The fabulous island of Sicily is the fruit of centuries of work by natural forces. Each city has its own flavor: the Saracen Bridge and the old Norman castle, the majestic Mount Etna and stunning beaches ... amazing variety... There is something to see also for those who are interested in the history of Sicily, its winemaking.
Holidays on the island are rightfully considered one of the best in Europe. Thousands of tourists go here every year to fall in love with Sicilian beaches forever. We have compiled for you a list of the best beaches in Sicily, and by clicking on the links, you can view and book a hotel where you can stay near your chosen beach.
"Black" beaches
Walking along the snow-white sandy coast, you can get to the black stone beach, and after a couple of kilometers - to the pebble shore. Black beaches are the most exotic. The sand of this color was formed due to the proximity to the famous Etna volcano: volcanic lava was crushed by time and the elements to the state of sand. From to Acireale, everything north coast covered with black sand. There are also black beaches on the Aeolian Islands.
Sandy beaches
Beach lovers still prefer the soft, dazzling white sand, which can be found in several places at once: on the beach San Vito Lo Capo(you can get here both from and from), to Tindari and, of course, not far from.
Pebble beaches
For all the popularity and exoticism of black and white beaches, Sicily is famous for its pebble beaches. The sizes and types of stones polished by the sea are very different. In the water, the bottom can be sandy, but where there are pebbles, the water is so transparent that every pebble is visible at a glance. The most popular pebble beach is located near Palermo. Rocky beaches can also be seen in Acireale and Onin. For comfort, it is worth purchasing special beach slippers that allow you to safely walk on hot stones and sand.
The best beaches in Sicily
Majority sandy beaches located in the southern part of the island. The bottom is flat and flat, so it warms up well, but there are no cold currents.
Giardini Naxos- the most popular sandy beach on the island, located near Taormina. The beach is large, there are paid and free zones. Nearby is Letojanni, a resort with a pebble beach. You can book a hotel near this beach by following the link.
La Playa- city beach in Catania. In a seaport, you rarely find such a comfortable beach. It starts within the city limits and stretches for several kilometers. You can see the hotels.
Syracuse beaches... This is the city beach of the Grand Hotel Minareto, located 3 km from the city. There is the Aretusa promenade, but swimming is prohibited there. The best hotel deals.
"White fountains"- Fontane Bianche resort with white sand. The place is very picturesque, during the season it is overcrowded with tourists. See hotels at this link.
Noto Marina- a luxurious long and well-equipped beach near the town of Noto. In addition to the rental of umbrellas and sun loungers, the beach is free. From here it is convenient to get to architectural and other attractions. you will find hotels near the beach.
San Lorenzo- a cozy free beach, near, stretched out in a wide strip, surrounded by the greenery of the Vendikari reserve. Hotels by this link.
Spinazza- a large sandy beach with good infrastructure in the beautiful village of Marzamemi. The place was chosen not only by tourists, Italians themselves come here on vacation. You will find hotels near the beach.
Portopalo di Capopassero - the southernmost beach of the island. The first part is located right on the coast, the second - 5 minutes away, on a small island. Nearby there is an ancient Spanish castle accessible to tourists. See hotels near this beach.
Isola delle Correnti is located between two seas: the Ionian and the Mediterranean. The high wave attracts lovers of kite and windsurfing here. International competitions are often held here.
Carratois- a prestigious paid beach near the town of Portopalo di Capopassero. Famous tourists (for example, fashion designer Giorgio Armani) come to this picturesque place for the healing white clay. Hotels by this link.
Santa Maria del Focallo with 7 km of sand dunes - ideal for a family holiday. You can get there by bus or car from Pozzalo or Ispica.
Pozzallo- Mediterranean port with picturesque cliffs and two beaches within the city limits, delicious fruits and many recreational activities. You can see hotels near the beach.
Marina di Modica - a small resort town with developed infrastructure, beautiful free beaches and an interesting underwater world. See hotels near this beach.
Sampieri- a town that grew out of a fishing village, with the eponymous white sand beach, stretching for 3 km. In summer, open-air parties are often held here. By this link you can choose a hotel for your stay.
Marina di Ragusa - a prestigious beach with all the amenities: luxury villas, outdoor pools, golf courses, restaurants, yacht parking. It can be reached by bus or car from Ragusa. you can see the options for hotels.
Trapani- a large western port, from where ferries leave for the Aegadian Islands - a real paradise for beach lovers. The sandy strip of the beach is located far outside the city. You can find housing for every taste.
San Vito Lo Capo- a beautiful, long and clean beach next to the Riserva dello Zingaro nature reserve, located in the northern part of Sicily. The best hotels follow this link.
