Porto Salvo beach
38.719° N, 16.075° ESandy beach · facing north
About the beach
Porto Salvo beach is a sandy beach in the municipality of Vibo Valentia, in the province of Vibo Valentia (Calabria), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
“Porto Salvo beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Facing north (14°), it is sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW); with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 58 | 52 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 52 | 52 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 73 | 76 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 73 | 67 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 64 | 88 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 90 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 76 | 79 | 24°C |
Where is Porto Salvo beach
Porto Salvo beach is located in the municipality of Vibo Valentia, in the province of Vibo Valentia, in Calabria. Coordinates: 38.71932, 16.07471.
5.4 km as the crow flies from the centre of Vibo Valentia, the provincial capital.
Porto Salvo beach is part of: Coast of the Gods.
Winds and shelter at Porto Salvo beach
With the coast facing north (14°), 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 Porto Salvo beach
Can you swim at Porto Salvo beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Porto Salvo beach is 52/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.8 m, wind 22 km/h, temperature 22°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 Porto Salvo beach?
Vibo Valentia (VV), Calabria.
Which wind is Porto Salvo beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW); exposed with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE).
Is Porto Salvo beach sandy or rocky?
Porto Salvo beach is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Porto Salvo beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).