Spartaia
42.787° N, 10.236° EBeach · facing north
About the beach
Spartaia is a beach in the municipality of Marciana, in the province of Livorno (Tuscany), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing north (346°), 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.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 94 | 80 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 85 | 88 | 23°C |
| THU 15 oct | 87 | 83 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 82 | 77 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 85 | 97 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 61 | 73 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 61 | 73 | 22°C |
Where is Spartaia
Spartaia is located in the municipality of Marciana, in the province of Livorno, in Tuscany. Coordinates: 42.78747, 10.23649.
As the crow flies: 5.5 km from the centre of Marciana, 85 km from the provincial capital Livorno.
Spartaia is part of: Elba.
Winds and shelter at Spartaia
With the coast facing north (346°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| 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 Spartaia
Can you swim at Spartaia today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spartaia is 80/100 (Perfect Conditions): waves 0.2 m, wind 11 km/h, temperature 22°C. Go to the beach now. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Spartaia?
Marciana (LI), Tuscany, 85 km as the crow flies from Livorno.
Which wind is Spartaia sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE); exposed with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW).
How is the water quality at Spartaia?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).