Mare Piccolo
38.680° N, 15.896° ESandy beach · facing north
About the beach
Mare Piccolo is a sandy beach in the municipality of Tropea, in the province of Vibo Valentia (Calabria), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing north (338°), it is sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE); with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW), 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 | 65 | 55 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 52 | 43 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 64 | 67 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 52 | 55 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 73 | 79 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 79 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 85 | 88 | 25°C |
Where is Mare Piccolo
Mare Piccolo is located in the municipality of Tropea, in the province of Vibo Valentia, in Calabria. Coordinates: 38.67959, 15.89630.
0.5 km as the crow flies from the centre of Tropea and 18 km from Vibo Valentia, the provincial capital.
Mare Piccolo is part of: Coast of the Gods.
Winds and shelter at Mare Piccolo
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces north (338°): 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 | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Sirocco | southeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ostro | south | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Mistral | northwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
Questions about Mare Piccolo
Can you swim at Mare Piccolo today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Mare Piccolo is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.8 m, wind 22 km/h, temperature 22°C. Better to choose another beach. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Mare Piccolo?
Tropea (VV), Calabria, 18 km as the crow flies from Vibo Valentia.
Which wind is Mare Piccolo sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE); exposed with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW).
Is Mare Piccolo sandy or rocky?
Mare Piccolo is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Mare Piccolo?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).