Playa Punta Candor Pm1

22°C Water temp · Jun 8

Spain Coastal 1 - Excellent 22°C

Satellite image of PLAYA PUNTA CANDOR PM1 — Satellite image © Esri

Punta Candor is a natural coastal bathing water in the Gulf of Cádiz, Atlantic Ocean, located in the municipality of Rota, Andalucía. The beach extends 1,585 meters in length with an average width of 35 meters and features golden sand composition. Swimming conditions are characterized by moderate wave action with exposure to Atlantic waves predominantly from the west.

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Water

Coastal Atlantic water. Shallow bathymetry with sand and rock substrate. Mesomareal tidal range of 2–4 meters. Currents are dominant towards south, south-southeast, and southeast. Moderate wave conditions with dominant waves from the west and secondarily from the southeast.

Location

Rota, Cádiz province, Andalucía. Access is on foot. Parking information is not specified. The beach is located within an isolated urban setting with signage present.

Facilities

Red Cross station present. Lifeguard equipment and surveillance equipment available. Signage and hazard warning signs present. Toilets, showers, and waste bins available. Disabled access available. Nautical services and diving zones are not available. Located near the Port Authority of Rota.

Season

June 1 to September 30

Water Quality

Classified as excellent water quality for all monitored seasons: 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016. Low microbiological contamination risk of short duration (24 hours). Low risk from jellyfish, phytoplankton, and macroalgae proliferation.

Risks

Low short-duration microbiological contamination risk associated with land use, built and altered surfaces, and agricultural surfaces in the influence zone. Low risk of jellyfish, phytoplankton, and macroalgae proliferation.