Santa Domenica
38.918° N, 17.040° ESandy beach · facing south
About the beach
In the municipality of Isola di Capo Rizzuto, in the province of Crotone (Calabria), Santa Domenica is a sandy beach on the Ionian Sea.
Orientation: south (158°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW), keeps it calm; the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 43 | 49 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 46 | 49 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 61 | 58 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 64 | 73 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 56 | 73 | 20°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 91 | 85 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 76 | 61 | 23°C |
Where is Santa Domenica
Santa Domenica is located in the municipality of Isola di Capo Rizzuto, in the province of Crotone, in Calabria. Coordinates: 38.91818, 17.03965.
6.6 km as the crow flies from the centre of Isola di Capo Rizzuto and 20 km from Crotone, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Santa Domenica
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces south (158°): 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 Santa Domenica
Can you swim at Santa Domenica today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Santa Domenica is 49/100 (To Avoid): waves 1.0 m, wind 32 km/h, temperature 22°C. Today the sea is not friendly. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Santa Domenica?
Isola di Capo Rizzuto (KR), Calabria, 20 km as the crow flies from Crotone.
Which wind is Santa Domenica sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW); exposed with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE).
Is Santa Domenica sandy or rocky?
Santa Domenica is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Santa Domenica?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).