Lido Ancora

27.9°C Water temp · Sep 8

Italy Coastal 1 - Excellent 27.9°C

Satellite image of LIDO ANCORA — Satellite image © Esri

Lido Ancora is a sandy beach in Porto Empedocle, Sicily, with a gently sloping submerged beach and flat terrain leading to the shore. The bathing water is classified as excellent quality. Seasonal summer facilities include a refreshment point and first aid assistance. The beach is open to animals without restrictions.

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Water

Coastal marine water in the Sicily Channel, coastal section number 14. Area: 0.117 km.

Location

Porto Empedocle, Agrigento province, Sicily. The bathing area extends 0.117 km along the coast.

Facilities

Seasonal summer refreshment point and first aid assistance.

Water Quality

Water quality classification: Excellent. The area is affected by discharge of untreated wastewater from the pumping station overflow and from private sources in the stream. Wastewater treatment infrastructure exists but treatment plants do not conform to EU Directive 91/271/CE standards.

Risks

Discharge of untreated wastewater from the pumping station and accidental overflows. Short-duration pollution events include urban stormwater discharge and untreated wastewater from private sources. No cyanobacteria proliferation risk identified. No macroalgae or phytoplankton blooms identified.