Spiaggia Costa Ellenica

23.5°C Water temp · Jun 7

Italy Coastal 1 - Excellent 23.5°C

Satellite image of SPIAGGIA COSTA ELLENICA — Satellite image © Esri

Costa Ellenica is a sandy beach in Vittoria, Sicily, with a low, gently sloping sandy bottom and dune ridges behind the shore. The beach is 20 metres wide and extends for 1 kilometre along the coast. It is lightly frequented due to limited access routes. The area is subject to a dry subtropical climate with hot summers and modest rainfall.

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Water

Marine water body in the Strait of Sicily (Canale di Sicilia). The beach extends 1 kilometre with a low, sandy bottom that gradually slopes seaward.

Location

Vittoria, Sicily, in the province of Ragusa. The beach is located in coastal area N.15 between Capo Scalambri and Licata. Contact: Comune di Vittoria (0932 514111) and Capitaneria di Porto di Pozzallo (0932 953327).

Facilities

The beach is unequipped and free access. No lifeguards, toilets, showers, or disabled access facilities are mentioned. Animals are permitted as no municipal signs or ordinances prohibit their access.

Water Quality

Water quality classification: Excellent. The area is not served by sewage infrastructure. Intensive greenhouse cultivation in the surrounding area is identified as a potential pollution source.

Risks

Overflow of stormwater runoff from intensive agricultural activity (greenhouse cultivation) and white water discharge during heavy precipitation events. Erosive phenomena occur due to anthropogenic activities.