Playa San Juan De La Canal Pm1

Spain Coastal 1 - Excellent

San Juan de la Canal is a beach located in Santa Cruz de Bezana in Cantabria, Spain, on the Cantabrian coast. The beach is 200 metres long with an average width of 100 metres and features golden sand. It experiences moderate wave conditions and windy weather, with medium occupancy levels and semi-urban development.

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Water

Coastal marine water body in the Cantabrian Sea. Beach length of 200 metres with average width of 100 metres.

Location

Located in Santa Cruz de Bezana, Cantabria, Spain. Accessible by car via the S-20 road. Parking available with 50 spaces. Valdecilla Hospital is located 5 kilometres away.

Facilities

Lifeguards present. Toilets available. Showers available. Telephone available. Waste bins provided. Local police available. Rescue and lifesaving equipment present. Signage present. Walkways present. Kiosks available. No beach umbrella or deckchair rental. No nautical services rental. No maritime club.

Water Quality

Water quality classified as Excellent in 2011. From 2005 to 2010, classifications ranged from Good to Very Good. Bacterial contamination monitored through E. coli and enterococci measurements. Chlorophyll 'a' concentration in the estuary is below 5 µg/l. Phytoplankton density is very low, below 5,000,000 cells per litre. High risk of non-compliance with Directive 2006/7/EC due to the influence of a located relief overflow on the beach.

Risks

High risk of non-compliance with Directive 2006/7/EC due to a relief overflow located on the beach.