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Bathing water quality in Abruzzo, Italy
Abruzzo has 121 official bathing waters in the EEA dataset for the 2025 season (113 coastal and 8 lake). 80.2% were classified Excellent — 9.6 points below the 89.8% across Italy — and 8 were Poor. By province, the Excellent share is highest in Teramo (95.6% of 45) and lowest in Chieti (69.8% of 53). 57 sites have been Excellent in every season from 2015 to 2025.
Qualità delle acque di balneazione: Abruzzo
Su 121 acque di balneazione ufficiali UE in Abruzzo, nel 2025 il 80,2% era «eccellente»; acque classificate «scarsa»: 8.
121
official bathing waters
80.2%
Excellent in 2025
8
Poor in 2025
Not live: these are annual official classifications. Check the competent authority for today’s notices before swimming.
Map of official bathing waters in Abruzzo
Excellent 97Good 9Sufficient 7Poor 8
Abruzzo by province
Sites are placed in the Eurostat NUTS 3 provinces that contain their reported coordinates.
| Province | Sites | Excellent | Good | Sufficient | Poor | Not classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chieti | 53 | 37 (69.8%) | 5 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
| Teramo | 45 | 43 (95.6%) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Pescara | 15 | 11 (73.3%) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| L’Aquila | 8 | 6 (75%) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Sea, lakes and rivers in Abruzzo
| Water type | Sites | Excellent | Good | Sufficient | Poor | Not classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal | 113 | 91 (80.5%) | 8 | 6 | 8 | 0 |
| Lake | 8 | 6 (75%) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Coastal waters are assessed against stricter bacterial limits than lakes and rivers but are diluted far more; see how the classes are calculated.
Most consistent Excellent sites
57 sites were Excellent in all eleven seasons. Ordered by the length of the unbroken Excellent run ending in 2025; the first 24 are shown and every site is in the full list below.
- 100 MT A NORD DI PUNTA LUNGO 11 seasons · Chieti
- 100 MT A NORD FOCE F. PRETARO 11 seasons · Pescara
- 100 MT A NORD FOCE T. ACQUACHIARA 11 seasons · Chieti
- 100 MT A NORD FOCE T. LE FOGGETTE 11 seasons · Teramo
- 100 MT A SUD FOCE T. SARACENI 11 seasons · Chieti
- 150 M MORD FOCE FOSSO V. MULINO 11 seasons · Chieti
- 200 MT A NORD FOCE F. SINELLO 11 seasons · Chieti
- 200 MT A NORD PUNTA DELLA MUCCHIOLA 11 seasons · Chieti
- 200 MT A SUD PUNTA VIGNOLA 11 seasons · Chieti
- 225 MT SUD FOCE F.SSO CONCIO 11 seasons · Teramo
- 25 MT SUD MOLO PORTICCIOLO 11 seasons · Teramo
- 250 MT A NORD FOCE F. SALINELLO 11 seasons · Teramo
- 300 MT A SUD F.SSO FONTEMAGGIORE 11 seasons · Teramo
- 350 MT A NORD DEL FIUME MORO 11 seasons · Chieti
- 50 MT NORD FOCE T. BORSACCHIO 11 seasons · Teramo
- 580 MT A NORD ANGOLO VIA L'AQUILA 11 seasons · Teramo
- 650 MT A NORD PUNTA DELLA LOTTA 11 seasons · Chieti
- 700 MT A NORD FOCE FOSSO V. MULINO 11 seasons · Chieti
- 75 MT A NORD FOCE S. BIAGIO 11 seasons · Chieti
- 75 MT SUD STAZIONE FF.SS. FOSSACESIA M. 11 seasons · Chieti
- 800 MT A NORD FOCE FIUME SANGRO 11 seasons · Chieti
- ANTISTANTE BOCCA DEL LAGO 11 seasons · L’Aquila
- ANTISTANTE CAMPEGGIO 11 seasons · L’Aquila
- ANTISTANTE CHIESETTA DEL LAGO 11 seasons · L’Aquila
Rated Poor in 2025
For a Poor site the Bathing Water Directive requires management measures, including a bathing prohibition or advice against bathing, so check the authority before visiting.
