Spiaggia di San Marco
37.796° N, 15.244° EPebble beach · facing southeast
About the beach
Spiaggia di San Marco is a pebble beach in the municipality of Calatabiano, in the province of Catania (Sicily), on the Ionian Sea.
Facing southeast (128°), it is sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W); with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
Pebbly bottom: water shoes make getting in much more comfortable.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 94 | 70 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 67 | 70 | 23°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 80 | 26°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 79 | 89 | 28°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 58 | 68 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 74 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 61 | 55 | 21°C |
Where is Spiaggia di San Marco
Spiaggia di San Marco is located in the municipality of Calatabiano, in the province of Catania, in Sicily. Coordinates: 37.79601, 15.24446.
3.4 km as the crow flies from the centre of Calatabiano and 35 km from Catania, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia di San Marco
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southeast (128°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
Questions about Spiaggia di San Marco
Can you swim at Spiaggia di San Marco today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia di San Marco is 70/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.5 m, wind 27 km/h, temperature 23°C. Enjoyable Sea Today. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Spiaggia di San Marco?
Calatabiano (CT), Sicily, 35 km as the crow flies from Catania.
Which wind is Spiaggia di San Marco sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E).
Is Spiaggia di San Marco sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia di San Marco is a pebble beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia di San Marco?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).