Why is the sea so cold in Marbella?


Why is the sea so cold in Marbella? There can be a surprising 'cold drop' in the sea temperatures due to a sudden upwelling of colder water from just off the coast - this happens along the coast from Málaga city to Marbella, it's partially due to the wider currents in the Alboran Sea.


What part of Spain has the clearest water?

Four idyllic beaches with crystal-clear waters
  • Berellín beach in Val de San Vicente, Cantabria. Berellín Beach, Cantabria. ...
  • View of Cala Culip in Girona (Catalonia) © José Luis Gargomo. Cala Culip, Girona. ...
  • Ses Illetes beach in Formentera, Balearic Islands. Ses Illetes beach, Formentera. ...
  • La Rijana beach in Granada, Andalusia.


What sea temperature is comfortable for swimming?

70° to 78° Fahrenheit is the range where most folks feel comfortable swimming.


Can you swim in the ocean in Marbella Spain?

The weather is thundery at times, and rain can sometimes be very heavy, but pollution levels are low and, in most years, the sea is warm enough to bathe in, at least early in the month.


Where is the warmest sea in Europe?

The average temperature in Europe is 21.8°C. The highest current temperature on the continent according to our data, is in Koper (Slovenia) where water has 28.9 degrees celsius. On the other hand the lowest temperature is in Dalatangi (Iceland) where water has 12.1 degrees celsius.


Was a body found on the beach in Marbella?

Sunday, 8 January 2023, 20:34 | Updated 20:41h. Guardia Civil officers are investigating the circumstances of the death of a woman whose body has been found on a beach in Marbella without her head or hands. In addition, there was a wide cut on her abdomen.


Is the sea warmer in Portugal or Spain?

Portugal's beaches are beautiful, yes–but due to being set on the Atlantic, the water is actually much colder than many visitors might expect (yes, even in the Algarve). What is this? Spain's long Mediterranean coast, on the other hand, tends to offer much warmer water and a longer swimming season.


Which beach in Spain has the warmest water?

Sea Temperatures in Spain The warmest water in Spain is in Menorca where water has 26.8 degrees celsius.


Where is the bluest water in Spain?

11 Best Beaches in Spain With Turquoise Waters and Golden Sand
  • 01 of 11. Playa de Ondarreta, San Sebastián. ...
  • 02 of 11. Es Pujols, Formentera. ...
  • 03 of 11. Caló des Moro, Mallorca. ...
  • 04 of 11. Playa de Mónsul, Almería. ...
  • 05 of 11. Lumebó Cove, Galicia. ...
  • 06 of 11. Playa del Inglés, Canary Islands. ...
  • 07 of 11. Playa de Pechón, Cantabria. ...
  • 08 of 11.