Capo Posillipo

23.9°C Water temp · Jun 7

Italy Coastal 1 - Excellent 23.9°C

Satellite image of CAPO POSILLIPO — Satellite image © Esri

Capo Posillipo is a bathing water area in Naples with a sandy and rocky beach. The coastline is predominantly rocky with inlets and cliffs that protect the shore and tourist moorings. The area experiences intense urbanization along the coast.

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Water

Coastal water body with predominantly rocky geography interspersed with sandy areas and inlets.

Location

Capo Posillipo, Naples (Napoli), Campania region, Italy.

Water Quality

Water quality classification is Excellent (2020–2023). Wastewater is conveyed to the Naples East and Naples West (Cuma) treatment plants. Identified pollution sources include: Rivalta storm discharge (40.8022°N, 14.2070°E), Villa Gallotti storm discharge (40.8040°N, 14.2064°E), overflow discharge from La Pietra treatment facility (40.8046°N, 14.261°E), and Pica storm discharge (40.8068°N, 14.2054°E). Monitoring point IT015063049008_PS (Capo Posillipo storm drain) is located in the bathing area.