Porticello

23.9°C Water temp · Jun 7

Italy Coastal 1 - Excellent 23.9°C

Satellite image of PORTICELLO — Satellite image © Esri

Porticello is a bathing water located in the municipality of Ricadi in the province of Vibo Valentia, Calabria. It features a sandy beach with a cliff geomorphology. The area is situated in front of agricultural territories south of the inhabited center of Santa Maria di Ricadi. The bathing water is classified as excellent quality.

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Water

Coastal waters. The bathing area extends 1,318 hectares. The watercourse is Torrente Cerasaro.

Location

Ricadi, province of Vibo Valentia, Calabria. The bathing area is located south of the center of Santa Maria di Ricadi, facing agricultural territories.

Water Quality

Water quality classification: Excellent. The responsible authority is Regione Calabria, the municipality, ASP, 118, and Arpacal.

Risks

Potential pollution sources identified: accidental failure of Ricadi Santa Maria treatment plant with overflow from Torrente Cerasaro mouth. Cyanobacteria and macroalgae proliferation have not been recorded in the past four years.