Playa Rio San Pedro Pm1

22.5°C Water temp · Jun 8

Spain Transitional 1 - Excellent 22.5°C

Satellite image of PLAYA RIO SAN PEDRO PM1 — Satellite image © Esri

Río San Pedro is a bathing beach located in Puerto Real, Cádiz, Andalucía, along the Atlantic coast. The beach stretches 1415 metres with an average width of 10 metres and features golden sand in shallow waters. It is situated in a protected area designated as a Site of Community Importance (LIC) and Special Protection Area for Birds (ZEPA), within a natural park. The beach experiences tranquil swimming conditions with mesomareal tidal ranges of 2–4 metres.

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Water

Atlantic coastal estuary (highly modified Atlantic mesomareal estuary with irregular river discharges). Water type: shallow waters. Substrate: sand. Tidal range: 2–4 metres. Dominant current direction: south, south-southeast, and southeast. Wave exposure: not exposed. Predominant wave direction: west and southeast (lesser extent). Annual precipitation: 200–400 mm. Torrentiality index: 25–50%.

Location

Puerto Real municipality, Cádiz province, Andalucía, Spain. The beach is accessible on foot with a seafront promenade.

Facilities

Red Cross lifeguard post, lifeguard/rescue equipment, surveillance equipment, toilets, showers, waste bins, cleaning service, seafront promenade. No disabled access, no signage, no water sports rental, no scuba diving zone, no mooring zone.

Season

1 June to 30 September

Water Quality

Water quality classification: Excellent for all monitored seasons (2013–2016). Monitoring point code: ES61200028M11028B1. Short-duration contamination risk: Low (microbiological, 24-hour duration). Diffuse pollution source: land use in influence zone, built and altered surfaces. River source: Río San Pedro.

Risks

No pontual pollution source recorded. Jellyfish risk: low. Phytoplankton risk: low. Macroalgae risk: low.