Catona - Centro Svizzero

28.8°C Water temp · Jul 23

Italy Coastal 2 - Good 28.8°C

Satellite image of CATONA - CENTRO SVIZZERO — Satellite image © Esri

Catona Centro Svizzero is a coastal bathing water located in the municipality of Reggio Calabria in Calabria, Italy. The beach features a sandy-pebbly composition with underwater sediment granulometry ranging from 0.18 to 2 mm. The area is situated in front of the Catona residential centre. The water body extends over 1.492 square kilometres and is classified as excellent quality.

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Water

Coastal water body. Geomorphological descriptor: Plain and alluvial fan coast. Sandy-pebbly beach with underwater sediment granulometry of 0.18 to 2 mm. Area extends 1.492 square kilometres.

Location

The bathing area is located in Catona, a centre in the municipality of Reggio Calabria, Calabria, Italy. It is part of the water body identified as Villa San Giovanni - Reggio Calabria.

Water Quality

Water quality classification: Excellent. The bathing water is monitored in accordance with EU regulations.

Risks

The mouth of the Fiumara di Catona is identified as a potential source of pollution. Short-duration pollution events have been recorded, including accidental treatment plant malfunctions and overflow at the Reggio Calabria Concessa depuration plant. No anomalous situations or algal proliferation events have been verified in the last four years.