Parlapiano beach
42.435° N, 14.268° EBeach · facing northeast
About the beach
In the municipality of Francavilla al Mare, in the province of Chieti (Abruzzo), Parlapiano beach is a beach on the Adriatic Sea.
“Parlapiano beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Orientation: northeast (38°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S), keeps it calm; the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N) 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 | 58 | 52 | 20°C |
| WED 14 oct | 79 | 64 | 21°C |
| THU 15 oct | 91 | 85 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 91 | 64 | 21°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 79 | 86 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 91 | 72 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 64 | 66 | 21°C |
Where is Parlapiano beach
Parlapiano beach is located in the municipality of Francavilla al Mare, in the province of Chieti, in Abruzzo. Coordinates: 42.43547, 14.26842.
As the crow flies: 2.8 km from the centre of Francavilla al Mare, 13 km from the provincial capital Chieti.
Parlapiano beach is part of: Trabocchi Coast.
Winds and shelter at Parlapiano beach
With the coast facing northeast (38°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Gregale | northeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
Questions about Parlapiano beach
Can you swim at Parlapiano beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Parlapiano beach is 52/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.9 m, wind 21 km/h, temperature 20°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 Parlapiano beach?
Francavilla al Mare (CH), Abruzzo, 13 km as the crow flies from Chieti.
Which wind is Parlapiano beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S); exposed with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N).
How is the water quality at Parlapiano beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).