L'Arena
41.192° N, 16.648° ESandy beach · facing north
About the beach
L'Arena, within Giovinazzo (the province of Bari, Apulia), is a sandy beach on the Adriatic Sea.
The beach faces north (7°). It is most sheltered when the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 43 | 43 | 20°C |
| WED 14 oct | 28 | 31 | 19°C |
| THU 15 oct | 52 | 55 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 64 | 64 | 21°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 61 | 64 | 20°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 82 | 88 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 70 | 73 | 21°C |
Where is L'Arena
L'Arena is located in the municipality of Giovinazzo, in the province of Bari, in Apulia. Coordinates: 41.19185, 16.64843.
2.0 km as the crow flies from the centre of Giovinazzo and 19 km from Bari, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at L'Arena
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces north (7°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| 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 L'Arena
Can you swim at L'Arena today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at L'Arena is 43/100 (To Avoid): waves 1.3 m, wind 31 km/h, temperature 20°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 L'Arena?
Giovinazzo (BA), Apulia, 19 km as the crow flies from Bari.
Which wind is L'Arena sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW); exposed with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE).
Is L'Arena sandy or rocky?
L'Arena is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at L'Arena?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).