Castiglione
40.637° N, 14.611° EPebble beach · facing southeast
About the beach
Castiglione is a pebble beach in the municipality of Ravello, in the province of Salerno (Campania), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing southeast (141°), it is sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N); with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
Pebbly bottom: water shoes make getting in much more comfortable.
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 | 58 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 73 | 82 | 23°C |
| THU 15 oct | 76 | 100 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 76 | 91 | 26°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 73 | 97 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 86 | 88 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 67 | 73 | 25°C |
Where is Castiglione
Castiglione is located in the municipality of Ravello, in the province of Salerno, in Campania. Coordinates: 40.63694, 14.61082.
As the crow flies: 1.4 km from the centre of Ravello, 13 km from the provincial capital Salerno.
Castiglione is part of: Amalfi Coast.
Winds and shelter at Castiglione
With the coast facing southeast (141°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
Questions about Castiglione
Can you swim at Castiglione today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Castiglione is 58/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.3 m, wind 18 km/h, temperature 22°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 Castiglione?
Ravello (SA), Campania, 13 km as the crow flies from Salerno.
Which wind is Castiglione sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S).
Is Castiglione sandy or rocky?
Castiglione is a pebble beach.
How is the water quality at Castiglione?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).