point code: 61C0305.

Risks

Urban wastewater discharge from La Mamola (GR170). Diffuse pollution from land use in the influence zone, built-up surfaces, and altered areas. Riverbeds: Rambla del Cautor and Barranco de Barriates. Jellyfish risk: low. Phytoplankton risk: low. Macroalgae risk: low.