Spiaggia del Gelsomineto
36.947° N, 15.188° EBeach · facing southeast
About the beach
In the municipality of Avola, in the province of Syracuse (Sicily), Spiaggia del Gelsomineto is a beach on the Ionian Sea.
Orientation: southeast (138°). 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.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 76 | 76 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 70 | 64 | 25°C |
| THU 15 oct | 61 | 60 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 73 | 70 | 27°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 72 | 58 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 67 | 56 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 60 | 50 | 24°C |
Where is Spiaggia del Gelsomineto
Spiaggia del Gelsomineto is located in the municipality of Avola, in the province of Syracuse, in Sicily. Coordinates: 36.94676, 15.18772.
As the crow flies: 6.3 km from the centre of Avola, 16 km from the provincial capital Siracusa.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia del Gelsomineto
With the coast facing southeast (138°), 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 del Gelsomineto
Can you swim at Spiaggia del Gelsomineto today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia del Gelsomineto is 76/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.5 m, wind 19 km/h, temperature 24°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 del Gelsomineto?
Avola (SR), Sicily, 16 km as the crow flies from Siracusa.
Which wind is Spiaggia del Gelsomineto sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S).
How is the water quality at Spiaggia del Gelsomineto?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).