- 100 MT A NORD FOCE F. FELTRINO Poor in 11 of 11 classified seasons · Chieti
- 200 MT A SUD FOCE F. ARIELLI Poor in 11 of 11 classified seasons · Chieti
- 350 MT A SUD FOCE F. FORO Poor in 11 of 11 classified seasons · Chieti
- ZONA ANTISTANTE KM 484,625 SS.16 Poor in 6 of 11 classified seasons · Chieti
- 50 MT. A SUD FOSSO CINTIONI Poor in 5 of 11 classified seasons · Chieti
- 140 M SUD FOCE FOSSO SAN LORENZO Poor in 4 of 9 classified seasons · Chieti
- ZONA ANTISTANTE FOCE FOSSO MARINO Poor in 3 of 11 classified seasons · Chieti
- 200 MT A NORD STAZIONE FF.SS. TOLLO Poor in 1 of 11 classified seasons · Chieti
Changes from 2024 to 2025
Improved (5)
- 300 MT A NORD FOCE F. SALINE Sufficient → Good
- VIALE F.P.TOSTI ANGOLO VIA CATTARO Good → Excellent
- ZONA ANT. PIAZZA SIRENA Good → Excellent
- ZONA ANT. VIA LEOPARDI Poor → Sufficient
- ZONA ANTISTANTE FOCE T. CERRANO Good → Excellent
Declined (5)
- 100 MT SUD FOCE F. SALINE Good → Sufficient
- 140 M SUD FOCE FOSSO SAN LORENZO Sufficient → Poor
- 200 MT A NORD STAZIONE FF.SS. TOLLO Sufficient → Poor
- 350 MT A NORD FOCE F. ALENTO Excellent → Good
- 50 MT. A SUD FOSSO CINTIONI Sufficient → Poor
How Abruzzo rated since 2015
Counts for the sites in today’s 2025 inventory; the Excellent share is calculated over classified sites only.
| Season | Classified | Excellent | Excellent share | Poor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 121 | 97 | 80.2% | 8 |
| 2024 | 121 | 95 | 78.5% | 6 |
| 2023 | 121 | 94 | 77.7% | 8 |
| 2022 | 121 | 96 | 79.3% | 7 |
| 2021 | 120 | 87 | 72.5% | 10 |
| 2020 | 117 | 87 | 74.4% | 10 |
| 2019 | 116 | 80 | 69% | 10 |
| 2018 | 116 | 86 | 74.1% | 9 |
| 2017 | 115 | 81 | 70.4% | 10 |
| 2016 | 112 | 79 | 70.5% | 14 |
| 2015 | 112 | 61 | 54.5% | 14 |
Places with the most bathing waters in Abruzzo
Each site is matched to its nearest named place (GeoNames, within 8 km in a straight line), so beaches of one resort or lake shore can be compared together. Select a place to show only its sites in the full list.
| Place | Province | Sites | Excellent | Poor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francavilla al Mare | Pescara | 11 | 5 (45.5%) | 3 |
| Silvi | Teramo | 7 | 7 (100%) | 0 |
| Tortoreto Lido | Teramo | 7 | 7 (100%) | 0 |
| Pescara | Pescara | 7 | 5 (71.4%) | 0 |
| Casalbordino-Miracoli | Chieti | 6 | 6 (100%) | 0 |
| Ortona | Chieti | 6 | 5 (83.3%) | 1 |
| Torino di Sangro | Chieti | 6 | 5 (83.3%) | 0 |
| Vasto | Chieti | 6 | 5 (83.3%) | 0 |
| Marina di San Vito | Chieti | 6 | 3 (50%) | 2 |
| Fossacesia | Chieti | 5 | 4 (80%) | 1 |
| Montesilvano | Pescara | 5 | 4 (80%) | 0 |
| Alba Adriatica | Teramo | 4 | 4 (100%) | 0 |
| Giulianova | Teramo | 4 | 4 (100%) | 0 |
| Pineto | Teramo | 4 | 4 (100%) | 0 |
| Roseto degli Abruzzi | Teramo | 4 | 4 (100%) | 0 |
All 121 official bathing waters in Abruzzo
Grouped by province, alphabetical within each group. Open a site for its 2015–2025 history, nearby alternatives, weather forecast and the national profile link.
