Priscopio beach
38.707° N, 15.967° ESandy beach · facing northwest
About the beach
Priscopio beach is a sandy beach in the municipality of Zambrone, in the province of Vibo Valentia (Calabria), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
“Priscopio beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Facing northwest (308°), it is sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E); with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W), 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 | 65 | 55 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 52 | 43 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 64 | 61 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 49 | 47 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 82 | 82 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 92 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 94 | 79 | 25°C |
Where is Priscopio beach
Priscopio beach is located in the municipality of Zambrone, in the province of Vibo Valentia, in Calabria. Coordinates: 38.70719, 15.96684.
2.2 km as the crow flies from the centre of Zambrone and 12 km from Vibo Valentia, the provincial capital.
Priscopio beach is part of: Coast of the Gods.
Winds and shelter at Priscopio beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces northwest (308°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
Questions about Priscopio beach
Can you swim at Priscopio beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Priscopio beach is 55/100 (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 Priscopio beach?
Zambrone (VV), Calabria, 12 km as the crow flies from Vibo Valentia.
Which wind is Priscopio beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E); exposed with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W).
Is Priscopio beach sandy or rocky?
Priscopio beach is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Priscopio beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).