The beaches of Matalascañas and Mazagón on the eastern coast of Huelva have been closed to bathing as a result of the presence of Portuguese Man O’ War, Physalia physalis, jellyfish.
Jellyfish alert on El Playazo beach
Two Portuguese Man o’ War jellyfish (Physalia Physalis) have been reported on El Playazo beach in recent days.
Jellyfish
Officials from the Institute of Marine Sciences are asking people to be extra careful when bathing as a number of jellyfish (Portuguese Man o War – Physalia Physalis) were spotted off the coasts of Málaga and Cádiz during March.