Spiaggia di Fontane Bianche
36.962° N, 15.207° ESandy beach · facing southeast
About the beach
In the municipality of Siracusa, in the province of Syracuse (Sicily), Spiaggia di Fontane Bianche is a sandy beach on the Ionian Sea.
Orientation: southeast (149°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N), keeps it calm; the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 76 | 76 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 70 | 64 | 25°C |
| THU 15 oct | 52 | 60 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 73 | 70 | 27°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 72 | 58 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 58 | 56 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 60 | 50 | 24°C |
Where is Spiaggia di Fontane Bianche
Spiaggia di Fontane Bianche is located in the municipality of Siracusa, in the province of Syracuse, in Sicily. Coordinates: 36.96246, 15.20729.
It is 14 km as the crow flies from the centre of Siracusa, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia di Fontane Bianche
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southeast (149°): 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 Spiaggia di Fontane Bianche
Can you swim at Spiaggia di Fontane Bianche today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia di Fontane Bianche is 76/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.5 m, wind 19 km/h, temperature 24°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 Spiaggia di Fontane Bianche?
Siracusa (SR), Sicily.
Which wind is Spiaggia di Fontane Bianche sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S).
Is Spiaggia di Fontane Bianche sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia di Fontane Bianche is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia di Fontane Bianche?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).