Contrada Taverna beach
38.619° N, 16.561° EBeach · facing east
About the beach
Contrada Taverna beach is a beach in the municipality of Sant'Andrea Apostolo dello Ionio, in the province of Catanzaro (Calabria), on the Ionian Sea.
“Contrada Taverna beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Facing east (79°), it is sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW); with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE), 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 | 67 | 70 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 55 | 58 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 85 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 76 | 79 | 25°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 61 | 59 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 79 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 65 | 61 | 22°C |
Where is Contrada Taverna beach
Contrada Taverna beach is located in the municipality of Sant'Andrea Apostolo dello Ionio, in the province of Catanzaro, in Calabria. Coordinates: 38.61881, 16.56119.
As the crow flies: 2.9 km from the centre of Sant'Andrea Apostolo dello Ionio, 32 km from the provincial capital Catanzaro.
Winds and shelter at Contrada Taverna beach
With the coast facing east (79°), 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 |
Questions about Contrada Taverna beach
Can you swim at Contrada Taverna beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Contrada Taverna beach is 70/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.7 m, wind 24 km/h, temperature 23°C. Enjoyable Sea Today. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Contrada Taverna beach?
Sant'Andrea Apostolo dello Ionio (CZ), Calabria, 32 km as the crow flies from Catanzaro.
Which wind is Contrada Taverna beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW); exposed with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE).
How is the water quality at Contrada Taverna beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).