Castellammare del Golfo - a wide sandy beach near the town of the same name. It is convenient to get here from Palermo. You can solve the problem with housing.
Mondello and Cefalu - the most famous Sicilian beaches, a favorite vacation spot for Russians. It is good to relax here in the off-season. You can book a hotel in Mondello using this link, and in Cefalu.
Aegadian and Aeolian Islands with black beaches of volcanic lava, active volcanoes and thermal springs.
You can relax on the beaches of Sicily all year round It is a pity that it is simply unrealistic to appreciate all the charms of the island in one trip.
Enjoy your holiday in Sicily!
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Although the best beaches of Sicily are located in the south and southeast of the island, beach vacations of varying degrees of comfort are possible on almost the entire coast. There are sections of the coast where it is difficult to get to the water, there are many unequipped beaches, but in general there are plenty of opportunities to find the beach of your dreams.
It is better to plan a vacation in Sicily at the beginning or end of the tourist season: the sea is colder at this time, but there are much fewer tourists than in July and August.
In Sicily, there are both paid beaches - mainly in cities, and beaches, for the use of which you do not need to pay; here you will have to pay a small amount only for a sunbed or an umbrella from the sun, if you do not have your own. There are many wild beaches, not equipped with even minimal amenities, but not as crowded as the city ones.
It is logical to start exploring Sicilian beaches from the capital of the island (Palermo). This is where planes and trains arrive from other cities in Italy. In addition, the waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea, on the shores of which Palermo stands, are the first to warm up in early summer, which means that the swimming season here can be opened earlier.
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Moving along the northern coast of Sicily, called the Tyrrhenian and bypassing Palermo, you can reach Messina, the easternmost point of the island, and the narrow Strait of Messina (Stretto di Messina), which separates Sicily from the mainland. You will see some wonderful beaches along the way.
San Vito Lo Capo
The beach in the vicinity of San Vito lo Capo, located west of Palermo, is considered one of the best in Sicily. It is ideal: you would rather expect to see this on an exotic island than in the Old World. The drive from Palermo takes about an hour.
The beach is good for everyone - both in size (its length is more than 3 km), and white soft sand, and azure color of the water, and beautiful views of the bay in which it is located. Its only drawback is the incredible number of tourists even in those months when the sea is still or is already cool.
- Nice city hotel: Allbergo Auralba.
Mondello
Located west of Palermo, Mondello Beach attracts with its clean white sand. He was brought here on purpose; a hundred years ago the coast was very swampy. The sea here is shallow and perfect for families with children. Nearby there are many beautiful villas and a picturesque park. From the center of Palermo - 13 km.
One of the best hotels in the city is the Splendid Hotel La Torre.
The path to the east lies through the beaches of Campofelice di Roccella. There is not much sand here, the beach is mostly pebbly, and the seabed not far from the coast drops off abruptly. There is nothing to do with children here - it is dangerous. And there is only one well-equipped beach, the rest are wild.
But if the lack of umbrellas and sunbeds does not bother you, feel free to stay. Nearby you can rent a guest house or apart-hotel, for example, Costa Mediterranea or.
Cefalu
Behind the cape, the rather rugged coastline of Cefalu beaches begins. Palermo is 70 km away. This beach is 15 km of the purest sand and clear water. The depth is shallow, so the water warms up well. This is also a good option for families with babies: warm, soft to the legs, there is plenty of room to run around. Accommodation options with a private beach - Blu Bay, Calanica Resort hotels.
Young couples or lovers of a noisy society should drive a little further - 12 km from Cefalu is the town of Finale di Pollina. The beach is not wide here, but the sea views are magnificent. By the end of the season, the town itself becomes the center of unbridled fun, parties and incessant fireworks. A great option to stay: Marco Polo Casa Vacanze.
From Messina to the South
On the east coast of Sicily, washed by the Ionian Sea, there are many nice beaches... The length of the beaches related to Messina is more than 200 km. On your way to Catania, another major city on the island, you will pass through Taormina, where wonderful but not cheap resorts are located.
Aeolian islands
Slightly west of Messina, a few kilometers from the coast of Sicily, are the Aeolian (Isole Eolie), or Aeolian, islands. Few people know this name, but many have probably heard about the volcano Stromboli, located on the island of the same name. The archipelago is incredibly beautiful and is listed world heritage UNESCO.
The most beautiful beaches are on the Lipari island, for example Canneto beach. There are many guest houses where you can stay for a few days. One of them is the Mistral residence.
