Favaco beach
38.364° N, 16.502° EBeach · facing southeast
About the beach
Favaco beach is a beach in the municipality of Stignano, in the province of Reggio Calabria (Calabria), on the Ionian Sea.
“Favaco beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Facing southeast (135°), it is sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N); with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S), 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 | 61 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 52 | 73 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 64 | 71 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 64 | 59 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 61 | 57 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 76 | 75 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 59 | 56 | 22°C |
Where is Favaco beach
Favaco beach is located in the municipality of Stignano, in the province of Reggio Calabria, in Calabria. Coordinates: 38.36440, 16.50169.
6.4 km as the crow flies from the centre of Stignano and 81 km from Reggio di Calabria, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Favaco beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southeast (135°): 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 Favaco beach
Can you swim at Favaco beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Favaco beach is 61/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.7 m, wind 10 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 Favaco beach?
Stignano (RC), Calabria, 81 km as the crow flies from Reggio di Calabria.
Which wind is Favaco beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S).
How is the water quality at Favaco beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).