Cipollazzo

26.5°C Water temp · Jul 23

Italy Coastal 1 - Excellent 26.5°C

Satellite image of CIPOLLAZZO — Satellite image © Esri

Cipollazzo is a bathing water area located in Menfi, Sicily, along the Strait of Sicily coast. The beach features sandy substrate with moderate slope both above and below the waterline. The surrounding area includes seasonal residential development and Mediterranean scrubland. The water quality is classified as excellent.

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Water

Coastal marine water body. Sandy seafloor with moderate slope. Sandy beach with moderate slope both submerged and exposed.

Location

Menfi, province of Agrigento, Sicily. The bathing area extends 2.84 km along the coast in the Strait of Sicily (coastal section no. 13).

Facilities

Seasonal food and beverage point. Seasonal assistance and first aid service. Structure for bathers' services.

Water Quality

Water quality classification: Excellent. The area is influenced by a seasonal residential zone and uncultivated land. Wastewater treatment through an existing collection network; treatment plant compliance with EU Directive 91/271/CE not confirmed due to unavailable data.

Risks

Short-term pollution events can occur due to exceptional meteorological or marine conditions and malfunctioning wastewater treatment facilities. Discharge from the wastewater treatment outlet enters Vallone watercourse and ultimately the sea. No cyanobacteria proliferation potential identified. No macroalgae, phytoplankton, or potentially toxic species proliferation identified.