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Chieti 53 sites · 69.8% Excellent · 8 Poor
- 100 M NORD FOCE T. BUONANOTTE · San Salvo Marina Good
- 100 MT A NORD DI PUNTA LUNGO · Ortona Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- 100 MT A NORD FOCE F. FELTRINO · Marina di San Vito Poor Poor in 11 of 11 classified seasons
- 100 MT A NORD FOCE F. OSENTO · Torino di Sangro Excellent Excellent 9 seasons in a row
- 100 MT A NORD FOCE T. ACQUACHIARA · Casalbordino-Miracoli Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- 100 MT A SUD FOCE F. OSENTO · Torino di Sangro Good
- 100 MT A SUD FOCE T. SARACENI · Ortona Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- 140 M SUD FOCE FOSSO SAN LORENZO · Francavilla al Mare Poor Poor in 4 of 9 classified seasons
- 150 M MORD FOCE FOSSO V. MULINO · San Salvo Marina Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- 200 MT A NORD FOCE F. SINELLO · Casalbordino-Miracoli Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- 200 MT A NORD PUNTA DELLA MUCCHIOLA · Marina di San Vito Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- 200 MT A NORD STAZIONE FF.SS. TOLLO · Francavilla al Mare Poor Poor in 1 of 11 classified seasons
- 200 MT A SUD FOCE F. ARIELLI · Ortona Poor Poor in 11 of 11 classified seasons
- 200 MT A SUD PUNTA VIGNOLA · Vasto Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- 300 M NORD PONTILE MARINA DI VASTO Excellent Excellent 8 seasons in a row
- 300 MT A SUD FOCE F. SANGRO · Torino di Sangro Excellent Excellent 3 seasons in a row
- 300 MT A SUD FOCE F. SINELLO · Casalbordino-Miracoli Excellent Excellent 4 seasons in a row
- 350 MT A NORD DEL FIUME MORO · Ortona Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- 350 MT A NORD FOCE F. ALENTO · Francavilla al Mare Good Excellent → Good since 2024
- 350 MT A NORD FOCE F. FORO · Francavilla al Mare Good
- 350 MT A SUD FOCE F. ALENTO · Francavilla al Mare Good
- 350 MT A SUD FOCE F. FORO · Francavilla al Mare Poor Poor in 11 of 11 classified seasons
- 400 MT A NORD FOCE F. ARIELLI · Tollo Sufficient
- 50 MT A NORD FOSSO CINTIONI · Marina di San Vito Sufficient
- 50 MT. A SUD FOSSO CINTIONI · Marina di San Vito Poor Poor in 5 of 11 classified seasons
- 650 MT A NORD PUNTA DELLA LOTTA · Vasto Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- 650 MT A SUD FOCE T. BUONANOTTE · San Salvo Marina Excellent Excellent 6 seasons in a row
- 700 MT A NORD FOCE FOSSO V. MULINO · San Salvo Marina Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- 75 MT A NORD FOCE S. BIAGIO · Fossacesia Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- 75 MT SUD STAZIONE FF.SS. FOSSACESIA M. Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- 800 MT A NORD FOCE FIUME SANGRO · Fossacesia Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- 800 MT A SUD F.SSO LEBBA · Vasto Excellent Excellent 10 seasons in a row
- LUNGO MARE E. CORDELLA - MONUMENTO ALLA BAGNANTE · Vasto Sufficient
- PUNTA ADERCI - FOCE FOSSO APRICINO · Casalbordino-Miracoli Excellent Excellent 5 seasons in a row
- VIALE F.P.TOSTI ANGOLO VIA CATTARO · Francavilla al Mare Excellent Good → Excellent since 2024
- ZONA ANT. PIAZZA SIRENA · Francavilla al Mare Excellent Good → Excellent since 2024
- ZONA ANT.STAZ.FF.SS. TORINO DI SANGRO Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- ZONA ANT.TE F.SSO DELLA PAUROSA · Casalbordino-Miracoli Excellent Excellent 6 seasons in a row