Taormina
Lou The best beaches around Taormina are Giardini Naxos and Letojanni: a perfectly straight coastline stretching for tens of kilometers, sea water the color of the sky, wide, well-equipped beaches and a vibrant nightlife. The city beach is small and always crowded. You can get to it with the help of a funicular or an elevator, or you can use the stairs, which is quite tiring.
Good hotels with their own beaches: Atahotel Capotaormina, Park Hotel Silemi and others.
Lido Mazzarò
Another famous Taormina beach, Spiaggia Lido Mazzaro, until recently remained inaccessible to mere mortals. He was chosen by the stars of Hollywood, not very eager to be in the crowd of vacationers. Now anyone can come to the cozy bay. It is better to choose a time for a visit when the flow of tourists decreases - the number of tourists seeking to get to this beach is very large. Stay in comfort at the Belmond Villa Sant'Andrea.
Catania
Of the beaches in Catania, La Playa is worth noting. This is purely tourist place, there are many hotels, spa complexes, all the beaches are well equipped, but you have to pay to use them. Don't expect crystal clear water - this is the city center. Tourists staying at the Zeus Residence, NH Catania Parco degli Aragonesi and others can use the beaches for free.
If you are not burdened with small children and want to get away from the hustle and bustle, follow the example of the locals and opt for Li Cuti Beach. It will surprise you not only with its size and relative emptiness, but also with its view: the coast is black and dotted with large pebbles and pieces of frozen volcanic lava. Be careful when entering the water - you may slip or injure yourself.
Southeast Sicily
After the bustling Catania, those located south of Syracuse (Siracusa) surprise with relative peace and quiet. Tourists - "beachgoers" have nothing to do here, there are practically no places suitable for swimming, the nearest beach is located 10 km from the city. Ironically, Syracuse is the only place on the island where you can swim even in May.
Fontane Bianche
The resort town of Fontane Bianche is famous for the amazing sand of its beach - it is snow-white in color, such as is usually found on tropical islands. If you have not booked a hotel room (White Bay), you will hardly find a place by the water; the beach is very small and is packed to capacity during the season.
Kalamoske
Of particular note is the beach of Kalamosche (Spiaggia Calamosche). It is located on the territory of the reserve, and it is rather difficult to get to it, especially if you are with children or there are elderly people or people with reduced mobility in your company. The car park is located far from the beach, the road is an ordinary dirt road, you will have to walk more than a kilometer under the scorching sun. But the water here is crystal clear and you can admire wild birds.
Lido di Noto
Lido di Noto beach is one of the best in the area of Noto, located between Syracuse and the southernmost point of Sicily. It is an ideal place for families with children thanks to the fine sand, clean sea and lack of people. There is no need to pay for the entrance to the beach, you can rent an umbrella and sun lounger. There are not many hotels here, but you can rent a small cozy house near the beach: Villa Agape, Appartamento Don Nino and others.
Mediterranean coast
Moving to the Mediterranean coast of Sicily, you find yourself in one of the best beach destinations on the island.
Carratois
Carratois Beach is a secluded and unknown place near the southern tip of the island. But in Italy it is very popular, especially among the upper strata of society. You can get here only by car, and even then you need to know where to go from the parking lot. People come to Carratois not only to admire the sea: the local white clay has medicinal properties.
Ragusa
In the vicinity of Ragusa, you can find beaches for every taste - with sandy dunes, with lush shores, with a comfortable and gentle entrance to the sea or with steep cliffs close to the water. The most popular beaches are located in the Marina di Ragusa area. The beach is free, but well equipped, there are many restaurants, there is a yacht parking, and there is a bus to Ragusa. A great option to stay in Ragusa is the L'Onda Hotel.
Located almost exactly in the middle of the southwestern coast of the island, Agrigento successfully competes with Taormina for the title of the best resort town.
There are many wonderful beaches here; the province is among the twenty most visited by tourists. Two of the most unusual local beaches are those located on either side of Scala dei Turchi, a snow-white cliff that slopes down to the water like a staircase built by giants. In Agrigento, you can stay at Villa Rossana.
Marsala and Trapani
In the western part of the island are the cities of Marsala and Trapani. A story about a vacation in Sicily would be incomplete without a description of the local beaches.
Marsala
The city of Marsala is known primarily for its wine. Tasting it is the main goal of most tourists who come here. As for the beaches, they are also there, but they are not very suitable for swimming and sunbathing: in this part of the island they are not uncommon strong winds... For this reason, the beaches of Marsala are very popular with windsurfing and kiting enthusiasts. One of the best options to stay is Villa Profumo Di Mare.
