Spiaggia del Minareto
37.041° N, 15.302° ESandy beach · facing north
About the beach
Spiaggia del Minareto is a sandy beach in the municipality of Siracusa, in the province of Syracuse (Sicily), on the Ionian Sea.
Facing north (344°), it is sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE); with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher. The orientation is derived from the coastline and is still being verified.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
Not reported: wheelchair access. Data from OpenStreetMap, may be incomplete.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 58 | 58 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 58 | 46 | 23°C |
| THU 15 oct | 59 | 64 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 73 | 79 | 26°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 73 | 73 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 73 | 76 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 70 | 73 | 24°C |
Where is Spiaggia del Minareto
Spiaggia del Minareto is located in the municipality of Siracusa, in the province of Syracuse, in Sicily. Coordinates: 37.04069, 15.30187.
2.8 km as the crow flies from the centre of Siracusa, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia del Minareto
With the coast facing north (344°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Sirocco | southeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ostro | south | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Mistral | northwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
With the Sirocco (SE) Spiaggia del Minareto is more sheltered than Spiaggetta di Cala Rossa, 1.9 km away: that beach faces southeast and gets the wind from the sea.
With the Mistral (NW) Spiaggetta di Cala Rossa, 1.9 km away, is the better choice: facing southeast, it gets the wind from inland.
Questions about Spiaggia del Minareto
Can you swim at Spiaggia del Minareto today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia del Minareto is 58/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.6 m, wind 22 km/h, temperature 23°C. Better to choose another beach. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Spiaggia del Minareto?
Siracusa (SR), Sicily.
Which wind is Spiaggia del Minareto sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE); exposed with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW).
Is Spiaggia del Minareto sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia del Minareto is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia del Minareto?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Sirocco: Spiaggia del Minareto or Spiaggetta di Cala Rossa?
Spiaggia del Minareto: it faces north and the Sirocco blows from inland. Spiaggetta di Cala Rossa (1.9 km) faces southeast and gets it from the sea.