Sandy beach · Cuevas del Almanzora, Spain

Playazo de Villaricos

A sandy beach in Cuevas del Almanzora, Spain. The bay opens toward the east-north-east across more than 50 km of open sea, so expect waves when the wind comes from that side. The nearest chart sounding shows about 2.1 m of water 100 m offshore. Further out it reaches roughly 7.5 m at 400 m. Tides are barely noticeable (about 18 cm). It is one of 13 beaches around Cuevas del Almanzora; the nearest is Playa de Luis Siret, 680 m away.

SurfaceSandy
Wave shelterPartly exposedopen to the east-north-east, 50 km of sea
Depth2.1 m at 100 m outfirst sounding 100 m out
Tidal range18 cmbarely noticeable
Tree cover1%open, treeless surroundings

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Where it is

37.2420, -1.7751 · Google Maps · OpenStreetMap

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