Spiaggia le Saline
39.097° N, 8.358° ESandy beach · facing west
About the beach
Spiaggia le Saline is a sandy beach in the municipality of Calasetta, in the province of Sulcis Iglesiente (Sardinia), on the Sea of Sardinia.
Facing west (285°), it is sheltered with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE); with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 82 | 67 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 85 | 81 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 94 | 79 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 94 | 77 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 85 | 83 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 82 | 76 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 52 | 55 | 25°C |
Where is Spiaggia le Saline
Spiaggia le Saline is located in the municipality of Calasetta, in the province of Sulcis Iglesiente, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 39.09699, 8.35826.
As the crow flies: 1.8 km from the centre of Calasetta, 16 km from the provincial capital Carbonia.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia le Saline
With the coast facing west (285°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
With the Sirocco (SE) Spiaggia le Saline is more sheltered than Spiaggia Punta Nera, 4.6 km away: that beach faces east and gets the wind from the sea.
With the Mistral (NW) Spiaggia Punta Nera, 4.6 km away, is the better choice: facing east, it gets the wind from inland.
Questions about Spiaggia le Saline
Can you swim at Spiaggia le Saline today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia le Saline is 67/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.6 m, wind 11 km/h, temperature 24°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 le Saline?
Calasetta (CI), Sardinia, 16 km as the crow flies from Carbonia.
Which wind is Spiaggia le Saline sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE); exposed with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW).
Is Spiaggia le Saline sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia le Saline is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia le Saline?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Sirocco: Spiaggia le Saline or Spiaggia Punta Nera?
Spiaggia le Saline: it faces west and the Sirocco blows from inland. Spiaggia Punta Nera (4.6 km) faces east and gets it from the sea.