Cala Costa Viola
38.248° N, 15.687° ESandy beach · facing northwest
About the beach
Cala Costa Viola is a sandy beach in the municipality of Scilla, in the province of Reggio Calabria (Calabria), on the Strait of Messina.
Facing northwest (335°), it is sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S); with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N), 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 | 61 | 64 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 55 | 43 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 72 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 76 | 53 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 88 | 94 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 97 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 94 | 97 | 22°C |
Where is Cala Costa Viola
Cala Costa Viola is located in the municipality of Scilla, in the province of Reggio Calabria, in Calabria. Coordinates: 38.24794, 15.68690.
As the crow flies: 2.8 km from the centre of Scilla, 17 km from the provincial capital Reggio di Calabria.
Cala Costa Viola is part of: Costa Viola.
Winds and shelter at Cala Costa Viola
With the coast facing northwest (335°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Sirocco | southeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ostro | south | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Mistral | northwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
With the Sirocco (SE) Cala Costa Viola is more sheltered than Granatari beach, 4.8 km away: that beach faces south and gets the wind from the sea.
With the Mistral (NW) Granatari beach, 4.8 km away, is the better choice: facing south, it gets the wind from inland.
Questions about Cala Costa Viola
Can you swim at Cala Costa Viola today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Cala Costa Viola is 64/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.5 m, wind 22 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 Cala Costa Viola?
Scilla (RC), Calabria, 17 km as the crow flies from Reggio di Calabria.
Which wind is Cala Costa Viola sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S); exposed with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N).
Is Cala Costa Viola sandy or rocky?
Cala Costa Viola is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Cala Costa Viola?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Sirocco: Cala Costa Viola or Granatari beach?
Cala Costa Viola: it faces northwest and the Sirocco blows from inland. Granatari beach (4.8 km) faces south and gets it from the sea.