Villapiana Scalo beach
39.790° N, 16.488° EBeach · facing east
About the beach
Villapiana Scalo beach, within Villapiana (the province of Cosenza, Calabria), is a beach on the Ionian Sea.
“Villapiana Scalo beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
The beach faces east (97°). It is most sheltered when the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 67 | 64 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 64 | 52 | 21°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 89 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 80 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 73 | 75 | 20°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 82 | 80 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 73 | 78 | 22°C |
Where is Villapiana Scalo beach
Villapiana Scalo beach is located in the municipality of Villapiana, in the province of Cosenza, in Calabria. Coordinates: 39.79030, 16.48751.
6.8 km as the crow flies from the centre of Villapiana and 57 km from Cosenza, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Villapiana Scalo beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces east (97°): 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 Villapiana Scalo beach
Can you swim at Villapiana Scalo beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Villapiana Scalo beach is 64/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.7 m, wind 30 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 Villapiana Scalo beach?
Villapiana (CS), Calabria, 57 km as the crow flies from Cosenza.
Which wind is Villapiana Scalo beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW); exposed with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE).
How is the water quality at Villapiana Scalo beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).