Saliceto beach
38.162° N, 14.959° ESandy beach · facing northeast
About the beach
In the municipality of Gioiosa Marea, in the province of Messina (Sicily), Saliceto beach is a sandy beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
“Saliceto beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Orientation: northeast (48°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W), keeps it calm; the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 61 | 52 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 52 | 52 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 76 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 76 | 64 | 25°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 64 | 74 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 76 | 86 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 85 | 91 | 25°C |
Where is Saliceto beach
Saliceto beach is located in the municipality of Gioiosa Marea, in the province of Messina, in Sicily. Coordinates: 38.16222, 14.95868.
5.7 km as the crow flies from the centre of Gioiosa Marea and 52 km from Messina, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Saliceto beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces northeast (48°): 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 | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Libeccio | southwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
Questions about Saliceto beach
Can you swim at Saliceto beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Saliceto beach is 52/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.9 m, wind 23 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 Saliceto beach?
Gioiosa Marea (ME), Sicily, 52 km as the crow flies from Messina.
Which wind is Saliceto beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W); exposed with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E).
Is Saliceto beach sandy or rocky?
Saliceto beach is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Saliceto beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).