Spiaggia Colle della Palombaia
42.736° N, 10.204° EPebble beach · facing south
About the beach
In the municipality of Campo nell'Elba, in the province of Livorno (Tuscany), Spiaggia Colle della Palombaia is a pebble beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Orientation: south (197°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE), keeps it calm; the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Pebbly bottom: water shoes make getting in much more comfortable.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 92 | 97 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 85 | 88 | 23°C |
| THU 15 oct | 94 | 97 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 88 | 88 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 85 | 79 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 52 | 55 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 52 | 55 | 22°C |
Where is Spiaggia Colle della Palombaia
Spiaggia Colle della Palombaia is located in the municipality of Campo nell'Elba, in the province of Livorno, in Tuscany. Coordinates: 42.73578, 10.20367.
91 km as the crow flies from Livorno, the provincial capital.
Spiaggia Colle della Palombaia is part of: Elba.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia Colle della Palombaia
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces south (197°): 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 | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
When the Gregale (NE) blows, the wind comes from inland here, while Spiaggia dei Salandri (2.6 km), facing east, gets it from the sea.
With the Libeccio (SW) it's better to move to Spiaggia dei Salandri (2.6 km): it faces east and stays sheltered.
Questions about Spiaggia Colle della Palombaia
Can you swim at Spiaggia Colle della Palombaia today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia Colle della Palombaia is 97/100 (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 Spiaggia Colle della Palombaia?
Campo nell'Elba (LI), Tuscany, 91 km as the crow flies from Livorno.
Which wind is Spiaggia Colle della Palombaia sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE); exposed with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW).
Is Spiaggia Colle della Palombaia sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia Colle della Palombaia is a pebble beach.
With the Gregale: Spiaggia Colle della Palombaia or Spiaggia dei Salandri?
Spiaggia Colle della Palombaia: it faces south and the Gregale blows from inland. Spiaggia dei Salandri (2.6 km) faces east and gets it from the sea.