Bologna Beach
40.333° N, 17.420° ESandy beach · facing south
About the beach
Bologna Beach, within Taranto (the province of Taranto, Apulia), is a sandy beach on the Ionian Sea.
The beach faces south (179°). It is most sheltered when the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 79 | 64 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 52 | 55 | 19°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 70 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 73 | 64 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 73 | 76 | 20°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 73 | 76 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 58 | 67 | 23°C |
Where is Bologna Beach
Bologna Beach is located in the municipality of Taranto, in the province of Taranto, in Apulia. Coordinates: 40.33279, 17.42010.
It is 21 km as the crow flies from the centre of Taranto, the provincial capital.
Bologna Beach is part of: Salento.
Winds and shelter at Bologna Beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces south (179°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
Questions about Bologna Beach
Can you swim at Bologna Beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Bologna Beach is 64/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.7 m, wind 26 km/h, temperature 21°C. Better to choose another beach. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Bologna Beach?
Taranto (TA), Apulia.
Which wind is Bologna Beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW); exposed with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE).
Is Bologna Beach sandy or rocky?
Bologna Beach is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Bologna Beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).