The Rio Mar always looks good. Huge reef near shore. Great diving.
Yes, working this year.
Sandy beach is only a sandy beach. Won't make much difference unless you are right at the surfline.
Notice, in the picture Biker took, how the longshore waters are fouled by an abundance of clays and other fines suspended in the water column. This is the direct result of INCOMPATIBLE materials being used for the "renourishment" (sic).