Spiaggia d'Ayala
40.297° N, 17.556° ESandy beach · facing south
About the beach
Spiaggia d'Ayala, within Maruggio (the province of Taranto, Apulia), is a sandy beach on the Ionian Sea.
The beach faces south (174°). It is most sheltered when the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 67 | 67 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 52 | 49 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 79 | 70 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 94 | 67 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 91 | 78 | 20°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 73 | 76 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 55 | 67 | 23°C |
Where is Spiaggia d'Ayala
Spiaggia d'Ayala is located in the municipality of Maruggio, in the province of Taranto, in Apulia. Coordinates: 40.29741, 17.55632.
As the crow flies: 3.1 km from the centre of Maruggio, 33 km from the provincial capital Taranto.
Spiaggia d'Ayala is part of: Salento.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia d'Ayala
With the coast facing south (174°), 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 |
Questions about Spiaggia d'Ayala
Can you swim at Spiaggia d'Ayala today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia d'Ayala is 67/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.7 m, wind 26 km/h, temperature 21°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 Spiaggia d'Ayala?
Maruggio (TA), Apulia, 33 km as the crow flies from Taranto.
Which wind is Spiaggia d'Ayala sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW); exposed with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE).
Is Spiaggia d'Ayala sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia d'Ayala is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia d'Ayala?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).