The beaches in Trapani are rocky and not the cleanest in Sicily. But right in front of the city are the Aegadian Islands (Isole Egadi), which can be reached from Trapani, as well as from Marsala, by ferry. They run at intervals of 30-60 minutes, a one-way ticket will cost 15-20 euros. Schedules and tickets: www.directferries.com.
It is worth going to the Aegadian Islands for clean water, beautiful landscapes, tranquility and privacy. The best beaches, with grottoes, bays and amazing beauty of the sea, are on the island of Favignana. It is better to rent a small villa here. Among the best hotels are Hotel Il Portico or I Pretti Resort. It is better to book a few months before the trip - the rooms are snapped up!
Sicily is a fabulous island, as if created in the center of the Mediterranean Sea so that a person could learn what it is like from problems and noisy "gray jungle". Sicily as we know it is the fruit of nature's long and tireless work. The world famous majestic Etna volcano and powerful sea storms have turned the island into a unique land with a huge variety for beach lovers. Sicily beaches varied and interesting. No one will be disappointed.
So, you can safely walk along the white sandy beach of Sicily, but after a couple of kilometers, without turning anywhere, you will be on black stone beach, which after a few more minutes of walking turn into hot pebble beach washed by warm sea... Rocks sticking out of the ground and taking on the impact of waves or smooth, like specially leveled sandy shores - all this is characteristic of Sicily. That is why vacation on the island is considered the best in Europe... That is why hundreds of thousands of travelers from all over the world go here every year to fall in love with this place forever.
"Black" beaches of Sicily
The most exotic beaches of sicily – black... They were formed due to the fact that the famous Etna volcano is located on the island. Actually, the same "black sand", this is the real lava, which the winds and waves have turned into a kind of sand. The entire northern coast of Sicily, stretching from Acireale do, famous for its black beaches. Resting on them, you will be able to realize the power, look at what was once a real flame, capable of destroying everything in its path. The black beaches of Sicily are a real unique attraction of the island, created over the centuries of the most formidable and restless volcano in Europe. In addition, black sand beaches can be found in the Aeolian Islands.
Sandy beaches of Sicily
Of course, if you go to Sicily for a beach holiday, then you will want to soak up the snow-white warm sand. For this, several coastal locations are suitable on the island at once, each of which can be called an ideal option for a family vacation, even if very young children are traveling with you. A good place- Beach San Vito Lo Capo, which can be easily reached both from and from Trapani... Nice beaches can be found in Tyndari and Taormina, well, and, of course, not far from - one of the most famous cities in Sicily.
Pebbly beaches of Sicily
But, no matter how beautiful the "black" beaches and the white sand of Sicily are, the island is primarily famous for its pebble beaches. The pebbles on them are very different, from smooth stones of a rather impressive size, to very tiny pebbles washed sea water... An amazing feature of Sicily is that all these pebble beaches, often, only go to the sea - entering the water, you will find yourself on a smooth sandy bottom. Where the bottom of the sea is also pebbly, you will see incredibly beautiful clear water , the sight of which is breathtaking.
The most popular beach with pebbles on the shore and sand in the water is located very close to the capital of Sicily - Palermo... Pure pebble and rocky beaches with azure waters can be found in Onyne, Acireale, Letojanni... If you like beautiful views then these beaches are made for you.
The beaches of Sicily are very beautiful and cozy, but we advise all travelers to take with them special slippers, which are sold on the island and help to walk on hot sand or stones without the danger of getting burned. The cost of such slippers is, without exaggeration, "ridiculous", but there are a lot of benefits from them.
The best sandy beaches in Sicily
Most of the beaches of Sicily, on the shores of which lies the sand, are located in the southern part of the island - the coast of the Ionian and Mediterranean seas. Almost all free for visiting, both tourists and local population, however, a small part of the beaches offer paid services in the form sun loungers and summer umbrellas that provide shelter from the hot Mediterranean sun.
Sandy beaches in Sicily are a great place for those who want to enjoy a real sea holiday in the heart of the Mediterranean. Walking along such beaches is as interesting as traveling to the sights of the island. V southern Sicily the bottom of the sea is very flat near the coast, which means that the water heats up very quickly. Regardless of which sea you are going to swim in (The Ionian Sea goes to Isola delle Corrente, and then the waters of the Mediterranean Sea), warm and wonderful weather awaits you. In addition, there is not a single cold sea currents near Sicily - an ideal place for swimming and a good tan. The temperature is also warmed up by African warm winds, which often reach Sicily from the northern part of the "black continent".
