Palagiano beach
40.514° N, 17.057° EBeach · facing south
About the beach
Palagiano beach is a beach in the municipality of Palagiano, in the province of Taranto (Apulia), on the Ionian Sea.
“Palagiano beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Facing south (164°), it is sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW); with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE), 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 | 64 | 67 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 79 | 67 | 19°C |
| THU 15 oct | 94 | 85 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 94 | 82 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 91 | 94 | 20°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 82 | 79 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 73 | 70 | 23°C |
Where is Palagiano beach
Palagiano beach is located in the municipality of Palagiano, in the province of Taranto, in Apulia. Coordinates: 40.51439, 17.05710.
As the crow flies: 7.3 km from the centre of Palagiano, 16 km from the provincial capital Taranto.
Winds and shelter at Palagiano beach
With the coast facing south (164°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| 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 Palagiano beach
Can you swim at Palagiano beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Palagiano beach is 67/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.6 m, wind 24 km/h, temperature 21°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 Palagiano beach?
Palagiano (TA), Apulia, 16 km as the crow flies from Taranto.
Which wind is Palagiano beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW); exposed with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE).
How is the water quality at Palagiano beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).