Sicily boasts an array of superb sandy and pebble beaches, some considered to be the most beautiful of their kind in the Mediterranean.
Being the largest island in the Mediterranean, the coastline varies enormously from north to south and east to west.
Wherever you are in Sicily, there will be a stunning coastline within easy reach, with beautiful bays, beaches and nature reserves to discover, from the famous 'film set' pebble beaches of Mazzaro and Isola Bella in Taormina to the unspoilt north west Lo Zingaro Nature Reserve and the long white sandy beach with translucent azure sea at San Vito Lo Capo.
Grand Hotel Timeo >
Widely considered to be one of Sicily’s most luxurious resorts, Grand Hotel Timeo, a Belmond Hotel, stands in a truly idyllic park-like setting adjacent to the historic Greek Theatre in Taormina with stunning views of the Ionian Sea, the dramatic town and coastline to Mount Etna beyond.
Villa Sant Andrea >
Standing beside its own exclusive beach in Taormina Mare, Villa Sant’Andrea, a Belmond Hotel, enjoys a truly idyllic setting with stunning views of one of the most beautiful bays in the Mediterranean. This charming palatial hotel is situated below the dramatic hillside town of Taormina and offers guests a memorable taste of the Sicilian highlife.
Castello di San Marco >
This stunning 17th century hotel boasts a fantastic location right next to the Ionian Sea, just 7km south of the beautiful town of Taormina. The Baroque Castello di San Marco is surrounded by 4 hectares of parkland and just 50m away from its own private beach, in a tranquil and convenient location on the north east coast of Sicily.
UNAHOTELS Capotaormina >
Perched on a rocky headland in Taormina Mare on the north east coast of Sicily, the Capotaormina enjoys stunning views over the picturesque Isola Bella and the Bay of Naxos with Mount Etna beyond. Just 3.5km from the town of Taormina, this hotel has a dramatic seafront position with swimming pool, restaurant and bar carved into the rock.
UNAHOTELS Naxos Beach Sicilia >
Situated on the seafront in Giardini Naxos, 6km from Taormina on the north east coast of Sicily, Naxos Beach is set in 14 hectares of Mediterranean gardens with an impressive range of facilities including 4 pools, 2 tennis courts, 5 restaurants and bars, children’s clubs, activities and entertainment for all the family.
Atlantis Bay >
Situated overlooking the picturesque Bay of Mermaids in Taormina Mare on the north east coast of Sicily, the Atlantis Bay boasts a truly unique position. Built into the cliffs, the hotel descends down to the sea with all the guest rooms, along with the restaurant and pool terraces, enjoying wonderful sea views.
Mazzaro Sea Palace >
Situated on the beach in Taormina Mare, overlooking the beautiful Bay of Mazzarò, the Mazzarò Sea Palace boasts a wonderful sea front pool, bar and restaurant terrace and most guest rooms and suites, some with pools, enjoy picturesque sea views. The hotel is only 50m from the cable car accessing the cosmopolitan town of Taormina.
Hotel Le Calette >
Nestled into a beautiful bay close to the Madonie national park and the charming town of Cefalù, Hotel Le Calette is a boutique hotel enjoying wonderful views over the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Baia di Ulisse Wellness and Spa >
Just 7km from the Valley of the Temples on the impressive south coast of Sicily, Baia di Ulisse is a charming hotel suitable for both couples and families with a pool, 2 restaurants and spa, situated on the beach and close to the town of San Leone.
Casa Blu >
Situated on the sea front in Fontane Bianche, a well-known beach resort to the south east of Syracuse on the south east coast of Sicily, Casa Blu is a classic two bedroom villa with white and blue décor with wonderful al fresco terraces to enjoy the panoramic sea views.
La Scibina >
La Scibina is a lovely family run hotel and residence located in Marina di Ragusa in south east Sicily. It offers modern, flexible accommodation, ideal for couples or families looking to explore this area of the island.
Minareto >
Sitting on a promontory in the Plemmirio Marine Nature Reserve facing Syracuse and the island of Ortigia, the Minareto is a 5 star resort style hotel with an enviable position surrounded by crystal-clear sea. Guests will enjoy a memorable taste of Sicily with a wealth of facilities including a reserved beach, sophisticated restaurants and elegantly furnished bedrooms.
San Lorenzo Villas >
Set back from the sea front in San Lorenzo, a popular seaside resort in the south east of Sicily, these villas are surrounded by gardens and have panoramic views.
Recently built, the 2, 3 or 4 bedroom villas are equipped with A/C, WiFi, 3 TVs, iPod dock, safe, mosquito nets (bedrooms and living room), hairdryer, highchair, cot and kitchen.
Grand Palladium Sicilia Resort & Spa >
This All Inclusive resort style hotel offers an all-encompassing holiday suitable for both couples and families with 4 pools, spa, a variety of bars and restaurants, sport facilities, children's clubs, daily activities and evening entertainment.
Villa Blumarine >
Villa Blumarine is situated in a wonderful sea front location in Marina di Modica, a small seaside resort on the south east coast of Sicily. This stunning 5 bedroom villa has stylish accommodation, private swimming pool, indoor wellness area with sauna and jacuzzi and panoramic terraces with direct sea views.