So, we begin our journey to the best beaches around the island of Sicily. We will begin our journey in the Messina area, then move south along the east coast. Then we will walk along the south of the island from east to west. Then we will explore the west coast to Trapani. And finally, we will walk along the north of the island from Palermo to Messina.
The pearl of Sicily - Taormina
The famous beach is considered to be a small beach located next to the island Isola Bella... The best way to get here is by car, although you can also go down to the water by funicular. In high season, the beach is packed with tourists from all over the world.
Giardini Naxos
This is the most famous beach in Sicily, where quite a lot of tourists from the former USSR... Located next to Taormina. The beach is large, there are paid and free places for recreation. Not far from is Letojanni – popular resort with pebble beaches.
La Playa in Catania
La Playa is a city beach in Catania, Sicily. It is difficult to find a good equipped beach in a large port city, but La Playa is an exception to the rule. The beginning of the beach is within the city limits, but it stretches along the coast for several kilometers further. There is warm soft sand on the shore.
Beaches near Syracuse
- a city of incredible beauty, which, unfortunately, has no beaches. The only place that can be called a beach is the promenade Arethusa, but swimming is prohibited there. A little further, there is a hotel where there is a narrow strip of sand, but there is no infrastructure of a real beach. You can swim at pontoons, but real places for swimming or some kind of beach area in Syracuse is not. The nearest city beach belongs to the hotel and is located three kilometers from Syracuse.
"White fountains"
The name of the resort Fontane Bianche translates as "White Fountains". This is how the locals called the resort because on its beaches there is just snow-white sand, very reminiscent of the beaches of distant islands, lost somewhere in the ocean with only one palm tree sticking out in the middle. This color of the beaches on Fontana Bianche is due to the limestone, which is crushed onto the shore after being swept from the coastal cliffs by the sea wave. Despite the fact that the beach is very beautiful and picturesque, in the high season, crowds of tourists from all over the world arrive here, which rather quickly occupy almost all the free space. small area the coast. In addition, a part of the beach belongs to hotels, which charge high admission fees to their territory without any problems. There is no walking area where you can just wander and admire the sunset.
Lido di Noto or Noto Marina
But this is a completely different matter - a gorgeous sandy beach located quite close to the town But that... The length of the beach is decent, there is where to rest, eat and take a good walk. The entire beach is considered free, but in some areas there are stations for paid rental of umbrellas and sun loungers. It is considered the best beach in the south of Sicily, from which it is convenient to get to the popular attractions of this part of the island.
Cala Mosque - beach in Vendicari park
Reserve Wendicari and its beach are famous throughout Europe. Driving there is strictly prohibited, and therefore you can only get to the beach on foot. By the way, admiring the beauty of the Vendicari National Park, you will have a great time walking. The water on the beach is very clean and clear - it resembles Caribbean sea... There is no need to pay to visit the beach.
San Lorenzo beach
Among all the beaches in Sicily San Lorenzo can be called one of the most beautiful and cozy... Located near the city But that, as well as Lido di Noto, which we wrote about just above. The beach is incredibly wide and surrounded by greenery, as it is adjacent to protected areas Wendicari... Everything is free, except for the rental of sun loungers and sun umbrellas.
Marzamemi village
This small village is very beautiful. The first settlement on this site was built by the Arabs, rather long time who caught tuna here. In the center of the village there is a large square with restaurants and shops. In the high season, there are a lot of tourists here, and not only Europeans, but also the Sicilians themselves often come here to relax. There is a large beach in Marzamemi Spinazza with white clean sand and clear sea water. The beach infrastructure in this place is well developed.
Crossing the cape Portopalo di Capo Passero and we find ourselves on the coast The Mediterranean seas. Here we are waiting for new, no less interesting beaches of sicily.
Sicily's southernmost beach - Portopalo di Capopassero
In the most southern point the island is beautiful cozy beach Portopalo di Capopassero, consisting of two parts. The first is a small sandy strip on the coast of Sicily, and the second is located just five minutes from the coast - on a small unnamed island. The beach is literally for everything. You can lie down, swim, and even dive with a mask in order to see the underwater inhabitants, of which there are enough here. By the way, there is an ancient Spanish castle nearby, which is a must-see if you are on vacation with your family.
Isola delle Correnti beach lies between the Ionian and Mediterranean seas. The wave is always especially high here, and therefore the main vacationers on this Sicilian beach are sports lovers. Whether you are kiting or windsurfing, there is plenty to do on Isola delle Correnti. Various sports competitions of the world and European level are often held here. Actually, the beach is considered the only place on the coast of Sicily where you can also go surfing - the conditions for this are close to ideal, although they cannot be compared with those that the islands in the open ocean have to offer.
