Marina di Priolo beach
37.146° N, 15.221° EBeach · facing east
About the beach
Marina di Priolo beach, within Priolo Gargallo (the province of Syracuse, Sicily), is a beach on the Ionian Sea.
“Marina di Priolo beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
The beach faces east (74°). It is most sheltered when the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Levante (E) or Gregale (NE) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 82 | 67 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 70 | 46 | 23°C |
| THU 15 oct | 70 | 61 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 82 | 72 | 26°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 65 | 52 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 73 | 61 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 70 | 55 | 24°C |
Where is Marina di Priolo beach
Marina di Priolo beach is located in the municipality of Priolo Gargallo, in the province of Syracuse, in Sicily. Coordinates: 37.14634, 15.22136.
As the crow flies: 3.4 km from the centre of Priolo Gargallo, 11 km from the provincial capital Siracusa.
Winds and shelter at Marina di Priolo beach
With the coast facing east (74°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Gregale | northeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Libeccio | southwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
Questions about Marina di Priolo beach
Can you swim at Marina di Priolo beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Marina di Priolo beach is 67/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.7 m, wind 19 km/h, temperature 23°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 Marina di Priolo beach?
Priolo Gargallo (SR), Sicily, 11 km as the crow flies from Siracusa.
Which wind is Marina di Priolo beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW); exposed with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE).
How is the water quality at Marina di Priolo beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).