Praia
37.929° N, 12.325° EBeach · facing east
About the beach
Praia is a beach in the municipality of Favignana, in the province of Trapani (Sicily), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing east (82°), it is sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW); with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher. The orientation is derived from the coastline and is still being verified.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 37 | 55 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 55 | 46 | 23°C |
| THU 15 oct | 67 | 58 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 88 | 88 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 76 | 85 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 58 | 61 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 47 | 49 | 25°C |
Where is Praia
Praia is located in the municipality of Favignana, in the province of Trapani, in Sicily. Coordinates: 37.92930, 12.32501.
0.3 km as the crow flies from the centre of Favignana and 19 km from Trapani, the provincial capital.
Praia is part of: Egadi Islands.
Winds and shelter at Praia
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces east (82°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Gregale | northeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Libeccio | southwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
When the Libeccio (SW) blows, the wind comes from inland here, while Calamoni (1.2 km), facing south, gets it from the sea.
With the Gregale (NE) it's better to move to Calamoni (1.2 km): it faces south and stays sheltered.
Questions about Praia
Can you swim at Praia today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Praia is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 1.2 m, wind 23 km/h, temperature 23°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 Praia?
Favignana (TP), Sicily, 19 km as the crow flies from Trapani.
Which wind is Praia sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW); exposed with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE).
How is the water quality at Praia?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Libeccio: Praia or Calamoni?
Praia: it faces east and the Libeccio blows from inland. Calamoni (1.2 km) faces south and gets it from the sea.