Spiaggia ''Cava D'aliga''

23.3°C Water temp · Jun 7

Italy Coastal 1 - Excellent 23.3°C

Satellite image of SPIAGGIA ''CAVA D'ALIGA'' — Satellite image © Esri

Cava d'Aliga is a sandy beach in Scicli, Sicily, characterized by easy public access and primarily used by local residents. The beach is 20 metres wide and shows signs of erosion, bordered by rocky promontories. The 1.6 kilometre coastline is partly free and partly equipped with facilities. The area has a subtropical dry climate with hot summers and modest winter rainfall.

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Water

Part of the Canale di Sicilia (Sicily Channel) water body. The bathing area extends 1.6 kilometres along the coast (from Punta Scalambri to Punta Religione) and is classified as tract 16 of the coastal zone. Rocky promontories dominate the coastline.

Location

Scicli, Sicily, in the province of Ragusa. The beach is easily accessible and frequented mainly by residents of the surrounding area. Contact: Scicli Town Hall telephone 0932 839111; Pozzallo Harbour Authority telephone 0932 953327.

Facilities

The coastline is partly free and partly equipped. No restrictions on animals. Used only for bathing.

Water Quality

Water quality classification: Excellent. The area is monitored by ASP7, ARPA, Scicli Town Council, and Pozzallo Harbour Authority. Identified pollution sources include agricultural activities, intense urbanization, untreated urban discharges, stormwater runoff, and overflow from storm drains. Treated wastewater from the municipal treatment plant is discharged to sea via submarine pipeline.

Risks

Heavy rainfall can cause overflow of stormwater that flows into bathing waters. No pollution sources have been identified within the bathing area itself.