Spiaggia Vardanello
38.684° N, 15.917° EBeach · facing north
About the beach
In the municipality of Parghelia, in the province of Vibo Valentia (Calabria), Spiaggia Vardanello is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Orientation: north (343°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE), keeps it calm; the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW) 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 | 65 | 55 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 52 | 43 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 73 | 67 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 52 | 55 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 73 | 79 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 79 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 85 | 88 | 25°C |
Where is Spiaggia Vardanello
Spiaggia Vardanello is located in the municipality of Parghelia, in the province of Vibo Valentia, in Calabria. Coordinates: 38.68381, 15.91675.
As the crow flies: 0.5 km from the centre of Parghelia, 16 km from the provincial capital Vibo Valentia.
Spiaggia Vardanello is part of: Coast of the Gods.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia Vardanello
With the coast facing north (343°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Sirocco | southeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ostro | south | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Mistral | northwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
Questions about Spiaggia Vardanello
Can you swim at Spiaggia Vardanello today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia Vardanello is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.8 m, wind 22 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 Spiaggia Vardanello?
Parghelia (VV), Calabria, 16 km as the crow flies from Vibo Valentia.
Which wind is Spiaggia Vardanello sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE); exposed with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW).
How is the water quality at Spiaggia Vardanello?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).