thumb|upright|Libeccio above [[Bastia]]

The libeccio (; ; ; ; ; ) is the south-westerly wind of the Western Mediterranean (which predominates in northern Corsica all year round); it frequently raises high seas and may give violent westerly squalls. In summer it is most persistent, but in winter it alternates with the Tramontane (north-east or north). The word libeccio is Italian, coming from Greek through Latin, and originally referred to the direction of Libya.

The libeccio blows from the south-west across the western and central Mediterranean basin.

See also

  • Bora (wind)
  • Etesian
  • Gregale
  • Khamaseen
  • Levantades
  • Leveche
  • Marin (wind)
  • Mistral (wind)
  • Sirocco
  • Lodos

Notes

References

  • Name of Winds