Le Grotticelle beach
36.695° N, 15.033° EBeach · facing southwest
About the beach
In the municipality of Pachino, in the province of Syracuse (Sicily), Le Grotticelle beach is a beach on the Strait of Sicily.
“Le Grotticelle beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Orientation: southwest (216°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N), keeps it calm; the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 67 | 85 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 64 | 64 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 75 | 67 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 64 | 61 | 26°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 82 | 76 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 67 | 70 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 61 | 64 | 24°C |
Where is Le Grotticelle beach
Le Grotticelle beach is located in the municipality of Pachino, in the province of Syracuse, in Sicily. Coordinates: 36.69462, 15.03289.
5.7 km as the crow flies from the centre of Pachino and 47 km from Siracusa, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Le Grotticelle beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southwest (216°): 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 | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
When the Gregale (NE) blows, the wind comes from inland here, while Spiaggia Vulpiglia (8.0 km), facing east, gets it from the sea.
With the Libeccio (SW) it's better to move to Spiaggia Vulpiglia (8.0 km): it faces east and stays sheltered.
Questions about Le Grotticelle beach
Can you swim at Le Grotticelle beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Le Grotticelle beach is 85/100 (Perfect Conditions): waves 0.6 m, wind 16 km/h, temperature 23°C. Go to the beach now. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Le Grotticelle beach?
Pachino (SR), Sicily, 47 km as the crow flies from Siracusa.
Which wind is Le Grotticelle beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S).
How is the water quality at Le Grotticelle beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Gregale: Le Grotticelle beach or Spiaggia Vulpiglia?
Le Grotticelle beach: it faces southwest and the Gregale blows from inland. Spiaggia Vulpiglia (8.0 km) faces east and gets it from the sea.