The prestigious beach of Carratois
If you want to find celebrities who are vacationing in Sicily during your trip, then most likely they can be found on the beach located near the town of Portopalo di Capopassero. The beach is really very beautiful. It is divided into several toll zones. On the territory of the beach there is white clay, which has medicinal properties - most tourists come for it. Get to Carratois is possible exclusively on car along a specially hidden road, sheltered from prying eyes among abandoned buildings. Interesting fact- on this beach, the most frequent famous guest is the fashion designer Giorgio Armani.
It is considered to be the best beach in Sicily for family holidays. Enter into the water very easy and safe... Very warm fine sand is scattered around. Every day they spend on this beach general cleaning local services. There are real sand dunes around the beach, which is a great place for children to play. The length of the beach is seven kilometers... The entire beach area is available for free visits, but, again, there are areas where you will be offered and paid services such as rental of beach equipment. If you are on your car orrented car, you can easily get to the beach of Santa Maria del Focallo from Pozzalo... There is also a regular bus that runs here from Ispiki.
Pozzallo beach resort
Many people know this place, because Pozzallo has long been famous as a place from where you can easily get to the shores. Malta... Pozzallo is also interesting for its picturesque rocks, although it is best to go here for a beach holiday. There are two beaches, and both are located directly in the city. The city itself attracts with its character and atmosphere of pleasant, but not annoying, bustle. Here are the most tasty fresh fruits , and in the evenings there are many entertainment events, and, more likely, for local residents, rather than specifically for tourists.
Marina di Modica
Among the beaches in Sicily, it is worth highlighting - a very small city located right on the coast. Tourist infrastructure developed Great, and beaches for every taste, from the coast with large boulders and rocks protruding from the water, ending with sandy beaches with beautiful underwater world where is the best place to go with mask for diving. All the beaches of Marina di Modica completely are free.
Little Sampieri
Another almost tiny resort town is. Once upon a time there was small village of fishermen but today it is the best place in Sicily for everyone who wants to take a break from the noisy cities. The beach is covered with light sand and stretches whole three kilometers along the coast... In summer, the beach is often accessible to open-air parties... There is a place where they rent umbrellas and sun loungers.
Luxury holidays in Marina di Ragusa
Everyone who loves to relax with all the amenities knows about the existence of a beach in Sicily. Everything around is built up with chic, open pools and fields for golf course or tennis... All this is next to sandy beach, the entrance to which you do not need to pay. Is here and parking for private yachts vacationers, and many restaurants with an exquisite seafood menu, and everything that is required for a normal civilized holiday. If you don't have your own car, you can get to Marina di Ragusa by public transport from Ragusa.
Punta Secca and Casuce
Nice sandy beach that has become a resort on the site of an old fishing village. It is interesting that it was here that the TV show was filmed " Commissioner Montalbano", Which is very popular in Europe. Sicilian Beach Casuce also very popular with tourists, but not because of the series, but because of the beautiful wild sandy areas on the coast.
Agrigento beaches
The city of Agrigento itself is located somewhat away from the sea. But in the neighborhood of the town there are two delightful beaches: and San leone... San Leone: a splendid sandy beach located near the famous Valley of the Temples. And no less interesting beach, made of snow-white limestone in the form of a staircase descending into the sea.
Trapani beaches
Trapani, an excellent base for exploring the western part of Sicily. A beautiful strip of sand stretches near the outskirts of the city. Both locals and visiting tourists love to relax here. Another beauty of Trapani is that it is a large port. From here ferries depart for Aegadian islands: a true paradise for a beach holiday!
North Beach San Vito Lo Capo
If you are relaxing in the northern part of Sicily, then the beach San Vito Lo Capo- the place where you absolutely need to get. Highly beautiful and clean beach located next to the nature reserve Riserva dello Zingaro... The length of the beach is almost three kilometers... You can't help but like this resort, which is also well known to the locals from Trapani and Palermo, often vacationers at San Vito Lo Capo.
After San Vito lo Capo begins northern the coast of Sicily, which is washed by Tyrrhenian by the sea. It is no less interesting than eastern and southern.
Great beach of Castellammare del Golfo
Wide sandy beach, which bears the name of the town to which it belongs. It can be conditionally divided into two zones - urban and suburban... The first is a high coastline, and the second is a sandy surface that is lost over the horizon. It is very convenient to get to the beach from Palermo.
Mondello and Cefalu
Perhaps the two most famous beaches in Sicily, where relaxation is a real fairy tale. Mondello is considered a favorite vacation spot for residents of the capital, and in Cefalu you can often meet people for whom Russian is their native language. Calm and pleasant beaches, best visited during off-season to avoid the crowds of tourists from all over the world.
