Playa Las Chapas Pm1

23.3°C Water temp · Jun 8

Spain Coastal 1 - Excellent 23.3°C

Satellite image of PLAYA LAS CHAPAS PM1 — Satellite image © Esri

Las Chapas is a naturally-formed beach in Marbella, Málaga, situated along the Mediterranean coast of Andalucía. The beach extends for 890 metres with an average width of 25 metres and features golden sand with shallow waters. Swimming conditions are characterised by moderate wave exposure, primarily influenced by easterly and east-southeasterly winds. The beach is semi-urbanised with medium occupancy levels.

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Water

Mediterranean coastal water. Shallow water depths. Sandy substrate. Micromareal range (0–2 metres). Currents predominantly flow towards the northeast. Wave exposure is moderate, with dominant waves from the east and east-southeast. Annual precipitation is 400–600 millimetres.

Location

Las Chapas is located in Marbella, Málaga, Andalucía. Access is available on foot or by car. Parking is available. Boardwalks provide access to the beach.

Facilities

Surveillance equipment available. Showers present. Waste bins available. Cleaning service available. Beach signage present. Danger signage present. Nautical activities rental available. Accessible by ramp or boardwalk. No Red Cross post. No lifeguard team. No disabled access facilities. No toilets.

Season

1 June to 30 September

Water Quality

Water quality classification: Excellent for the 2013–2016 monitoring period. Short-term microbiological contamination risk is low. Diffuse pollution sources include land uses and altered surfaces in the surrounding area. Point source: EDAR La Víbora Marbella (MA292), an urban wastewater treatment facility. Low risk of jellyfish, phytoplankton, and macroalgae proliferations.

Risks

Low risk of short-term microbiological contamination from wastewater discharge. Low risk of jellyfish, phytoplankton, and macroalgae proliferations.