Chiancolilli
38.932° N, 17.136° ESandy beach · facing southeast
About the beach
Chiancolilli is a sandy beach in the municipality of Isola di Capo Rizzuto, in the province of Crotone (Calabria), on the Ionian Sea.
Facing southeast (133°), it is sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W); with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
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 | 49 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 34 | 37 | 19°C |
| THU 15 oct | 61 | 70 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 82 | 58 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 70 | 73 | 20°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 82 | 85 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 73 | 61 | 23°C |
Where is Chiancolilli
Chiancolilli is located in the municipality of Isola di Capo Rizzuto, in the province of Crotone, in Calabria. Coordinates: 38.93191, 17.13601.
As the crow flies: 4.8 km from the centre of Isola di Capo Rizzuto, 17 km from the provincial capital Crotone.
Winds and shelter at Chiancolilli
With the coast facing southeast (133°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
Questions about Chiancolilli
Can you swim at Chiancolilli today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Chiancolilli is 49/100 (To Avoid): waves 1.2 m, wind 36 km/h, temperature 21°C. Today the sea is not friendly. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Chiancolilli?
Isola di Capo Rizzuto (KR), Calabria, 17 km as the crow flies from Crotone.
Which wind is Chiancolilli sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E).
Is Chiancolilli sandy or rocky?
Chiancolilli is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Chiancolilli?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).