When the sun is shining and the call of diving beckons on the Côte d'Azur, a report comes in to cool things down just a bit. The association Eau et Rivières de Bretagne has just released its study "La Belle plage", evaluating the quality of bathing waters all over France, especially in Nice, as explained by Actu Nice. Spoiler alert: not all Nice beaches are created equal when it comes to taking a dip!
Two Nice Beaches to Avoid
Two beaches are grabbing the dubious honor of must-avoid spots: Bains Militaires beach, tucked away near the port, and Centenaire beach, right in front of the Quai des États-Unis. Not exactly the postcard-perfect image we love to sell… And if you were thinking of heading to other swimming spots, don’t jump for joy just yet: Coco Beach, La Réser.
be, Castel, and Beau Rivage are also among the "not recommended" beaches. It seems like sipping a Spritz on the pebbles might be a better option than dipping a toe in the water.See this post on Instagram
Fortunately, not everything is as gloomy as the depths of the harbor: some beaches like Blue Beach, Forum, and Voilier manage to come out with a "low risk" rating. It’s not perfect, but it’s already something to avoid turning your sunbathing weekend into a dermatological nightmare. Here's the overall summary of the ...Nice Beaches:
- Coco beach: not recommended
- The reserve: not recommended
- Castel: not recommended
- Opéra: not recommended
- Beau rivage: not recommended
- Paillon: not recommended
- Galion: low risk
- Ruhl: not recommended
- Lido: not recommended
- Sporting: low risk
- Blue beach: low risk
- Neptune: low risk
- Forum: low risk
- Voilier: low risk
- Florida: low risk
- Poincaré: low risk
- Magnan: not recommended
- Lenval: not recommended
- Bambou: low risk
- Fabron: low risk
- Sainte-Hélène: low risk
- Aubry-Lecompte: not recommended
- Carras: low risk
- Lanterne: not recommended
This spotlight.arrive just when tourists and locals start diving back into spring swimming. A necessary reminder that, even under a big blue sky, it’s best to choose your swimming spot with a bit of care. In Nice, just like anywhere else, it's wise to check the water quality before taking the big plunge!
Source: Actu Nice