- ZONA ANTISTANTE C.DA S. TOMMASO · Marina di Vasto Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- ZONA ANTISTANTE C.DA VIGNOLA · Vasto Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- ZONA ANTISTANTE CALATA TURCHINO · Marina di San Vito Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- ZONA ANTISTANTE CASA SANTINI · Casalbordino-Miracoli Excellent Excellent 5 seasons in a row
- ZONA ANTISTANTE CASELLO FERROVIARIO 395 · Torino di Sangro Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- ZONA ANTISTANTE FOCE F. RICCIO · Ortona Excellent Excellent 3 seasons in a row
- ZONA ANTISTANTE FOCE FOSSO MARINO · Marina di Vasto Poor Poor in 3 of 11 classified seasons
- ZONA ANTISTANTE KM 482.700 · San Vito Chietino Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- ZONA ANTISTANTE KM 484,625 SS.16 · Fossacesia Poor Poor in 6 of 11 classified seasons
- ZONA ANTISTANTE KM 489,100 SS.16 · Fossacesia Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- ZONA ANTISTANTE LOC.TA' LE MORGIE · Torino di Sangro Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- ZONA ANTISTANTE LOC.TA' TORRICELLA · Vasto Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- ZONA ANTISTANTE MOLO SUD · Marina di San Vito Excellent Excellent 4 seasons in a row
- ZONA ANTISTANTE PIAZ.LE ADRIATICO · Francavilla al Mare Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- ZONA PROSPICIENTE MOLO NORD DEL PORTO · Ortona Excellent Excellent 6 seasons in a row
Teramo 45 sites · 95.6% Excellent
- 100 MT A NORD FOCE T. LE FOGGETTE · Pineto Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- 225 MT SUD FOCE F.SSO CONCIO · Silvi Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- 25 MT SUD MOLO PORTICCIOLO · Martinsicuro Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- 250 MT A NORD FOCE F. SALINELLO · Tortoreto Lido Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- 250 MT A SUD FOCE F. VIBRATA · Alba Adriatica Excellent Excellent 2 seasons in a row
- 250 MT NORD FOCE F. VIBRATA · Alba Adriatica Excellent Excellent 7 seasons in a row
- 300 MT A NORD FOCE F. VOMANO · Scerne Excellent Excellent 10 seasons in a row
- 300 MT A SUD F.SSO FONTEMAGGIORE · Villa Rosa Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- 300 MT A SUD FOCE F. TORDINO · Cologna Spiaggia Sufficient
- 360 MT A NORD FOCE F. TORDINO · Giulianova Excellent Excellent 3 seasons in a row
- 430 MT A SUD FOCE F. SALINELLO · Tortoreto Lido Excellent Excellent 9 seasons in a row
- 50 MT A SUD FOCE T. PIOMBA · San Martino Bassa Good
- 50 MT NORD FOCE T. BORSACCHIO · Cologna Spiaggia Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- 50 MT NORD FOCE T. PIOMBA · San Martino Bassa Excellent Excellent 10 seasons in a row
- 580 MT A NORD ANGOLO VIA L'AQUILA · Roseto degli Abruzzi Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- IN CORRISPONDENZA KM 424,100 SS.16 · Scerne Excellent Excellent 4 seasons in a row
- IN CORRISPONDENZA KM 425 - VILLA FUMOSA · Borgo Santa Maria Immacolata Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- IN CORRISPONDENZA KM.414,200 SS.16 · Cologna Spiaggia Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- LUNGOMARE ZARA 50 MT SUD V.ANCONA · Giulianova Excellent Excellent 10 seasons in a row
- LUNGOMARE ZARA CIVICO N.7 · Giulianova Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- VILLA ROSA Excellent Excellent 6 seasons in a row
- ZONA ANT. VIA FORCELLA ANGOLO VIA ARENILE NORD · Silvi Excellent Excellent 5 seasons in a row
- ZONA ANT.TE FOCE F.SSO CONCIO · Silvi Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- ZONA ANT.TE TORRE CERRANO · Pineto Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- ZONA ANTISTANTE FOCE F. CALVANO · Pineto Excellent Excellent 7 seasons in a row
