Spiaggia dell'Olivella
38.085° N, 13.538° EBeach · facing east
About the beach
Spiaggia dell'Olivella, within Santa Flavia (the province of Palermo, Sicily), is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The beach faces east (89°). It is most sheltered when the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Levante (E) or Gregale (NE) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 46 | 46 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 46 | 55 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 64 | 67 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 94 | 76 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 75 | 85 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 76 | 82 | 25°C |
| MON 19 oct | 76 | 88 | 26°C |
Where is Spiaggia dell'Olivella
Spiaggia dell'Olivella is located in the municipality of Santa Flavia, in the province of Palermo, in Sicily. Coordinates: 38.08454, 13.53795.
1.2 km as the crow flies from the centre of Santa Flavia and 17 km from Palermo, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia dell'Olivella
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces east (89°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| 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 |
Questions about Spiaggia dell'Olivella
Can you swim at Spiaggia dell'Olivella today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia dell'Olivella is 46/100 (To Avoid): waves 1.3 m, wind 20 km/h, temperature 22°C. Today the sea is not friendly. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Spiaggia dell'Olivella?
Santa Flavia (PA), Sicily, 17 km as the crow flies from Palermo.
Which wind is Spiaggia dell'Olivella 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 dell'Olivella?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).