Spiaggia della Papesca
38.501° N, 14.963° EBeach · facing east
About the beach
In the municipality of Lipari, in the province of Messina (Sicily), Spiaggia della Papesca is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Orientation: east (83°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW), keeps it calm; the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE) 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 | 37 | 55 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 52 | 55 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 73 | 76 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 79 | 64 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 71 | 72 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 80 | 79 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 74 | 77 | 22°C |
Where is Spiaggia della Papesca
Spiaggia della Papesca is located in the municipality of Lipari, in the province of Messina, in Sicily. Coordinates: 38.50132, 14.96277.
As the crow flies: 3.6 km from the centre of Lipari, 62 km from the provincial capital Messina.
Spiaggia della Papesca is part of: Aeolian Islands.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia della Papesca
With the coast facing east (83°), 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 | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Libeccio | southwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
With the Libeccio (SW) Spiaggia della Papesca is more sheltered than Spiaggia Valle Muria, 5.3 km away: that beach faces southwest and gets the wind from the sea.
With the Gregale (NE) Spiaggia Valle Muria, 5.3 km away, is the better choice: facing southwest, it gets the wind from inland.
Questions about Spiaggia della Papesca
Can you swim at Spiaggia della Papesca today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia della Papesca is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.9 m, wind 22 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 Papesca?
Lipari (ME), Sicily, 62 km as the crow flies from Messina.
Which wind is Spiaggia della Papesca sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW); exposed with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE).
How is the water quality at Spiaggia della Papesca?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Libeccio: Spiaggia della Papesca or Spiaggia Valle Muria?
Spiaggia della Papesca: it faces east and the Libeccio blows from inland. Spiaggia Valle Muria (5.3 km) faces southwest and gets it from the sea.