Baia Scopello - Scogli Faraglioni

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Baia Scopello is a coastal bathing area in the Tyrrhenian Sea near Castellammare del Golfo, Sicily. The seabed is shallow and pebbly with a gradual slope. A stationary current predominates from the north. The area features a rocky shoreline with a wide concrete platform in front of an old tuna processing facility (tonnara), which is private property. The bathing area experiences high visitor numbers during the summer season.

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Water

Coastal marine water body in the Tyrrhenian Sea. Shallow pebbly seabed with gradual slope. Area extension: 2.02 square kilometres.

Location

Located at Castellammare del Golfo in Trapani Province, Sicily. Access is via a paid entrance at the private tonnara facility. A paid private parking area and tourist accommodation facilities are available nearby. Centre coordinates: latitude 38.0715, longitude 12.8235.

Facilities

Paid private parking. Tourist accommodation facilities in the area. Animal access is prohibited. Paid access entrance required.

Water Quality

Water quality classification: Excellent. Unauthorized wastewater discharges identified as a potential pollution source. Cyanobacterial proliferation potential: none. No previous events in the last four years.

Risks

Unauthorized wastewater discharges. Stationary current from the north.