For the first four months of 2025, swimming in the waters off Larvotto Beach will be prohibited as the Monaco Government carries out essential coastal stabilisation and protection projects ahead of the summer season. The beach will, however, remain open for the duration of the operations.
Between 2nd January and 30th April 2025, swimmers will be unable to access the waters off Larvotto Beach as the government undertakes a series of protective undertakings designed to reinforce the beach and prevent erosion.
The section between the central groyne and the eastern edge of the beach will be most affected, as workers will be removing the geotubes currently in place and replacing them with eco-designed rock islets. These structures are intended to curb erosion and limit the formation of sand mounds, an issue that has affected the area in recent years. Similar projects are scheduled for the western part of the beach in 2026.
As the operations will largely be carried out in the water, a temporary swimming ban will be in effect for the duration of the work to ensure public safety. The restricted zone will be clearly marked for beachgoers.
In addition, retention nets will be installed to protect the adjacent marine reserve from sediment displacement, helping to preserve the site’s biodiversity.
Despite the operations, the beach itself will remain accessible to the public, and all restaurants and shops within the Larvotto complex will continue to operate without any restrictions.
These measures are part of ongoing efforts to secure Monaco’s coastline and enhance its resilience to environmental changes.
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