Playa San Marcos Pm3

25.2°C Water temp · Sep 11

Spain Coastal 1 - Excellent 25.2°C

Satellite image of PLAYA SAN MARCOS PM3 — Satellite image © Esri

Playa San Marcos is a coastal bathing beach located in Icod de Los Vinos municipality on the island of Tenerife in the Canary Islands, Spain. The beach measures 85 metres in length and 20 metres in width with dark sand substrate. It is exposed to moderate wave conditions with a tidal range of 1–3 metres. The bathing zone is situated within a natural coastal surface water body classified in good ecological status.

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Water

Coastal marine water body. Depth range 0 to –15 metres. Moderate wave regime. Exposed to waves. Tidal range 1–3 metres. Dark sand substrate.

Location

Located in Icod de Los Vinos municipality on Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. Pedestrian access is good. Vehicle access is not available. Parking is available and in good condition.

Facilities

Pedestrian access (good). Disabled access (regular). Parking (good). Showers available. Foot wash available. Services available. Changing rooms available. Bars available. Containers available. Lifeguards present. First aid available. Activities permitted: non-motorised boats, snorkelling, diving. Umbrella rental available. Lounger rental available.

Season

1 February to 30 November

Water Quality

Water quality classification is based on monitoring of fecal indicator bacteria (Escherichia coli and intestinal Enterococci) over four years in accordance with RD1341/2007. The underlying coastal water mass is in good ecological status with good or better overall state.

Risks

Diffuse pollution source: San Marcos fishing port. Point sources: submarine outfall of Playa San Marcos, Club Náutico Playa San Marcos, and the pressurised pipe from EB San Marcos to San Marcos wastewater treatment plant. Watercourse contamination from Barranco Preceptor and Barranco del Acero. Recorded contamination episodes: 19–20 February 2018 and 26–27 February 2018 (brief microbiological contamination); 19–20 October 2021 (brief microbiological contamination). Potential pollution sources include stormwater discharge from heavy rainfall, raw or treated urban wastewater (from pipeline ruptures or treatment plant emergencies), fishing activity organic residues, accidental hydrocarbon spills, and saltwater discharge from pool drainage. Cyanobacteria (Trichodesmium) proliferation episodes recorded in 2004, 2010, and more intensely in 2017. No risk from jellyfish, sea urchins, or macroalgae.