Spiaggia Delle Sirene

23.1°C Water temp · Jun 7

Italy Coastal 1 - Excellent 23.1°C

Satellite image of SPIAGGIA DELLE SIRENE — Satellite image © Esri

Spiaggia Delle Sirene is a sandy beach located in Positano, Campania, characterized by high cliffs and rocky coastline interspersed with valleys. The surrounding area features terraced slopes with sparse urbanization. The beach has been classified as Excellent for water quality across the years 2020–2023.

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Sandy beach in a coastal area with high cliffs and rocky shoreline cut by ravines. A submarine outfall pipe from the urban treatment plant at Rivo dei Mulini begins at coordinates 40.627150° N, 14.486183° E and ends at 40.620833° N, 14.485833° E.

Location

Positano, Province of Salerno, Campania region. The bathing water monitoring point is identified as IT015065100004.

Water Quality

Water quality classification is Excellent (based on 2020–2023 monitoring data under Italian Legislative Decree 116/2008). Urban wastewater is treated at a biological activated sludge facility at Rivo dei Mulini with submarine outfall discharge.

Risks

Identified potential pollution sources include a lifting station and emergency overflow at Fornillo Marina serving the Rivo dei Mulini treatment plant, possible submarine conduit breaks, a primary treatment plant surface discharge at Vettica in Praiano, and a lifting station with emergency discharge in Praiano.