Anse A L'ane - Nid Tropical

29.5°C Water temp · Sep 8

France Coastal 3 - Sufficient 29.5°C

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The Trois-Ilets municipality in Martinique contains six designated bathing zones along an 18-kilometre coastline featuring sandy beaches, urbanised waterfront, and mangrove areas. These zones are located at Méridien, Bakoua, Anse Mitan, and three areas within Anse à l'Ane. The bathing water profile assesses vulnerability to microbiological contamination from multiple sources within the watersheds serving these beaches.

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Water

Coastal bathing areas along Martinique's Caribbean coast. The commune has an 18-kilometre shoreline with sandy beaches, urbanised waterfront areas, and mangrove ecosystems.

Location

Trois-Ilets commune, Martinique. Bathing zones located at: Méridien hotel, Bakoua hotel mid-beach, Anse Mitan near windsurfing rental, Anse à l'Ane at Rue de la Dorade, Anse à l'Ane near Nid Tropical restaurant, and Anse à l'Ane at Frantour hotel.

Facilities

Anse Mitan features showers and toilets near a rescue post. Anse à l'Ane has a basketball court. Multiple restaurants and water sports facilities (windsurfing rental, diving club) operate at these beaches.

Water Quality

Water quality classification follows European Directive 2006/7/CE categories: excellent, good, sufficient, and insufficient. Monitoring conducted by ARS (health authority) and DIREN (environmental agency). The vulnerability profile is classified as Type 2, indicating known pollution risks with identifiable causes. Microbiological contamination sources have been inventoried.

Risks

Potential pollution sources identified include: collective sewerage system discharges, individual sanitation systems, stormwater runoff networks, moored boat anchoring, fishing activities, and various commercial installations. Atmospheric and oceanic conditions can create favourable circumstances for pollution events.