Castello Genovese

22.5°C Water temp · Jun 9

Italy Coastal 1 - Excellent 22.5°C

Satellite image of CASTELLO GENOVESE — Satellite image © Esri

Castello Genovese is a predominantly pebbly and sandy beach located in the Genova Voltri area of Liguria. The bathing area covers an extended sandy and rocky shore used for tourism. The water body is classified as a coastal water with low stability. The beach has been classified as having good water quality.

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Water

Coastal waters category: mountainous relief with low stability. The bathing area extends 0.513 square kilometres. The water body drains to Torrente Leira stream.

Location

Genova, Liguria region, Italy. The nearest hospital is San Carlo di Voltri. Competent authorities include the Municipality of Genova (Palazzo Tursi, via Garibaldi 9) and the Guardia Costiera (Coastal Guard) at via Magazzini Generali n. 4.

Water Quality

Water quality classification: GOOD (2010–2013). Identified pollution sources include the Prà–Voltri treatment plant, an active discharge pipe, and a river mouth.

Risks

The Ligurian Sea is not characterised by cyanobacterial blooms due to oligotrophic conditions. No cases of potentially toxic algal strains have occurred in the past four years.