Meridien : Plage Pres Bakoua

29.5°C Water temp · Sep 11

France Coastal 1 - Excellent 29.5°C

Satellite image of MERIDIEN : PLAGE PRES BAKOUA — Satellite image © Esri

The commune of Trois-Ilets has a coastline of 18 km featuring sandy beaches, urbanized coastal areas, and mangrove. This vulnerability profile covers six designated bathing zones in the municipality, including areas at Pointe du Bout (Méridien and Bakoua hotels), Anse Mitan, and three zones at Anse à l'Ane. The profile evaluates potential contamination sources and establishes management plans to reduce health risks for swimmers.

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Water

Coastal Caribbean waters of the Trois-Ilets commune with a total coastline of 18 km comprising sandy beaches, urbanized littoral, and mangrove areas.

Location

Trois-Ilets commune in Martinique. Six bathing zones: Méridien, Bakoua (mid-beach), Anse Mitan (opposite windsurfing rental), and three zones at Anse à l'Ane (Rue de la Dorade, Nid Tropical restaurant, and Frantour hotel).

Facilities

Toilets and showers present at Anse Mitan near the rescue post. Restaurants and beach clubs located at various zones including Le Baracuda at Anse Mitan and Ti Case Nautic. Basketball court inland from Anse à l'Ane beach.

Water Quality

Water quality classification under European Directive 2006/7/CE. The vulnerability profile is classified as type 2, indicating known or easily identifiable pollution causes. Monitoring includes two microbial indicator organisms. Water quality data tracked by ARS (Regional Health Authority) and DIREN (Regional Environment Directorate).

Risks

Potential microbial contamination from collective and non-collective sewage systems, stormwater discharge networks, and boat moorings. Multiple wastewater discharge outlets and stormwater exutories identified near bathing areas.