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Beach closures in Andalusia and Galicia due to contamination

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Beach closures in Andalusia and Galicia due to water contamination

Authorities in Andalusia, Spain, have implemented several beach closures due to water contamination. In the Costa del Sol region, specifically in Málaga and Benalmádena, swimming was prohibited at multiple locations after water analysis detected Escherichia coli (E. coli) levels exceeding regulated standards. These contamination levels were linked to storm-related sewage discharges, while reports of skin reactions among swimmers in Benalmádena prompted precautionary closures. Following these incidents, the Regional Delegation of Health and Consumption of the Junta de Andalucía banned swimming at five beaches in the province of Cádiz. Routine microbiological monitoring identified high concentrations of both E. coli and intestinal enterococci at several sites, including El Puerto de Santa María, Chipiona, Puerto Real, and Rota. Specific locations affected include Aculadero-Puerto Sherry and Fuentebravía in El Puerto de Santa María, Micaela in Chipiona, La Cachucha in Puerto Real, and Punta Candor in Rota. Detailed analysis showed that Aculadero-Puerto Sherry, La Cachucha, and Micaela exhibited elevated levels of both E. coli and enterococci. Fuentebravía exceeded limits for enterococci, while Punta Candor showed high levels of E. coli exclusively. Local municipalities have been instructed to post warning signage to inform the public of potential risks, such as gastroenteritis. Recent reports indicate that the contamination issue has extended to Galicia. The bans remain Sergas has advised against bathing at O Portiño beach in effect until Saians, Vigo, following similar detections of E. coli and enterococci. While water quality at Portocelo beach in Marín has since returned to excellent levels following heavy rainfall, authorities continue to process new laboratory water samples confirm that contamination levels have returned in Cádiz to safe standards and the sources of determine when the fecal bacteria have been addressed. existing restrictions can be lifted.

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  1. 2026-08-29 13:02 UTC Beach closures in Andalusia and Galicia due to contamination
  2. 2026-08-28 14:12 UTC Beach closures in Andalusia due to water contamination
  3. 2026-08-27 19:01 UTC Beach closures in Andalusia due to water contamination

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