Fortezza Vecchia
39.116° N, 9.505° ESandy beach · facing west
About the beach
Fortezza Vecchia is a sandy beach in the municipality of Villasimius, in the province of Cagliari (Sardinia), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing west (255°), it is sheltered with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE); with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW), 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 | 73 | 85 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 74 | 85 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 79 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 85 | 25°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 79 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 70 | 82 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 49 | 58 | 22°C |
Where is Fortezza Vecchia
Fortezza Vecchia is located in the municipality of Villasimius, in the province of Cagliari, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 39.11614, 9.50523.
3.3 km as the crow flies from the centre of Villasimius and 36 km from Cagliari, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Fortezza Vecchia
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces west (255°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Gregale | northeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
When the Levante (E) blows, the wind comes from inland here, while Spiaggia di Porto Giunco (1.3 km), facing southeast, gets it from the sea.
With the Ponente (W) it's better to move to Spiaggia di Porto Giunco (1.3 km): it faces southeast and stays sheltered.
Questions about Fortezza Vecchia
Can you swim at Fortezza Vecchia today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Fortezza Vecchia is 85/100 (Perfect Conditions): waves 0.7 m, wind 17 km/h, temperature 24°C. Go to the beach now. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Fortezza Vecchia?
Villasimius (CA), Sardinia, 36 km as the crow flies from Cagliari.
Which wind is Fortezza Vecchia sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE); exposed with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW).
Is Fortezza Vecchia sandy or rocky?
Fortezza Vecchia is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Fortezza Vecchia?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Levante: Fortezza Vecchia or Spiaggia di Porto Giunco?
Fortezza Vecchia: it faces west and the Levante blows from inland. Spiaggia di Porto Giunco (1.3 km) faces southeast and gets it from the sea.