In Direzione Fosso A Mare

27.8°C Water temp · Jul 23

Italy Coastal 1 - Excellent 27.8°C

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A beach with fine calcareous and siliceous gravel of natural origin located in Potenza Picena in the Marche region. The beach has a medium slope of 3% above water and 8% below water, with a distance of 4 metres between medium-low and high water marks. Astronomical tidal range is 30–50 centimetres. The surrounding area includes a railway and state road SS16.

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Water

Marine water body designated Porto Recanati_Civitanova. Beach width is 20 metres. Water area extends 0.4588 square kilometres. Medium slope of submerged beach is 8%. Distance between medium-low and high water marks is 4 metres.

Location

Potenza Picena, Macerata province, Marche region, Italy. The bathing water is oriented towards Fosso a Mare. The Harbour Master's Office (Capitaneria di Porto) is located at Via Trento, 62012 Civitanova Marche.

Facilities

First aid and assistance services are present. Disabled access facilities are available. Toilet facilities are provided. Food and beverage services operate in the area. Sports facilities operated by beach establishments are available. A sailing club (Circolo Nautico) is present with a boat launch zone.

Water Quality

Water quality classification: E (poor). Pollution sources identified include urban wastewater discharges from lift station overflows at Fosso a Mare and Piazza Marotta, six storm overflow channels discharging to Fosso a Mare, and one urban wastewater treatment plant discharging to Fosso Zuccardo. The area is served by mixed public sewerage connected to wastewater treatment.

Risks

Urban wastewater discharges from lift station overflows and storm overflow channels pose pollution risks.