Costa Turchese beach
38.919° N, 16.852° EBeach · facing south
About the beach
Costa Turchese beach, within Botricello (the province of Catanzaro, Calabria), is a beach on the Ionian Sea.
“Costa Turchese beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
The beach faces south (162°). It is most sheltered when the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE) 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 | 67 | 64 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 67 | 49 | 21°C |
| THU 15 oct | 61 | 76 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 86 | 73 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 73 | 73 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 73 | 82 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 65 | 67 | 23°C |
Where is Costa Turchese beach
Costa Turchese beach is located in the municipality of Botricello, in the province of Catanzaro, in Calabria. Coordinates: 38.91914, 16.85185.
1.5 km as the crow flies from the centre of Botricello and 22 km from Catanzaro, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Costa Turchese beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces south (162°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
Questions about Costa Turchese beach
Can you swim at Costa Turchese beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Costa Turchese beach is 64/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.6 m, wind 33 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 Costa Turchese beach?
Botricello (CZ), Calabria, 22 km as the crow flies from Catanzaro.
Which wind is Costa Turchese beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW); exposed with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE).
How is the water quality at Costa Turchese beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).