Croce Rossa

27.9°C Water temp · Jul 22

Italy Coastal 1 - Excellent 27.9°C

Satellite image of CROCE ROSSA — Satellite image © Esri

Croce Rossa is a sandy beach located in the urban centre of Diano Marina in the Liguria region of Italy. The beach is classified as excellent quality based on water quality assessments from 2008–2011. The bathing water body extends across 0.616 square kilometres and is influenced by the Rio Mortole and Torrente Varcavello watercourses. The Ligurian Sea at this location is characterised by oligotrophic conditions that prevent cyanobacterial blooms.

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Water

Coastal water body (Diano Marina–Andora). Area: 0.616 square kilometres. Water type classified as coastal with mountainous catchment and low stability. Influenced by Rio Mortole and Torrente Varcavello.

Location

Diano Marina, Imperia Province, Liguria Region, Italy. The beach is situated in the urban centre. Contact: Municipality of Diano Marina, Piazza Martiri della Libertà 3; Harbour Master's Office, Via San Lazzaro.

Facilities

Private beach clubs with associated services and other hospitality facilities are present in the area.

Water Quality

Water quality classification: Excellent (2008–2011). No coastal treatment plants or Imhoff tanks are present. Cyanobacterial bloom risk assessment indicates the Ligurian Sea's oligotrophic conditions prevent such proliferation. No cases of potentially toxic algal strains have been recorded in the last four years.