Spiaggetta di Cala Rossa
37.057° N, 15.295° EPebble beach · facing southeast
About the beach
In the municipality of Siracusa, in the province of Syracuse (Sicily), Spiaggetta di Cala Rossa is a pebble beach on the Ionian Sea.
Orientation: southeast (148°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N), keeps it calm; the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S) hits it from the sea and can raise waves. The orientation is derived from the coastline and is still being verified.
Pebbly bottom: water shoes make getting in much more comfortable.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
Not reported: wheelchair access. Data from OpenStreetMap, may be incomplete.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 67 | 70 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 70 | 58 | 23°C |
| THU 15 oct | 70 | 55 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 73 | 74 | 26°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 64 | 60 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 64 | 56 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 60 | 50 | 24°C |
Where is Spiaggetta di Cala Rossa
Spiaggetta di Cala Rossa is located in the municipality of Siracusa, in the province of Syracuse, in Sicily. Coordinates: 37.05711, 15.29501.
0.9 km as the crow flies from the centre of Siracusa, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggetta di Cala Rossa
With the coast facing southeast (148°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| 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 |
With the Mistral (NW) Spiaggetta di Cala Rossa is more sheltered than Spiaggia di Punta Carrozza, 1.9 km away: that beach faces north and gets the wind from the sea.
With the Sirocco (SE) Spiaggia di Punta Carrozza, 1.9 km away, is the better choice: facing north, it gets the wind from inland.
Questions about Spiaggetta di Cala Rossa
Can you swim at Spiaggetta di Cala Rossa today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggetta di Cala Rossa is 70/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.6 m, wind 22 km/h, temperature 23°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 Spiaggetta di Cala Rossa?
Siracusa (SR), Sicily.
Which wind is Spiaggetta di Cala Rossa sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S).
Is Spiaggetta di Cala Rossa sandy or rocky?
Spiaggetta di Cala Rossa is a pebble beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggetta di Cala Rossa?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Mistral: Spiaggetta di Cala Rossa or Spiaggia di Punta Carrozza?
Spiaggetta di Cala Rossa: it faces southeast and the Mistral blows from inland. Spiaggia di Punta Carrozza (1.9 km) faces north and gets it from the sea.