Cento Fontane beach
38.753° N, 16.186° EBeach · facing northwest
About the beach
Cento Fontane beach is a beach in the municipality of Pizzo, in the province of Vibo Valentia (Calabria), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
“Cento Fontane beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Facing northwest (303°), it is sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E); with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 58 | 55 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 49 | 55 | 21°C |
| THU 15 oct | 73 | 73 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 64 | 64 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 88 | 85 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 79 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 94 | 97 | 24°C |
Where is Cento Fontane beach
Cento Fontane beach is located in the municipality of Pizzo, in the province of Vibo Valentia, in Calabria. Coordinates: 38.75319, 16.18649.
As the crow flies: 2.9 km from the centre of Pizzo, 12 km from the provincial capital Vibo Valentia.
Cento Fontane beach is part of: Coast of the Gods.
Winds and shelter at Cento Fontane beach
With the coast facing northwest (303°), 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 | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
Questions about Cento Fontane beach
Can you swim at Cento Fontane beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Cento Fontane beach is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.7 m, wind 21 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 Cento Fontane beach?
Pizzo (VV), Calabria, 12 km as the crow flies from Vibo Valentia.
Which wind is Cento Fontane beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E); exposed with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W).
How is the water quality at Cento Fontane beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).