Montrelli, Milazzo and Santa Agata di Militello
Further up Messina a long strip of beaches continues, which are distinguished by their cleanliness and the absence of large crowds of tourists. In addition, ferries depart from Milazzo that will take you to the very interesting Aeolian Islands. Here you will find black beaches of ground lava, active volcanoes on the islands of Stromboli and Vulcano and thermal springs.
In addition to Sicily itself, small islands in the neighborhood also offer luxury holidays. These are the Aegadian and Aeolian Islands, which you can read about above. South of the island of Sicily, practically already in Africa, there are two small islands: Lampedusa and Pantelleria. They also belong to Sicily, and due to their southern location they allow you to relax on the beaches all year round!
All these cities (partly with the exception of Ragusa) are large centers from where you can get to almost any corner of Sicily. What are the ways to travel in Sicily
- Railway transport. Railways connect the major cities of Sicily with each other. it great option get to resorts such as Taormina, Giardini, Syracuse.
- Bus transport. The bus network in Sicily is even more developed. In one of our articles, we examined the intricacies in detail. We can only add that by bus you can get to almost all the beach towns of the island.
- Automobile. Most convenient way get to the most remote and non-tourist places. Such as, for example, the beaches of Punta Secca, Sampierri or Caratois.
Car rental in Sicily
If you have a license, then the ideal solution is to rent a car and go wherever you want! There is a very developed rental network in Sicily, so renting a car is not a problem at all. Well, in order not to stand in line and not fiddle with papers, we recommend taking care of the car in advance. Use the service and book a car from home. You will save a lot of time and nerves that you need to spend on impressions on vacation!
Transfers and taxis
If you are not right, then you can get to the secluded corners of Sicily by renting a car. Local taxi drivers, as well as all over the world, strive to deceive unlucky tourists. They come up with all sorts of fees, lengthen the route, etc. Therefore, taxis are also better. order online... In this case, you will protect yourself from troubles, and you will know the cost of the trip in advance.
In addition, you can contact us for help with a transfer. We will take you where you want, by prices are much lower than taxi prices... Write!
Flight to Sicily
As mentioned above, to get to Sicily, you need to fly to one of the international airports: Palermo or Catania. Use the convenient flight search form to find really great deals. Combine dates, travel dates. As prices can vary greatly.
It is better to fly to Catania if you are planning a vacation in the east of Sicily. Here huge selection places of rest and attractions!
Palermo airport will be convenient for those who will rest in the west of the island. Palermo itself, Trapani, Cefalu, Agrigento are interesting here. In general, you will hardly see Sicily in one trip!
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Cefalu beach
Cefalu - the most picturesque resort in Sicily, an important balneological center, as well as a town famous for its attractions. But they strive here not for the sake of his amazing palace of the Normans, but for the most prosaic things.
Sicily is mysterious, romantic and pristinely beautiful. In a word, created for quiet rest in the bosom of nature, away from noisy cities and dull concrete boxes of houses. In order to fully enjoy such a vacation "a la nature", Mother Nature worked hard, together with Etna and all kinds of storms, offering tourists today all the possible wealth of beaches and coasts for every taste. For example, on what other island in the world, having walked a couple of kilometers along the edge of the surf, you can find a sandy coast, which will soon be replaced by a pebble beach, smoothly turning into huge boulders and cobblestones, and suddenly again abruptly interrupted by the delicate sand of black volcanic color? Only in Sicily, we assure you!
Let's start with the exotic - with the so-called "black" Sicilian beaches, which the island got from the picturesque, but such dangerous volcano Etna. In fact, sand so unusual for us is nothing more than lava ground into dust by waves, winds and time. You can look with your own eyes at the once raging flame that Etna has been spitting out for hundreds of years on the beaches of Catania and its environs (the entire northern part of the Catania coast up to Acireale).
Sicily is mysterious, romantic and pristinely beautiful. In a word, it was created for a relaxing holiday in the bosom of nature, far from noisy cities and dull concrete boxes of houses.
Families with children tend to go to the white sandy beaches of Sicily and are understandable. The local sand is gentle, silky, the sea is warm here, and the entrance to the water is gentle - just ideal conditions for bathing babies.
The best of the best in this segment are found in San Vito Lo Capo (which is between Trapani and Palervo), as well as Taormina and Tindara. There are quite good sand coasts in the vicinity of Syracuse, for example, the Fontane Bianche region, and next to Trapani.
