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coastline geometry and seabed
morphology and, as expected
from what discussed above, more
intense hydrodynamic conditions
are observed at Cala Azzurra
compared to Lido Burrone.
From nearshore circulation
patterns, a general transport
toward the eastern ends of both
sites can be noticed. This seems
to suggest a certain potential
sediment supply to the Cala
Azzurra eastern bay and to the
Lido Burrone beach, where, in
fact, permanent emerged beach
can be observed. The above
FIGURE 17 Simulation of nearshore wave propagation at Cala Azzurra. Incident wave observation, however, takes into
conditions correspond to morphological waves for SE and SW sectors Research & development
at 15 m depth account only average incident
wave conditions and is not to be
considered exhaustive of the
complex sediment dynamics of
study area.

Conclusions

In-situ activities and model studies
performed during the project
provided a detailed knowledge of
coastal morphology and dynamics
of Cala Azzurra and Lido Burrone
coastal sites.
The main results can be
summarized as follows:
1. Both sites present a quite
FIGURE 18 Simulation of nearshore wave propagation at Lido Burrone. Incident wave complex bathymetry.
conditions correspond to morphological waves for SE and SW sectors 2. Limitedly to surveyed areas, an
at 15 m depth
overall stability of submerged
beach was observed, with
depicted in Figure 19 and Figure 20 in terms of time- little bathymetric variations among different surveys.
averaged surface elevation, whilst Figure 21 and Figure A clear seasonal regime of beach profiles was not
22 illustrate the wave-driven nearshore circulation noticeable from survey data, even if this aspect
currents. should be better clarified by further investigation
At both sites, offshore-directed return currents can on sea bottom geology and coverage.
be noticed in the middle of the nearshore area. 3. Results of the hydrodynamic study are consistent
Nearshore currents are strongly affected by the with field observations.

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