Cala Rossa
37.922° N, 12.364° EBeach · facing northeast
About the beach
Cala Rossa, within Favignana (the province of Trapani, Sicily), is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The beach faces northeast (59°). It is most sheltered when the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Gregale (NE) or Levante (E) 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 | 39 | 55 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 55 | 58 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 65 | 76 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 76 | 88 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 64 | 97 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 58 | 70 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 46 | 58 | 25°C |
Where is Cala Rossa
Cala Rossa is located in the municipality of Favignana, in the province of Trapani, in Sicily. Coordinates: 37.92230, 12.36365.
3.3 km as the crow flies from the centre of Favignana and 17 km from Trapani, the provincial capital.
Cala Rossa is part of: Egadi Islands.
Winds and shelter at Cala Rossa
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces northeast (59°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Gregale | northeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Libeccio | southwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
When the Libeccio (SW) blows, the wind comes from inland here, while Lido Burrone (2.3 km), facing south, gets it from the sea.
With the Gregale (NE) it's better to move to Lido Burrone (2.3 km): it faces south and stays sheltered.
Questions about Cala Rossa
Can you swim at Cala Rossa today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Cala Rossa is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 1.1 m, wind 23 km/h, temperature 24°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 Rossa?
Favignana (TP), Sicily, 17 km as the crow flies from Trapani.
Which wind is Cala Rossa sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W); exposed with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E).
How is the water quality at Cala Rossa?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Libeccio: Cala Rossa or Lido Burrone?
Cala Rossa: it faces northeast and the Libeccio blows from inland. Lido Burrone (2.3 km) faces south and gets it from the sea.