Praiola
37.679° N, 15.200° EPebble beach · facing east
About the beach
In the municipality of Riposto, in the province of Catania (Sicily), Praiola is a pebble beach on the Ionian Sea.
Orientation: east (109°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW), keeps it calm; the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
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 | 80 | 67 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 64 | 63 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 64 | 69 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 88 | 26°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 58 | 58 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 80 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 52 | 57 | 22°C |
Where is Praiola
Praiola is located in the municipality of Riposto, in the province of Catania, in Sicily. Coordinates: 37.67905, 15.20010.
As the crow flies: 5.9 km from the centre of Riposto, 22 km from the provincial capital Catania.
Winds and shelter at Praiola
With the coast facing east (109°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| 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 Praiola
Can you swim at Praiola today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Praiola is 67/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.4 m, wind 18 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 Praiola?
Riposto (CT), Sicily, 22 km as the crow flies from Catania.
Which wind is Praiola sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW); exposed with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE).
Is Praiola sandy or rocky?
Praiola is a pebble beach.
How is the water quality at Praiola?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).