Villagonia beach
37.844° N, 15.282° EBeach · facing southeast
About the beach
Villagonia beach is a beach in the municipality of Taormina, in the province of Messina (Sicily), on the Ionian Sea.
“Villagonia beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Facing southeast (141°), it is sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N); with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
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 | 92 | 26°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 79 | 89 | 28°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 63 | 68 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 76 | 74 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 61 | 55 | 21°C |
Where is Villagonia beach
Villagonia beach is located in the municipality of Taormina, in the province of Messina, in Sicily. Coordinates: 37.84435, 15.28230.
0.8 km as the crow flies from the centre of Taormina and 46 km from Messina, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Villagonia beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southeast (141°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
Questions about Villagonia beach
Can you swim at Villagonia beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Villagonia beach is 70/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.4 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 Villagonia beach?
Taormina (ME), Sicily, 46 km as the crow flies from Messina.
Which wind is Villagonia beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S).
How is the water quality at Villagonia beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).