La Riviera
39.526° N, 16.898° EBeach · facing northeast
About the beach
La Riviera is a beach in the municipality of Mandatoriccio, in the province of Cosenza (Calabria), on the Ionian Sea.
Facing northeast (30°), it is sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S); with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N), 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 | 43 | 43 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 34 | 37 | 19°C |
| THU 15 oct | 61 | 67 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 64 | 70 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 64 | 70 | 20°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 84 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 76 | 60 | 21°C |
Where is La Riviera
La Riviera is located in the municipality of Mandatoriccio, in the province of Cosenza, in Calabria. Coordinates: 39.52560, 16.89772.
As the crow flies: 8.4 km from the centre of Mandatoriccio, 61 km from the provincial capital Cosenza.
Winds and shelter at La Riviera
With the coast facing northeast (30°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Gregale | northeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
Questions about La Riviera
Can you swim at La Riviera today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at La Riviera is 43/100 (To Avoid): waves 1.4 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 La Riviera?
Mandatoriccio (CS), Calabria, 61 km as the crow flies from Cosenza.
Which wind is La Riviera sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S); exposed with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N).
How is the water quality at La Riviera?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).