Zona Antistante Piaz.le Adriatico

24°C Water temp · Jun 7

Italy Coastal 1 - Excellent 24°C

Satellite image of ZONA ANTISTANTE PIAZ.LE ADRIATICO — Satellite image © Esri

A sandy beach in Francavilla al Mare with over 98% sand composition and medium grain size. The beach is 40 metres wide with no dune formations. The surrounding area contains numerous urban settlements and tourism-related structures, predominantly summer bathing facilities. The bathing water is classified as Excellent.

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Water

Coastal water body covering an area of 0.350 km². The water is classified as Coastal Waters - Coastal Plain - Medium Stability - C2.

Location

Francavilla al Mare, Chieti Province, Abruzzo region, Italy. The bathing area is located in front of Piazzale Adriatico. The nearest town information office is at Piazza Sirena, CAP 66023.

Facilities

Beach establishments, assistance and first aid services, disabled access services, toilets, recreational zones, food service points, sports facilities, seafront promenade, and bicycle paths.

Water Quality

Water quality classification is Excellent. Wastewater treatment is managed by three treatment plants: FRANCAVILLA - FORO (150 kW capacity, serving up to 38,000 inhabitants, 96% connection rate, discharge at 800 metres from coast), FRANCAVILLA - PRETARO (135 kW capacity, serving up to 38,000 inhabitants, 96% connection rate, discharge at 800 metres from coast), and a treatment plant under construction on the Alento River. River mouths are identified as pollution sources.

Risks

River mouth discharges identified as pollution source. No cyanobacteria blooms, macroalgae proliferation, or potentially toxic species events recorded in the past four years. No anomalous events reported.