Playa Ostende Pm1

Spain Coastal 1 - Excellent

Ostende is a beach located in Castro Urdiales, Cantabria, on the Cantabrian coast. The beach is 900 metres long with a mean width of 50 metres and features dark sand. It experiences strong wave conditions and has high occupancy levels in an urban setting. The beach is accessible by car with parking available for over 100 vehicles.

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Water

Cantabrian Sea coastal water body classified as a maritime transition zone. Part of the Cantabrian hydrographic demarcation.

Location

Castro Urdiales, Cantabria. Accessible by car via the CN-634 road. Parking available with more than 100 spaces. Interurban bus transport is available. The nearest hospital is Hospital Cruces, located 25 kilometres away.

Facilities

Lifeguards present. Toilets available. Showers available. Telephone service available. Waste bins present. Cleaning service provided. Local police security available. Red Cross rescue equipment and personnel present. Tourism office available. Maritime promenade available. Nautical club present. No Blue Flag designation. No umbrella or deckchair rental. Kiosk/food service available.

Water Quality

Water quality classifications from 2005–2010 ranged from Sufficient to Very Good, with the majority of years rated as Good or Very Good. The 2011 classification was Sufficient under the 2006/7/CE directive. Chlorophyll 'a' concentration in the coastal water station at Castro Urdiales is approximately 2.2 µg/l. Medium risk of non-compliance with the 2006/7/CE directive due to the influence of discharge from Castro Urdiales wastewater treatment plant.

Risks

Strong wave conditions. Medium risk of contamination due to urban wastewater discharge from the Castro Urdiales wastewater treatment plant.