Loc. Caravalle

Italy Lake 1 - Excellent

Caravalle is a free-access pebble and sandy beach located on the southeastern shore of Lake Maggiore near the town of Ranco in Lombardy. The beach has a width of 14 metres and benefits from water classified as excellent based on monitoring data from 2019–2022. The area is situated close to the town centre, which features a public park with recreational facilities and sports equipment.

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Water

Lake Maggiore (Lago Maggiore). Altitude: 202 metres above sea level. Located within the Ticino River watershed.

Location

Located in Ranco, in the province of Varese, Lombardy, on the southeastern shore of Lake Maggiore near the town centre. The beach area extends 0.170 km. Parking information is not specified. Contact: Comune di Ranco at 0331 976619.

Facilities

Lifeguard on duty during weekends. Public park with play areas, viewpoint, and sports equipment located in the town centre a few minutes from the beach. Nearby: small harbour, jetty, lakeside walking paths. Animals not permitted.

Water Quality

Water quality classification: Excellent (2019–2022 reference period). Monitoring conducted by CNR and ARPA at the Pallanza buoy tracks pathogenic bacteria including Escherichia coli, intestinal Enterococci, and cyanobacteria. Wastewater treatment via the depurator in Angera respects discharge limits set by regulations.

Risks

Possible pollution from unfavourable weather conditions including heavy rainfall and atmospheric events causing soil runoff, water accumulation, and accidental or unauthorised discharges of liquid waste or contaminants. Seasonal algal blooms are possible. Cyanobacteria identified as potentially toxic species in case of proliferation.