Andalusia beaches declared safe for swimming following water quality tests

Most beaches in Andalusia, Spain, remain safe for swimming according to the latest report from the Regional Ministry of Presidency, Health, and Emergencies. Water quality analyses conducted during the first half of August confirm that the majority of maritime and continental bathing areas meet established safety standards for the summer season.

The only current exception is the La Colada dam in El Viso, Córdoba, where swimming is prohibited due to the presence of cyanobacteria.

Recent incidents were noted in Almería and Cádiz. In Carboneras, Almería, a sewage network rupture caused a discharge at El Ancón beach; however, corrective measures were implemented and subsequent tests confirmed the water is now safe. In Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Cádiz, a microbiological contamination issue was detected at Bajo de Guía-Bonanza beach, but authorities have since declared the area suitable for bathing again.

The Sanitary Surveillance Program evaluated 389 sampling points across 304 regular bathing zones to monitor microbiological and macroscopic parameters, including transparency and the presence of harmful residues.