Lido dei Ciclopi
37.560° N, 15.157° EBeach · facing southeast
About the beach
In the municipality of Aci Castello, in the province of Catania (Sicily), Lido dei Ciclopi is a beach on the Ionian Sea.
The name is that of the beach club mapped on OpenStreetMap for this stretch of beach.
Orientation: southeast (144°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N), keeps it calm; the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S) hits it from the sea and can raise waves. The orientation is derived from the coastline and is still being verified.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 81 | 76 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 64 | 55 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 73 | 77 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 90 | 26°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 66 | 59 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 80 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 58 | 61 | 22°C |
Where is Lido dei Ciclopi
Lido dei Ciclopi is located in the municipality of Aci Castello, in the province of Catania, in Sicily. Coordinates: 37.56039, 15.15677.
1.0 km as the crow flies from the centre of Aci Castello and 8.9 km from Catania, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Lido dei Ciclopi
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southeast (144°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
Questions about Lido dei Ciclopi
Can you swim at Lido dei Ciclopi today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Lido dei Ciclopi is 76/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.5 m, wind 13 km/h, temperature 24°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 Lido dei Ciclopi?
Aci Castello (CT), Sicily, 8.9 km as the crow flies from Catania.
Which wind is Lido dei Ciclopi sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S).
How is the water quality at Lido dei Ciclopi?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).