#19 European Rank
Spiaggia di Grotticelle
Capo Vaticano, Calabria, Italy•Ionian Sea• Best Season: June, July, August, September
Photo: Benjamin Smith (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikimedia Commons source
EDITORIAL SCORE
4.78/ 5.0
SEA TEMPERATURE
26.7°C
August 30-year average
DAILY BUDGET
€51/day
SAND & SHORELINE
Fine White Sand
Gradual Drop
Sea Temperature by Month
30-year monthly averages for Capo Vaticano, Calabria · NOAA satellite dataSwipe 12 months ⇄
Warm Bathwater
Jan
15.2°C
Air 21°C
Feb
14.4°C
Air 22°C
Mar
14.5°C
Air 24°C
Apr
15.7°C
Air 27°C
May
18.6°C
Air 30°C
Jun
22.6°C
Air 33°C
Jul
25.6°C
Air 35°C
Peak
Aug
26.7°C
Air 35°C
Sep
24.9°C
Air 33°C
Oct
22.4°C
Air 30°C
Nov
19.6°C
Air 26°C
Dec
17.0°C
Air 23°C
Swimmability Window · NOAA Climatology
Swimmable 3 Jun – 31 Oct (>21°C) · 150 days
30-year NOAA satellite climatological mean (1991–2020).Explore all Italy Sea Temperatures
Score Breakdown
Scenery & Setting4.7 / 5
Water Clarity & Cleanliness4.7 / 5
Sand & Shoreline Quality4.9 / 5
Atmosphere & Safety4.6 / 5
Accessibility & Entry Ease4.5 / 5
Affordability & Fair Pricing4.2 / 5
About Spiaggia di Grotticelle
White-sand coves at Capo Vaticano glow turquoise on Calabria's Coast of the Gods.
Amenities & Facilities
Bathrooms
NoShowers
NoFree Parking
YesFood / Tavernas
YesGood for Kids
YesDog Friendly
YesLifeguard on Duty
NoSunbed & Umbrella Rentals
YesNatural Cliff/Pine Shade
YesWheelchair Accessible
NoSnorkeling & Watersports
YesNudist / FKK Friendly
NoGetting There & Local Notes
Getting there:
Located near Capo Vaticano, Calabria. Accessible via regional coastal roads (38.616°N, 15.837°E).
•Shallow, warm, excellent.
•Granite headlands of the Costa degli Dei with Aeolian views.
Nearest Airport & Transit Gateway
INTL · 40m driveConvenient highway or local transit access across Capo Vaticano, Calabria, Italy.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Spiaggia di Grotticelle
What is the water temperature at Spiaggia di Grotticelle?
The peak summer sea surface temperature at Spiaggia di Grotticelle averages 26.7°C (80°F), based on 30-year NOAA satellite climatology.
What type of coast or sand is Spiaggia di Grotticelle?
Spiaggia di Grotticelle is classified as a fine white sand shoreline located in Capo Vaticano, Calabria, Italy.
Is Spiaggia di Grotticelle good for families with kids?
Yes, Spiaggia di Grotticelle is suitable for families and children with manageable water entry.
Are there parking and facilities at Spiaggia di Grotticelle?
Free parking is available. No public restrooms directly on-site.
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