Playa Los Alamos Pm1

23.8°C Water temp · Jun 8

Spain Coastal 1 - Excellent 23.8°C

Satellite image of PLAYA LOS ALAMOS PM1 — Satellite image © Esri

Los Álamos is a 1,470-metre beach in Torremolinos, Málaga, situated on the Andalusian Mediterranean coast. The beach features golden sand, moderate wave conditions, and shallow waters. It is a semi-urbanized beach with medium occupancy and car access.

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Water

Mediterranean coastal waters influenced by Atlantic waters. Shallow waters with muddy and sandy substrate. Micromareal range (0–2 metres). Currents dominant towards the northeast. Moderately exposed to waves, with dominant wave direction from the east and east-southeast. Annual precipitation 600–800 mm with 25–50% torrent index.

Location

Torremolinos, Málaga Province, Andalusia. Access by car. Located along the Málaga coast between coordinates 367232/4055363 and 368305/4056565 (UTM Zone 30, ETRS 89).

Facilities

Showers available. Boardwalks present. Signage provided. Cleaning service available. Surveillance equipment installed. Danger signage present. Boat rental available. No Red Cross station. No lifeguard rescue equipment. No disabled access. No toilets. No protected zone. No diving zone.

Season

1 June to 30 September

Water Quality

Water quality classification: Excellent for all monitoring seasons 2013–2016. Short-duration microbiological contamination risk assessed as low, determined using UNE 150008 standard methodology. Primary diffuse pollution source is land use in the influence zone, built and altered surfaces. Waterway: Cañada de Ceuta.

Risks

Low risk of jellyfish proliferation. Low risk of phytoplankton proliferation. Low risk of macroalgae proliferation.