Playa San Miguel De Cabo De Gata Pm1

22.9°C Water temp · Jun 8

Spain Coastal 1 - Excellent 22.9°C

Satellite image of PLAYA SAN MIGUEL DE CABO DE GATA PM1 — Satellite image © Esri

San Miguel de Cabo de Gata is a natural coastal bathing water located in Almería, Andalucía, situated in the Mediterranean Sea. The beach extends 5,455 meters in length with an average width of 100 meters and features white sand composition. It experiences moderate wave conditions and is subject to easterly and northeast winds associated with levante wind patterns. The water body is characterized by deep waters with muddy-sand substrate and micromareal tidal range of 0–2 meters.

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Water

Mediterranean coastal water influenced by Atlantic waters. Water mass designation: 610018 Rambla de Morales – Cabo de Gata. Deep water bathymetry with mud and sand substrate. Micromareal range of 0–2 meters. Dominant current direction: east, east-southeast, east-northeast. Moderately exposed to wave action with dominant waves from east and east-northeast.

Location

San Miguel de Cabo de Gata is located in Almería municipality, Almería province, Andalucía. Access is available on foot and by vehicle. The sports port in Almería is situated 28 kilometers away.

Facilities

Red Cross station present. Lifeguard equipment available. Surveillance equipment present. Showers available. Waste bins available. Cleaning service provided. Water sports equipment rental available. Disabled access provided. Signage present. Danger warning signage present. Boardwalk present. Walkways present.

Season

1 June to 30 September

Water Quality

Classified as Excellent for all monitoring seasons from 2013 to 2016. Short-duration contamination risk is low and microbiological in nature with a 24-hour duration. Environmental monitoring point code: 61C0395 (coordinates: 567240/4069466 UTM zone 30 ETRS 89). Sampling point code: ES61100012M04013Q1 (coordinates: 567368.55/4040414.48 UTM zone 30 ETRS 89).

Risks

Low risk of jellyfish proliferation. Low risk of phytoplankton proliferation. Low risk of macroalgae proliferation. Diffuse pollution sources include land uses in the area of influence, forest areas, and natural surfaces. Rainfall is less than 200 millimeters annually with high torrential index of 75–100 percent.