- ZONA ANTISTANTE FOCE T. CERRANO · Silvi Excellent Good → Excellent since 2024
- ZONA ANTISTANTE LUNG.RE ITALIA N.6 · Villa Rosa Excellent Excellent 10 seasons in a row
- ZONA ANTISTANTE LUNG.RE SIRENA · Tortoreto Lido Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- ZONA ANTISTANTE LUNG.RE SPALATO 80 · Giulianova Excellent Excellent 4 seasons in a row
- ZONA ANTISTANTE LUNG.RE SUD N.48 · Martinsicuro Excellent Excellent 4 seasons in a row
- ZONA ANTISTANTE LUNGOMARE EUROPA · Martinsicuro Excellent Excellent 8 seasons in a row
- ZONA ANTISTANTE MASS.A CITERIONI · Silvi Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- ZONA ANTISTANTE P.ZZA DEI PINI · Silvi Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- ZONA ANTISTANTE PIAZZA FILIPPONE · Roseto degli Abruzzi Excellent Excellent 6 seasons in a row
- ZONA ANTISTANTE VIA ADDA · Alba Adriatica Excellent Excellent 10 seasons in a row
- ZONA ANTISTANTE VIA CLAUDIO · Roseto degli Abruzzi Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- ZONA ANTISTANTE VIA DEL MARE · Cologna Spiaggia Excellent Excellent 10 seasons in a row
- ZONA ANTISTANTE VIA G.CARDUCCI · Tortoreto Lido Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- ZONA ANTISTANTE VIA L. DA VINCI · Tortoreto Lido Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- ZONA ANTISTANTE VIA L'AQUILA · Roseto degli Abruzzi Excellent Excellent 10 seasons in a row
- ZONA ANTISTANTE VIA LIGURIA · Pineto Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- ZONA ANTISTANTE VIA SARDEGNA · Alba Adriatica Excellent Excellent 6 seasons in a row
- ZONA ANTISTANTE VIA TRIESTE · Tortoreto Lido Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- ZONA ANTISTANTE VIALE C.COLOMBO 74 · Silvi Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- ZONA ANTISTANTE VILLA GIULIA · Tortoreto Lido Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
Pescara 15 sites · 73.3% Excellent
- 100 MT A NORD FOCE F. PRETARO · Francavilla al Mare Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- 100 MT A SUD F. FOSSO PRETARO · Francavilla al Mare Excellent Excellent 7 seasons in a row
- 100 MT SUD FOCE F. SALINE · Montesilvano Sufficient Good → Sufficient since 2024
- 100 MT SUD MOLO PORTO TURISTICO · Pescara Excellent Excellent 10 seasons in a row
- 300 MT A NORD FOCE F. SALINE · San Martino Bassa Good Sufficient → Good since 2024
- ZONA ANT. VIA GALILEI · Pescara Good
- ZONA ANT. VIA LEOPARDI · Pescara Sufficient Poor → Sufficient since 2024
- ZONA ANT. VIA MUZII · Pescara Excellent Excellent 4 seasons in a row
- ZONA ANT.TE F.SSO VALLELUNGA · Pescara Excellent Excellent 6 seasons in a row
- ZONA ANTIS.TE ROTONDA V.LE RIVIERA NORD · Montesilvano Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- ZONA ANTISTANTE FOCE F.SSO MAZZOCCO · Montesilvano Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- ZONA ANTISTANTE TEATRO D'ANNUNZIO · Pescara Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- ZONA ANTISTANTE VIA BRADANO · Montesilvano Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- ZONA ANTISTANTE VIA CADORNA · Pescara Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- ZONA ANTISTANTE VIA LEOPARDI · Montesilvano Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
L’Aquila 8 sites · 75% Excellent
