Spiaggia di Gioiosa
38.300° N, 16.334° EBeach · facing southeast
About the beach
Spiaggia di Gioiosa is a beach in the municipality of Marina di Gioiosa Ionica, in the province of Reggio Calabria (Calabria), on the Ionian Sea.
Facing southeast (145°), 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 | 58 | 64 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 82 | 61 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 70 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 97 | 64 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 58 | 68 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 76 | 81 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 67 | 53 | 22°C |
Where is Spiaggia di Gioiosa
Spiaggia di Gioiosa is located in the municipality of Marina di Gioiosa Ionica, in the province of Reggio Calabria, in Calabria. Coordinates: 38.29953, 16.33369.
0.3 km as the crow flies from the centre of Marina di Gioiosa Ionica and 64 km from Reggio di Calabria, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia di Gioiosa
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southeast (145°): 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 Gioiosa
Can you swim at Spiaggia di Gioiosa today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia di Gioiosa is 64/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.5 m, wind 22 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 Spiaggia di Gioiosa?
Marina di Gioiosa Ionica (RC), Calabria, 64 km as the crow flies from Reggio di Calabria.
Which wind is Spiaggia di Gioiosa sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S).
How is the water quality at Spiaggia di Gioiosa?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).