Cap Negre

20.9°C Water temp · Jun 8

France Coastal 1 - Excellent 20.9°C

Satellite image of CAP NEGRE — Satellite image © Esri

Cap Négre is a bathing site located in Le Lavandou commune on the Mediterranean coast. The site achieved an 'Excellent' water quality classification in the 2022 monitoring season according to European Directive 2006 standards. The beach experiences significant summer tourism with approximately 1700 users per day during peak season. Water temperature reaches a maximum of 26°C in summer. The site is subject to monitoring and management protocols to maintain bathing water quality.

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Water

Mediterranean Sea bathing zone. Maximum water temperature of 26°C recorded in summer.

Location

Le Lavandou commune, Mediterranean coast. Parking available 50 metres from the bathing zone. Restaurants and other infrastructure are located 10 metres from the bathing zone.

Water Quality

Water quality classification: Excellent (2022 season). Compliant with European Directive 2006. Bacteriological monitoring conducted by the Département du Var health service.

Risks

Potential pollution from: sewage treatment plant overflow during heavy rainfall or system malfunction; Quicule stream drainage causing runoff pollution during storms; agricultural runoff from 3 hectares; mooring zone pollution from boats; restaurant and infrastructure wastewater; parking area runoff containing hydrocarbures and mineral oils; increased beach user frequency in summer. Phytoplankton (Ostreopsis, Dinophysis, Prorocentrum) represents a proliferation risk due to organic matter pollution and high summer water temperatures. Pollution events are typically brief (less than 72 hours) and rare.