- ANTISTANTE BOCCA DEL LAGO · Villalago Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- ANTISTANTE CAMPEGGIO · Scanno Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- ANTISTANTE CHIESETTA DEL LAGO · Scanno Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- ANTISTANTE LOCALITA' ACQUAVIVA · Scanno Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
- ANTISTANTE LOCALITA' COLLE CIGLIO · Barrea Sufficient
- ANTISTANTE LOCALITA' CONVENTO · Barrea Excellent Excellent 4 seasons in a row
- ANTISTANTE LOCALITA' GRAVARE · Barrea Good
- ANTISTANTE LOCALITA' SPIAGGETTA · Villalago Excellent Excellent 11 seasons in a row
Compared with other regions in Italy
| # | Region | Sites | Excellent | Poor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Umbria | 21 | 100% | 0 |
| 2 | Apulia | 676 | 99.9% | 0 |
| 3 | Friuli-Venezia Giulia | 66 | 98.5% | 0 |
| 4 | Sardinia | 664 | 96.8% | 1 |
| 5 | Basilicata | 60 | 96.7% | 0 |
| 6 | Veneto | 174 | 93.1% | 0 |
| 7 | Trentino | 40 | 92.5% | 0 |
| 8 | Lazio | 405 | 92.1% | 0 |
| 9 | Marche | 254 | 91.7% | 1 |
| 10 | Tuscany | 378 | 88.9% | 4 |
| 11 | Molise | 35 | 88.6% | 0 |
| 12 | Calabria | 649 | 88.1% | 17 |
| 13 | Campania | 328 | 86.9% | 14 |
| 14 | Lombardy | 273 | 85.7% | 5 |
| 15 | Sicily | 783 | 84.7% | 11 |
| 16 | Liguria | 407 | 83.8% | 9 |
| 17 | Abruzzo | 121 | 80.2% | 8 |
| 18 | Emilia-Romagna | 98 | 78.6% | 0 |
| 19 | Piedmont | 90 | 62.2% | 2 |
Regions with at least 15 official bathing waters. Size, water type and how densely sites are designated differ, so the table is context rather than a verdict.
Quick answers
- How many bathing waters in Abruzzo were rated Excellent in 2025?
- 97 of 121 (80.2%) in the official EEA 2025 classification; 9 were Good, 7 Sufficient and 8 Poor. That ranks Abruzzo 17 of 19 Italy regions by Excellent share.
- Which province of Abruzzo has the highest share of Excellent sites?
- Teramo: 95.6% of its 45 sites were Excellent in 2025. L’Aquila follows with 75%. Only provinces with at least five sites are compared; see the full table.
- Which beaches in Abruzzo have the best long-term record?
- 57 sites were Excellent in every season from 2015 to 2025, for example 100 MT A NORD DI PUNTA LUNGO, 100 MT A NORD FOCE F. PRETARO, 100 MT A NORD FOCE T. ACQUACHIARA. See the ranking.
- Which places in Abruzzo have the most official bathing waters?
- Francavilla al Mare (11, 45.5% Excellent), Silvi (7, 100% Excellent), Tortoreto Lido (7, 100% Excellent). See the place table; places are the nearest named settlement to each site.
- Were any bathing waters in Abruzzo rated Poor?
- Yes, 8: 100 MT A NORD FOCE F. FELTRINO, 200 MT A SUD FOCE F. ARIELLI, 350 MT A SUD FOCE F. FORO, ZONA ANTISTANTE KM 484,625 SS.16 and 4 more.
- Where do I check whether swimming is allowed today?
- On Portale Acque (Ministry of Health) (Ministry of Health, the Regions, ARPA agencies and municipalities). Temporary bans, pollution alerts and closures are published there and on signs at the water, not in the annual EEA class.
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Sources and method
Bathing-water records: European Environment Agency (EEA), data and coordinates reported by Italy, licensed CC BY 4.0. Region and province boundaries: Eurostat NUTS 2024 (© EuroGeographics for the administrative boundaries). Place names: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). A site belongs to the area that contains its reported coordinates; a site up to 10 km off the generalised coastline is placed in the nearest area of Italy. Counts, shares and rankings are calculated by BathingWaterFinder from the official records.