Caletta di Albana
44.064° N, 9.804° EBeach · facing southwest
About the beach
Caletta di Albana is a beach in the municipality of Portovenere, in the province of La Spezia (Liguria), on the Ligurian Sea.
Facing southwest (209°), it is sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N); with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 79 | 77 | 20°C |
| WED 14 oct | 82 | 85 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 91 | 82 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 82 | 72 | 21°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 85 | 84 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 73 | 70 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 55 | 74 | 23°C |
Where is Caletta di Albana
Caletta di Albana is located in the municipality of Portovenere, in the province of La Spezia, in Liguria. Coordinates: 44.06439, 9.80366.
2.9 km as the crow flies from the centre of Portovenere and 4.6 km from La Spezia, the provincial capital.
Caletta di Albana is part of: Riviera di Levante, Gulf of Poets.
Winds and shelter at Caletta di Albana
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southwest (209°): 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 Spiaggia di Cadimare (2.8 km), facing east, gets it from the sea.
With the Libeccio (SW) it's better to move to Spiaggia di Cadimare (2.8 km): it faces east and stays sheltered.
Questions about Caletta di Albana
Can you swim at Caletta di Albana today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Caletta di Albana is 77/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.3 m, wind 12 km/h, temperature 20°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 Caletta di Albana?
Portovenere (SP), Liguria, 4.6 km as the crow flies from La Spezia.
Which wind is Caletta di Albana sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S).
How is the water quality at Caletta di Albana?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Gregale: Caletta di Albana or Spiaggia di Cadimare?
Caletta di Albana: it faces southwest and the Gregale blows from inland. Spiaggia di Cadimare (2.8 km) faces east and gets it from the sea.