Spiaggia della Calanca
42.825° N, 10.270° ESandy beach · facing west
About the beach
Spiaggia della Calanca is a sandy beach in the municipality of Portoferraio, in the province of Livorno (Tuscany), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing west (288°), it is sheltered with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE); with the Ponente (W) 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.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 85 | 79 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 94 | 97 | 23°C |
| THU 15 oct | 76 | 79 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 82 | 77 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 97 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 76 | 76 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 76 | 79 | 22°C |
Where is Spiaggia della Calanca
Spiaggia della Calanca is located in the municipality of Portoferraio, in the province of Livorno, in Tuscany. Coordinates: 42.82537, 10.26962.
As the crow flies: 5.2 km from the centre of Portoferraio, 81 km from the provincial capital Livorno.
Spiaggia della Calanca is part of: Elba.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia della Calanca
With the coast facing west (288°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
Questions about Spiaggia della Calanca
Can you swim at Spiaggia della Calanca today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia della Calanca is 79/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.2 m, wind 11 km/h, temperature 22°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 della Calanca?
Portoferraio (LI), Tuscany, 81 km as the crow flies from Livorno.
Which wind is Spiaggia della Calanca sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE); exposed with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW).
Is Spiaggia della Calanca sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia della Calanca is a sandy beach.