However, large and small pebbles still prevail in Sicily, but such beaches have a lot of fans. Firstly, the peculiarity of many local pebble coasts is that pebbles, as a rule, lie only before entering the water, and then there is sand (that is, clothes with towels are clean, and it is comfortable to enter the sea). And secondly, it is on the pebbles that the water can boast of amazing transparency and azure color. The first variant of the mixed beach, by the way, is found in Scopello (near Palermo).
But look for fantastic shades of blue, with which the sea shimmers on rocky beaches, in Acireale, Onyne (near Syracuse) and in the vicinity of Palermo. Many fans of marine life, crabs, starfish(whose appearance, by the way, speaks of the amazing purity of the water) deliberately rush to, if not the most comfortable beaches with boulders, but certainly the most beautiful.
The only caveat is that no matter what beach in Sicily you choose, special slippers for entering the water will never hurt. They cost a penny, but they will certainly come in handy on pebble beaches, and even on a sandy shore, especially on a sultry afternoon, when it seems that the ground under your feet is burning from the burning sun of this stunning island.
- What to see: the city of contrasts of Palermo, the mafia center of Sicily - Corleone, medieval Taormina, the birthplace of Archimedes of Syracuse and the grandiose Cathedral in Montreal. It is also worth going on an excursion to the Valley of the Temples near Agrigento, sailing to the nearby picturesque islands of Sicily and, of course, climbing the volcano
Sicily has huge amount beaches, but often tourists are only interested in the sandy beaches of Sicily. Basically, such beaches are of interest to tourists with children, as well as those people who want to relax on the sand, and not on sun loungers, which, moreover, are paid.
Sandy beaches in Sicily can be found on any coast of the island, despite the fact that the coasts here are very diverse.
Not far from Palermo is the sandy Mondello beach, which is very popular with the locals. Therefore, it can get quite crowded during the peak season.
The closest sandy beach to the west of Mondello is Castellammare del Golfo. This is where Lo Zingaro Nature Reserve begins and offers opportunities for coastal walks. To the west of Lo Zingaro is the long sandy beach of San Vito Lo Capo. It is one of the most beautiful sandy beaches in Sicily and is popular with both tourists and residents of Trapani.
The salt lagoons between Trapani and Marsala have provided the whole of Sicily with salt for 2000 years. There is a tiny archipelago inside the lagoon. A little further from the coast are the Egadi Islands, which have sandy beaches. By boat, these islands can be reached in about 15 minutes!
The southern coast of Sicily is dotted with sandy beaches and cliffs. Here you can find such sandy beaches as Triscina, Selinunta, Porto Palo, Schiaccia. Not far from the industrial city of Gela, there are other sandy beaches that stretch almost continuously for 60 km to the southeastern tip of Sicily. Scolitti, Marina di Ragusa, Donnalucata, Cava d'Aliga, Samrri, Marina di Modica are the main sandy beaches of Sicily in the area ..
At the southern tip of Sicily, you can see an island with an African character called Delle Correnti. Not far from the southern tip of Sicily, you can also see a turtle reserve where they lay their eggs, or flamingos that stop here during their migration.
The west coast of Sicily offers big choice sandy beaches such as La Pineta del Gelsomineto, Arenella and Fontane Bianche. The sandy beaches of the Gulf of Catania merge with rocky coastlines and pebble beaches.
The coast in the Messina area is dotted with sandy beaches. Highly beautiful place is Tindari with its famous strip of sand and the beaches of Oliveri, San Gregorio, Capo d "Orlando and Torre Nova.
In the Cefalu area you will find a number of sandy beaches that stretch from Lascari to Termini Imerese.
If you are interested in the sandy beaches of Sicily, then you should remember that from mid-June to mid-September there are summer holidays in Italy, so many young people often rest on such beaches. But lovers of a relaxing holiday will be able to find quiet beaches on the island.
Sicily's white sand beaches.
Although there are quite a few sandy beaches in Sicily, not all of these beaches have white sand. And sometimes you really want to relax on a snow-white beach and imagine that you are somewhere on a tropical island. Are there white sand beaches in Sicily? Yes, there are such beaches on the island! However, by their nature, these beaches are not like the beaches of the islands in The Caribbean and in Indian Ocean... Below are the names of some of these beaches in Sicily.
Sicily's white sand beaches:
Marina di Ragusa
San Vito Lo Capo
Fontane Bianche
Capo di Menfi
Praiola
Alcamo Marina
Santa Maria del Focallo
Lido di Noto
While it cannot be said that all of these beaches are completely white sand, they are indeed considered the whitest beaches in Sicily. In addition, the island has several pebble beaches with white pebbles, which are also quite beautiful.