Palmento beach
37.099° N, 14.136° EBeach · facing south
About the beach
Palmento beach, within Gela (the province of Caltanissetta, Sicily), is a beach on the Strait of Sicily.
“Palmento beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
The beach faces south (192°). It is most sheltered when the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW) 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 | 88 | 25°C |
| WED 14 oct | 73 | 70 | 25°C |
| THU 15 oct | 94 | 77 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 94 | 82 | 25°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 85 | 79 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 76 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 67 | 57 | 25°C |
Where is Palmento beach
Palmento beach is located in the municipality of Gela, in the province of Caltanissetta, in Sicily. Coordinates: 37.09893, 14.13605.
11 km as the crow flies from the centre of Gela and 44 km from Caltanissetta, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Palmento beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces south (192°): 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 |
Questions about Palmento beach
Can you swim at Palmento beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Palmento beach is 88/100 (Perfect Conditions): waves 0.5 m, wind 18 km/h, temperature 25°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 Palmento beach?
Gela (CL), Sicily, 44 km as the crow flies from Caltanissetta.
Which wind is Palmento beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE); exposed with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW).
How is the water quality at Palmento beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).