Torre Colonna beach
38.034° N, 13.578° EBeach · facing northeast
About the beach
In the municipality of Altavilla Milicia, in the province of Palermo (Sicily), Torre Colonna beach is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
“Torre Colonna beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Orientation: northeast (33°). 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 | 49 | 55 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 52 | 46 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 74 | 72 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 94 | 67 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 73 | 76 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 82 | 25°C |
| MON 19 oct | 85 | 82 | 26°C |
Where is Torre Colonna beach
Torre Colonna beach is located in the municipality of Altavilla Milicia, in the province of Palermo, in Sicily. Coordinates: 38.03409, 13.57803.
2.6 km as the crow flies from the centre of Altavilla Milicia and 22 km from Palermo, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Torre Colonna beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces northeast (33°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| 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 Torre Colonna beach
Can you swim at Torre Colonna beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Torre Colonna beach is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 1.2 m, wind 20 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 Torre Colonna beach?
Altavilla Milicia (PA), Sicily, 22 km as the crow flies from Palermo.
Which wind is Torre Colonna 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 Torre Colonna beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).