Via Partenope

28.2°C Water temp · Jul 23

Italy Coastal 3 - Sufficient 28.2°C

Satellite image of VIA PARTENOPE — Satellite image © Esri

Via Partenope is a bathing water area in Naples, Italy, characterized by both sandy and rocky beaches. The coastline is predominantly artificial with cliffs protecting the city's shoreline at Megaride Island (Castel dell'Ovo). The area experiences intense urbanization.

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Water

Coastal marine water body in the Gulf of Naples, characterized by artificial structures and protective cliffs at Megaride Island.

Location

Naples, Campania region, Italy. Located at coordinates 40.8315°N, 14.2399°E.

Water Quality

Water quality classification: Good (based on 2020-2021-2022-2023 monitoring data under Italian Legislative Decree 116/2008). Wastewater is directed to Naples East and Naples West (Cuma) treatment plants. Identified pollution sources include: rainfall discharge via Caracciolo (40.8315°N, 14.2399°E), Cloaca Massima overflow discharge (40.8313°N, 14.2428°E), and emergency discharge from Galleria Vittoria lifting station (40.8311°N, 14.2436°E).

Risks

Multiple discharge points identified: rainfall discharge, sewage overflow from Cloaca Massima, and emergency discharges from lifting station infrastructure.