Spiaggia della Contessa
42.756° N, 10.297° EPebble beach · facing southeast
About the beach
Spiaggia della Contessa is a pebble beach in the municipality of Capoliveri, in the province of Livorno (Tuscany), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing southeast (127°), it is sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W); with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher. The orientation is derived from the coastline and is still being verified.
Pebbly bottom: water shoes make getting in much more comfortable.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 92 | 88 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 87 | 86 | 23°C |
| THU 15 oct | 94 | 97 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 97 | 97 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 76 | 81 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 46 | 46 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 50 | 50 | 22°C |
Where is Spiaggia della Contessa
Spiaggia della Contessa is located in the municipality of Capoliveri, in the province of Livorno, in Tuscany. Coordinates: 42.75610, 10.29738.
As the crow flies: 6.8 km from the centre of Capoliveri, 88 km from the provincial capital Livorno.
Spiaggia della Contessa is part of: Elba.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia della Contessa
With the coast facing southeast (127°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
Questions about Spiaggia della Contessa
Can you swim at Spiaggia della Contessa today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia della Contessa is 88/100 (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 della Contessa?
Capoliveri (LI), Tuscany, 88 km as the crow flies from Livorno.
Which wind is Spiaggia della Contessa sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E).
Is Spiaggia della Contessa sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia della Contessa is a pebble beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia della Contessa?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
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