Port Maria

14.6°C Water temp · Jun 8

France Coastal 2 - Good 14.6°C

Satellite image of PORT MARIA — Satellite image © Esri

Port Maria is a bathing beach in Locmaria, Morbihan, Brittany. The beach is located on Belle-Île-en-Mer and is subject to tidal conditions with average tidal range of several meters. The beach has been classified as Type 1 for bathing profile purposes, indicating no proven risk of bathing water pollution. Monitoring of water quality has been conducted since 2010, with results tracked across multiple bathing seasons.

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Water

Coastal bathing area on the Atlantic Ocean, Belle-Île-en-Mer. Tidal range varies with lunar cycles, reaching maximum heights during spring tides and minimum during neap tides. Tidal currents are present in the offshore waters.

Location

Locmaria, Morbihan department (56), Brittany, France. The beach is situated on Belle-Île-en-Mer. Parking is available at the beach.

Facilities

Parking available. Information signage present.

Season

Bathing monitoring conducted during official bathing seasons. Data available for seasons 2010 to 2016.

Water Quality

Water quality monitoring conducted by ARS (Regional Health Agency) from 2010 onwards. Historical water quality results from 2010 to 2016 bathing seasons available. Classified as Type 1 beach with no proven risk of pollution.

Risks

Potential pollution sources identified include: collective wastewater treatment discharge points, defective pumping station failures, non-compliant individual sanitation systems, agricultural runoff, uncontrolled boat moorings, animal presence on beach, and swimmer-related pollution. Phytoplankton and macroalgae proliferation potential assessed. Flooding and diffuse pollution sources noted.