Favazzina beach
38.259° N, 15.754° EBeach · facing northwest
About the beach
Favazzina beach is a beach in the municipality of Scilla, in the province of Reggio Calabria (Calabria), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
“Favazzina beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Facing northwest (331°), it is sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S); with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N), 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 | 52 | 57 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 43 | 43 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 84 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 58 | 69 | 21°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 85 | 85 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 90 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 94 | 93 | 24°C |
Where is Favazzina beach
Favazzina beach is located in the municipality of Scilla, in the province of Reggio Calabria, in Calabria. Coordinates: 38.25922, 15.75411.
As the crow flies: 3.2 km from the centre of Scilla, 20 km from the provincial capital Reggio di Calabria.
Favazzina beach is part of: Costa Viola.
Winds and shelter at Favazzina beach
With the coast facing northwest (331°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Sirocco | southeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ostro | south | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Mistral | northwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
Questions about Favazzina beach
Can you swim at Favazzina beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Favazzina beach is 57/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.5 m, wind 17 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 Favazzina beach?
Scilla (RC), Calabria, 20 km as the crow flies from Reggio di Calabria.
Which wind is Favazzina beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S); exposed with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N).
How is the water quality at Favazzina beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).