Cala del Citro
39.963° N, 15.733° EBeach · facing west
About the beach
Cala del Citro, within Maratea (the province of Potenza, Basilicata), is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The beach faces west (248°). It is most sheltered when the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 82 | 76 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 91 | 79 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 94 | 86 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 89 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 82 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 83 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 94 | 85 | 24°C |
Where is Cala del Citro
Cala del Citro is located in the municipality of Maratea, in the province of Potenza, in Basilicata. Coordinates: 39.96316, 15.73263.
3.4 km as the crow flies from the centre of Maratea and 75 km from Potenza, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Cala del Citro
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces west (248°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Gregale | northeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
Questions about Cala del Citro
Can you swim at Cala del Citro today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Cala del Citro is 76/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.5 m, wind 16 km/h, temperature 22°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 Cala del Citro?
Maratea (PZ), Basilicata, 75 km as the crow flies from Potenza.
Which wind is Cala del Citro sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE); exposed with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW).
How is the water quality at Cala del Citro?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).