Spiaggia della Nonna
38.548° N, 14.823° ERocky coast · facing southwest
About the beach
Spiaggia della Nonna is a rocky stretch of coast in the municipality of Leni, in the province of Messina (Sicily), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing southwest (204°), it is sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N); with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
Rocky seabed: water shoes help, and in calm seas it is good for snorkelling.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 49 | 55 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 55 | 55 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 73 | 76 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 70 | 58 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 64 | 61 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 85 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 85 | 88 | 22°C |
Where is Spiaggia della Nonna
Spiaggia della Nonna is located in the municipality of Leni, in the province of Messina, in Sicily. Coordinates: 38.54794, 14.82334.
As the crow flies: 0.8 km from the centre of Leni, 75 km from the provincial capital Messina.
Spiaggia della Nonna is part of: Aeolian Islands.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia della Nonna
With the coast facing southwest (204°), 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 | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
With the Tramontane (N) Spiaggia della Nonna is more sheltered than Spiaggia dello Scarico, 3.9 km away: that beach faces north and gets the wind from the sea.
With the Libeccio (SW) Spiaggia dello Scarico, 3.9 km away, is the better choice: facing north, it gets the wind from inland.
Questions about Spiaggia della Nonna
Can you swim at Spiaggia della Nonna today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia della Nonna is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 1.0 m, wind 24 km/h, temperature 21°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 della Nonna?
Leni (ME), Sicily, 75 km as the crow flies from Messina.
Which wind is Spiaggia della Nonna sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S).
Is Spiaggia della Nonna sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia della Nonna is a rocky stretch of coast.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia della Nonna?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Tramontane: Spiaggia della Nonna or Spiaggia dello Scarico?
Spiaggia della Nonna: it faces southwest and the Tramontane blows from inland. Spiaggia dello Scarico (3.9 km) faces north and gets it from the sea.