Mazzaro
37.856° N, 15.301° EPebble beach · facing southeast
About the beach
In the municipality of Taormina, in the province of Messina (Sicily), Mazzaro is a pebble beach on the Ionian Sea.
Orientation: southeast (116°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W), keeps it calm; the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E) hits it from the sea and can raise waves. The orientation is derived from the coastline and is still being verified.
Pebbly bottom: water shoes make getting in much more comfortable.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 94 | 70 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 67 | 70 | 23°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 92 | 26°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 79 | 82 | 27°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 58 | 64 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 74 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 61 | 55 | 21°C |
Where is Mazzaro
Mazzaro is located in the municipality of Taormina, in the province of Messina, in Sicily. Coordinates: 37.85564, 15.30135.
1.7 km as the crow flies from the centre of Taormina and 44 km from Messina, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Mazzaro
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southeast (116°): 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 | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
Questions about Mazzaro
Can you swim at Mazzaro today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Mazzaro is 70/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.4 m, wind 27 km/h, temperature 23°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 Mazzaro?
Taormina (ME), Sicily, 44 km as the crow flies from Messina.
Which wind is Mazzaro sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E).
Is Mazzaro sandy or rocky?
Mazzaro is a pebble beach.
How is the water quality at Mazzaro?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).