On the beach
Right now
Sample dataIllustrative conditions — the live Open-Meteo marine feed wasn't reachable, so these are deterministic placeholder values that will be replaced automatically once the feed is available.
7-day outlook
Sample dataModeled placeholder forecast for demonstration — will be replaced by a live marine-weather feed.
Sea temperature
Next 7 days, °C
Wave height
Next 7 days, metres
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| Day | Sea temp (°C) | Wave height (m) |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 2 | 25.8 | 0.4 |
| Thu 3 | 25.4 | 0.4 |
| Fri 4 | 24.9 | 0.4 |
| Sat 5 | 24.6 | 0.4 |
| Sun 6 | 24.8 | 0.4 |
| Mon 7 | 25.3 | 0.4 |
| Tue 8 | 25.7 | 0.4 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Not classified2015
- 2016: Not classified2016
- 2017: Not classified2017
- 2018: Not classified2018
- 2019: Not classified2019
- 2020: Not classified2020
- 2021: Not classified2021
- 2022: Not classified2022
- 2023: Not classified2023
- 2024: Not classified2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 1 of 1 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Not classified |
| 2016 | Not classified |
| 2017 | Not classified |
| 2018 | Not classified |
| 2019 | Not classified |
| 2020 | Not classified |
| 2021 | Not classified |
| 2022 | Not classified |
| 2023 | Not classified |
| 2024 | Not classified |
| 2025 | Excellent |
Typical sea temperature by month
Modeled estimatePlausible seasonal climatology derived from latitude, for illustration — not a measured average.
Monthly sea temperature
Typical range across the year, °C
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| Month | Typical sea temp (°C) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 15 |
| Feb | 14 |
| Mar | 15 |
| Apr | 17 |
| May | 20 |
| Jun | 23 |
| Jul | 25 |
| Aug | 25 |
| Sep | 25 |
| Oct | 23 |
| Nov | 20 |
| Dec | 17 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- 939 m
- 32 km
- 33 km
- 33 km
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: Stazione FS, about ~640 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest city: Mantova, about ~900 m away.
- 91 places to eat within 1 km Closest is L'ochina bianca, about ~450 m away.
- 25 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Art Boutique, about ~480 m away.
- 7 shops nearby, the closest about ~290 m away
What kind of beach is this?
This is a town beach, woven into the everyday fabric of a city or larger settlement — expect company on warm days, especially through July and August, alongside easy access to shops and services.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
Is the water clean at Chiosco Zanzara?
Chiosco Zanzara is a lake bathing site with an official EU Bathing Water rating of Excellent for the 2025 season — the highest official classification under the EU bathing-water assessment. That annual classification comes from the EU Bathing Water Directive: national authorities test for two indicator bacteria, intestinal enterococci and E. coli, throughout the bathing season, then report the full-season results to the European Environment Agency (EEA) the following spring — the 2025 season's rating was published in spring 2026, and the 2026 season won't be rated until spring 2027. In addition to that yearly rating, some national authorities — for Croatia, the national environmental authority — publish individual water sample results during the season itself, ahead of the annual report. On site you'll find Parking, Benches, and Trash bins. There's parking about ~90 m from the beach.
That rating has been consistent: every one of the 1 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. The most reliable swimming window here typically runs from July–September, with the sea usually at its warmest around August. Outside that window the water is cooler and often quieter. The nearest town, Mantova, is about ~900 m away.
That “Excellent” label comes from a full season of official water sampling, not a single test — it's one step on a four-point scale (Excellent, Good, Sufficient, Poor) reassessed once a year. Today's actual conditions can differ from the seasonal average, so for a live snapshot see the “Right now” and 7-day outlook panels above. There are 91 places to eat within a kilometre — L'ochina bianca is the closest, about ~450 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to go in the water at Chiosco Zanzara?
Yes — Chiosco Zanzara carries the top EU Bathing Water classification, Excellent, for 2025, and 1 of its 1 classified seasons have rated Excellent or Good.
What's the current water temperature at Chiosco Zanzara?
Treat the ~25°C above as illustrative only — Chiosco Zanzara's live marine feed was down when this page was generated, and the figure will be replaced with a real reading automatically once it's back. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When should you plan a swimming trip to Chiosco Zanzara?
If you're planning around water temperature, July–September is the window to target — the modeled sea temperature is typically highest then. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
Who measures the water quality rating, and how?
Once a year, national authorities report a full season of testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli to the European Environment Agency, which grades the season Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor under the EU Bathing Water Directive. A handful of countries, including Croatia via IZOR, also publish individual in-season samples ahead of that report — Chiosco Zanzara doesn't have that feed set up yet.
What's the easiest way to reach Chiosco Zanzara?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Stazione FS, about ~640 m away. The nearest town is Mantova, about ~900 m away.