Plage Les Pins Centre

19.5°C Water temp · Jun 9

France Coastal 2 - Good 19.5°C

Satellite image of PLAGE LES PINS CENTRE — Satellite image © Esri

Plage Les Pins is a 200-meter artificial beach located in Toulon with semi-enclosed configuration and south-facing orientation. The beach experiences high visitor traffic and benefits from easy access and proximity to a large parking area. It is well-equipped with nearby restaurants and a rescue post, and is situated near the Mourillon lifting station and the Eygoutier coastal watercourse outlet.

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Water

Semi-enclosed bathing area. 200 metres long. Watershed area 0.2 km². Good water renewal conditions.

Location

Toulon commune. Easy access with proximity to a large parking area. Nearby restaurants and rescue post present.

Facilities

Rescue post. Nearby restaurants and showers.

Season

Active monitoring program applies from June to September.

Water Quality

Water classified as excellent quality from 2015 to 2019. Classified as good quality from 2020 to 2023. Low potential for cyanobacteria, macroalgae, or phytoplankton proliferation. No history of algal blooms. Nitrogen and phosphorus inputs not confirmed.

Risks

Potential pollution sources include the Eygoutier coastal watercourse (bacterial pollution from street washing, accidental wastewater discharge, storm overflows, and individual wastewater discharges) classified as medium risk. Mourillon lifting station with potential overflow from malfunction classified as low risk. Wastewater collection installations at beach surroundings with potential malfunctions classified as medium risk. Risk of short-term pollution not exceeding 72 hours, typically after rainfall or dry weather network malfunctions.