Arenella
36.995° N, 15.264° ESandy beach · facing southeast
About the beach
Arenella is a sandy beach in the municipality of Siracusa, in the province of Syracuse (Sicily), on the Ionian Sea.
Facing southeast (113°), it is sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W); with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 82 | 70 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 70 | 55 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 61 | 59 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 73 | 74 | 26°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 69 | 58 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 67 | 58 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 60 | 50 | 24°C |
Where is Arenella
Arenella is located in the municipality of Siracusa, in the province of Syracuse, in Sicily. Coordinates: 36.99526, 15.26428.
8.1 km as the crow flies from the centre of Siracusa, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Arenella
With the coast facing southeast (113°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
With the Mistral (NW) Arenella is more sheltered than Spiaggia Punta del Pero, 5.2 km away: that beach faces north and gets the wind from the sea.
With the Sirocco (SE) Spiaggia Punta del Pero, 5.2 km away, is the better choice: facing north, it gets the wind from inland.
Questions about Arenella
Can you swim at Arenella today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Arenella is 70/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.6 m, wind 20 km/h, temperature 24°C. Enjoyable Sea Today. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Arenella?
Siracusa (SR), Sicily.
Which wind is Arenella sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E).
Is Arenella sandy or rocky?
Arenella is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Arenella?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Mistral: Arenella or Spiaggia Punta del Pero?
Arenella: it faces southeast and the Mistral blows from inland. Spiaggia Punta del Pero (5.2 km) faces north and gets it from the sea.