Spiaggetta del vecchio mulino
38.727° N, 16.041° ESandy beach · facing north
About the beach
In the municipality of Briatico, in the province of Vibo Valentia (Calabria), Spiaggetta del vecchio mulino is a sandy beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Orientation: north (9°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW), keeps it calm; the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough. The seabed type is inferred from nearby beaches mapped on OpenStreetMap.
Bathing water rated good by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 58 | 43 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 52 | 52 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 73 | 67 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 67 | 61 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 58 | 73 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 90 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 85 | 79 | 24°C |
Where is Spiaggetta del vecchio mulino
Spiaggetta del vecchio mulino is located in the municipality of Briatico, in the province of Vibo Valentia, in Calabria. Coordinates: 38.72685, 16.04109.
0.8 km as the crow flies from the centre of Briatico and 7.6 km from Vibo Valentia, the provincial capital.
Spiaggetta del vecchio mulino is part of: Coast of the Gods.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggetta del vecchio mulino
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces north (9°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Gregale | northeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
Questions about Spiaggetta del vecchio mulino
Can you swim at Spiaggetta del vecchio mulino today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggetta del vecchio mulino is 43/100 (To Avoid): waves 0.8 m, wind 22 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 Spiaggetta del vecchio mulino?
Briatico (VV), Calabria, 7.6 km as the crow flies from Vibo Valentia.
Which wind is Spiaggetta del vecchio mulino sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW); exposed with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE).
Is Spiaggetta del vecchio mulino sandy or rocky?
Spiaggetta del vecchio mulino is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggetta del vecchio mulino?
Good (EEA classification, 2025 season).