Libeccio

The winds of the Mediterranean
Tramontane Gregale Levante Sirocco Ostro Libeccio Ponente Mistral

The libeccio (Catalan: Llebeig or Garbí, Greek: Γαρμπής) is the westerly or south-westerly wind 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 means "Libyan".

See also

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

External links

• Local Mediterranean winds
• Name of Winds