Acciarello beach
38.212° N, 15.634° EBeach · facing west
About the beach
Acciarello beach, within Villa San Giovanni (the province of Reggio Calabria, Calabria), is a beach on the Strait of Messina.
“Acciarello beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
The beach faces west (269°). It is most sheltered when the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW) 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 | 58 | 55 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 64 | 64 | 21°C |
| THU 15 oct | 94 | 79 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 64 | 61 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 70 | 76 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 79 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 85 | 67 | 23°C |
Where is Acciarello beach
Acciarello beach is located in the municipality of Villa San Giovanni, in the province of Reggio Calabria, in Calabria. Coordinates: 38.21168, 15.63367.
0.8 km as the crow flies from the centre of Villa San Giovanni and 12 km from Reggio di Calabria, the provincial capital.
Acciarello beach is part of: Costa Viola.
Winds and shelter at Acciarello beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces west (269°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Gregale | northeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
When the Levante (E) blows, the wind comes from inland here, while Pace beach (5.7 km), facing southeast, gets it from the sea.
With the Ponente (W) it's better to move to Pace beach (5.7 km): it faces southeast and stays sheltered.
Questions about Acciarello beach
Can you swim at Acciarello beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Acciarello beach is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.3 m, wind 22 km/h, temperature 22°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 Acciarello beach?
Villa San Giovanni (RC), Calabria, 12 km as the crow flies from Reggio di Calabria.
Which wind is Acciarello beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE); exposed with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW).
How is the water quality at Acciarello beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Levante: Acciarello beach or Pace beach?
Acciarello beach: it faces west and the Levante blows from inland. Pace beach (5.7 km) faces southeast and gets it from the sea.