Sandy beach · Alicante, Spain

Platja d'Aigua Amarga

A sandy beach in Alicante, Spain. The bay opens toward the north across more than 50 km of open sea, so expect waves when the wind comes from that side. The nearest chart sounding shows about 3.9 m of water 150 m offshore. Further out it reaches roughly 9.7 m at 400 m. Tides are barely noticeable (about 12 cm). It is one of 13 beaches around Alicante; the nearest is Cala Barda, 280 m away.

SurfaceSandy
Wave shelterPartly exposedopen to the north, 50 km of sea
Depth3.9 m at 150 m outfirst sounding 150 m out
Tidal range12 cmbarely noticeable
Tree cover0%open, treeless surroundings
AccessPublic

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Where it is

38.2999, -0.5189 · Google Maps · OpenStreetMap

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