Foce Rio Varcavello

27.9°C Water temp · Jul 22

Italy Coastal 1 - Excellent 27.9°C

Satellite image of FOCE RIO VARCAVELLO — Satellite image © Esri

Foce Rio Varcavello is a sandy beach in an urban area in Diano Marina, Liguria. The beach is located in a coastal water body with mountainous characteristics and low stability. The nearby river mouth is typically dry. Private beach facilities and accommodation structures are present in the area.

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Water

Coastal water body (Diano Marina-Andora water body). Foce Rio Varcavello (Torrente Varcavello river mouth) in a mountainous coastal area with low stability characteristics. Beach area: 0.096 square units.

Location

Diano Marina, Imperia Province, Liguria Region. The bathing water is located at Piazza Martiri della Libertà in the municipality of Diano Marina. Private beach facilities and accommodation are available in the urban zone.

Facilities

Private beach facilities (bagni marini privati) with related services and accommodation structures.

Water Quality

Water quality classification: Excellent (2008-2011). No coastal wastewater treatment plants or Imhoff tanks are present. The Ligurian Sea is characterised by oligotrophic conditions and is not affected by cyanobacterial blooms. No cases of potentially toxic algal strain proliferation have been recorded.

Risks

River mouth (foce fluviale) identified as a source of pollution. Short-duration pollution events are possible; assessment methodology for these is under development.