Playa Las Salinas De Cabo De Gata Pm1

22.9°C Water temp · Jun 8

Spain Coastal 1 - Excellent 22.9°C

Satellite image of PLAYA LAS SALINAS DE CABO DE GATA PM1 — Satellite image © Esri

Las Salinas de Cabo de Gata is a natural coastal bathing area located in Almería, Andalucía, on the Mediterranean Sea. The beach extends 5090 metres in length with an average width of 80 metres and features white sand composition. The area experiences moderate wave conditions and is characterised by windy weather, with a micromareal tidal range and currents predominantly flowing eastward.

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Water

Mediterranean coastal water body. Water mass designation: Rambla de Morales – Cabo de Gata (610018). Batimetry classified as deep waters with mud and sand substrate. Micromareal tidal range of 0–2 metres. Currents dominant towards east, east-southeast, and east-northeast. Wave exposure moderately exposed with dominant easterly and east-northeasterly waves associated with Levante winds.

Location

Almería municipality, Andalucía. The beach is situated in an isolated, largely undeveloped area. Access is available on foot and by vehicle. The nearest sports port is at Almería, approximately 30 kilometres away.

Facilities

Signage present. Hazard warning signage provided. Surveillance equipment available. Waste bins provided. Cleaning service available. No lifeguard station. No rescue equipment. No toilets. No showers. No disabled access. No boardwalks. No nautical hire services. No diving zone. No mooring zone.

Season

1 June to 30 September.

Water Quality

Water quality classification: Excellent for all monitored seasons (2013–2016). Short-duration contamination risk: Low, microbiological nature with 24-hour duration. Risk assessment methodology: Deterministic, following standard UNE 150008. Short-duration pollution sources identified: diffuse land uses in the influence zone, forest and natural surfaces. No point sources recorded.

Risks

Short-duration microbiological risk classified as low. Proliferation risks: jellyfish (low), phytoplankton (low), macroalgae (low).