Calamoni
37.920° N, 12.333° EBeach · facing south
About the beach
Calamoni is a beach in the municipality of Favignana, in the province of Trapani (Sicily), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing south (188°), it is sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE); with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher. The orientation is derived from the coastline and is still being verified.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 46 | 58 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 58 | 55 | 23°C |
| THU 15 oct | 70 | 70 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 97 | 88 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 76 | 67 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 58 | 56 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 46 | 40 | 25°C |
Where is Calamoni
Calamoni is located in the municipality of Favignana, in the province of Trapani, in Sicily. Coordinates: 37.92004, 12.33305.
1.4 km as the crow flies from the centre of Favignana and 19 km from Trapani, the provincial capital.
Calamoni is part of: Egadi Islands.
Winds and shelter at Calamoni
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces south (188°): 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 | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
When the Gregale (NE) blows, the wind comes from inland here, while Praia (1.2 km), facing east, gets it from the sea.
With the Libeccio (SW) it's better to move to Praia (1.2 km): it faces east and stays sheltered.
Questions about Calamoni
Can you swim at Calamoni today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Calamoni is 58/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 1.2 m, wind 23 km/h, temperature 23°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 Calamoni?
Favignana (TP), Sicily, 19 km as the crow flies from Trapani.
Which wind is Calamoni sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE); exposed with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW).
How is the water quality at Calamoni?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Gregale: Calamoni or Praia?
Calamoni: it faces south and the Gregale blows from inland. Praia (1.2 km) faces east and gets it from the sea.