Conchetta di Posto Vecchio
40.396° N, 17.257° ESandy beach · facing southwest
About the beach
In the municipality of Taranto, in the province of Taranto (Apulia), Conchetta di Posto Vecchio is a sandy beach on the Ionian Sea.
Orientation: southwest (210°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N), keeps it calm; the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 70 | 67 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 40 | 55 | 19°C |
| THU 15 oct | 73 | 76 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 64 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 73 | 94 | 20°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 82 | 82 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 65 | 70 | 23°C |
Where is Conchetta di Posto Vecchio
Conchetta di Posto Vecchio is located in the municipality of Taranto, in the province of Taranto, in Apulia. Coordinates: 40.39583, 17.25692.
8.5 km as the crow flies from the centre of Taranto, the provincial capital.
Conchetta di Posto Vecchio is part of: Salento.
Winds and shelter at Conchetta di Posto Vecchio
With the coast facing southwest (210°), 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 | 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 |
Questions about Conchetta di Posto Vecchio
Can you swim at Conchetta di Posto Vecchio today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Conchetta di Posto Vecchio is 67/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.8 m, wind 21 km/h, temperature 21°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 Conchetta di Posto Vecchio?
Taranto (TA), Apulia.
Which wind is Conchetta di Posto Vecchio sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S).
Is Conchetta di Posto Vecchio sandy or rocky?
Conchetta di Posto Vecchio is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Conchetta di Posto Vecchio?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).