Calalunga-pietragrande beach
38.739° N, 16.556° EPebble beach · facing southeast
About the beach
Calalunga-pietragrande beach, within Montauro (the province of Catanzaro, Calabria), is a pebble beach on the Ionian Sea.
“Calalunga-pietragrande beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
The beach faces southeast (123°). It is most sheltered when the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Pebbly bottom: water shoes make getting in much more comfortable.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 82 | 85 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 70 | 73 | 23°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 70 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 97 | 88 | 25°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 61 | 64 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 73 | 80 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 67 | 62 | 22°C |
Where is Calalunga-pietragrande beach
Calalunga-pietragrande beach is located in the municipality of Montauro, in the province of Catanzaro, in Calabria. Coordinates: 38.73922, 16.55627.
3.9 km as the crow flies from the centre of Montauro and 19 km from Catanzaro, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Calalunga-pietragrande beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southeast (123°): 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 | 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 Calalunga-pietragrande beach
Can you swim at Calalunga-pietragrande beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Calalunga-pietragrande beach is 85/100 (Perfect Conditions): waves 0.6 m, wind 10 km/h, temperature 24°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 Calalunga-pietragrande beach?
Montauro (CZ), Calabria, 19 km as the crow flies from Catanzaro.
Which wind is Calalunga-pietragrande beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E).
Is Calalunga-pietragrande beach sandy or rocky?
Calalunga-pietragrande beach is a pebble beach.
How is the water quality at Calalunga-pietragrande beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).