Villa Dimora di Circe >
Situated right on the sea front on the south eastern tip of Sicily, 14km from Ispica, this ultimate 2 bedroom beach house offers an unforgettable holiday with panoramic terraces and outdoor heated plunge pool for relaxation in the sea air.
Villa Maya >
Situated in a splendid sea front position in Marina di Modica, a small seaside resort on the south east coast of Sicily, Villa Maya is a prestigious 5/9 bedroom villa with private swimming pool surrounded by a luxuriant garden with furnished sun terraces with panoramic sea views.
VOI Arenella Resort >
VOI Arenella Resort is located on the south east coast of Sicily, 12km from Syracuse and 70km from Catania Airport. This large Italian beach resort is set in over 60 hectares of parkland, 2 pools, restaurant and pizzeria, lovely beach with watersports and activities for all the family.
VOI Marsa Sicla Resort >
Located near the small fishing village and beach of Sampieri on the south east coast of Sicily, VOI Marsa Siclà Resort is set in 6 hectares of parkland and was refurbished in 2018 to offer lovely guest rooms, buffet restaurant and pizzeria, large pool, spa, children's club, shuttle to the beach and activities for all the family.
Villa Domizia >
Situated close to the picturesque south coast of Sicily between Bovo Marina and Eraclea Minoa, 35km north of Agrigento, Villa Domizia is a new, contemporary style 4 bedroom villa with infinity pool and sea views from its panoramic sun terraces.
Villa Anthea >
Situated on the picturesque south coast of Sicily just 700m from the beach at Bovo Marina, 12km from Eraclea Minoa and 35 km north of Agrigento, Villa Anthea is a lovely 3 bedroom villa with stunning outdoor terrace with sea views and swimming pool with sun terrace to relax in the Sicilian sunshine.
Grand Hotel Des Etrangers >
Located in the heart of Ortigia Island on the south east coast of Sicily, Grand Hotel des Etrangers is a beautiful historical 19th century palace which has been recreated into a elegant hotel with many of the original characteristics and not only boasting wonderful sea views, its magnificent neoclassical façade dominates the harbour of Syracuse.
Hotel San Michele >
Located in the historic centre of Trapani, 300m from the port on the west coast of Sicily, the small boutique Hotel San Michele offers lovely guest rooms, local delicacies for breakfast and is an excellent base for sightseeing and exploring the local area and outlying islands.
Villaggio Cala Mancina >
Situated in the seaside town of San Vito Lo Capo on the north west tip of Sicily, Villaggio Cala Mancina offers a selection of 1 and 2 bedroom self catering apartments close to the town and stunning long white sandy beach.
Villa Bellini >
Villa Bellini is a modern villa located 700m from the beach of Cornino, a small seaside resort between San Vito Lo Capo and Trapani on the west coast of Sicily. Situated in a quiet residential area, this 3 bedroom villa has a lovely garden with pool and private sun terrace.
Villa Cala Mancina >
Situated close to the sea on the north west tip of Sicily close to the seaside town of San Vito Lo Capo with stunning beach, this 2 bedroom villa with 1 bedroom annexe and private pool is ideal for couples and families.
Below, separated by area are some of the best beaches Sicily has to offer. Most beaches are easily accessible by car or on foot but in some instances they will be accessible only by boat. Please ask our Reservations Team for more information on
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Mazzarò Bay
A beautiful pebble cove in one of the most stunning bays in the Mediterranean. Mazzarò bay is ideal for swimming in the remarkably clear water and snorkelling around the rocks and grottoes with an abundance of marine life.
Isola Bella
Literally translated as ‘beautiful island’, this much photographed picturesque pebble bay is a protected marine-life sanctuary and named after the small island connected by a thin strip of beach. It is extremely popular in the summer months for swimming and snorkelling.
Caldura, Cefalù
Situated opposite Cefalù harbour in a small bay, this pebble beach with lovely turquoise water is approximately 20 minutes away from the town centre and is generally less frequented by holidaymakers.
Sant'Ambrogio, Cefalù
Approximately 5km from the town of Cefalù, this sand and pebble beach is a beautiful and tranquil spot, undiscovered by many tourists.
Vendicari Nature Reserve
Lagoons, dunes and unspoilt beaches ideal for beach combing, with an abundance of coastal bird life including flamingos.
Marina di Ragusa
For 4 consecutive years, Marina di Ragusa has been granted the 'Blue Flag' eco-label for the quality of its beaches and the services that accompany them.
Scala dei Turchi & Mediterranean South Coast
On the south coast San Leone beach is 6km from Agrigento, along with Porto Emopedocle where ferries depart to the Pelagie Islands of Lampedusa, Linosa, and Lampione, and 7km to the west is a stunning beach at Scala dei Turchi below white cliffs with crystalline water. Another 30km west is Eraclea Minoa also known for its lovely white sand beach.
Further east, there are sandy beaches at Punta Bracceto with some of the islands loveliest sandy beaches to the east including Pozzallo, Santa Maria del Focallo, Marina di Modica and Sampieri.
Lo Zingaro Nature Reserve
A remote nature reserve on the north west tip of Sicily that encompasses 7km of rocks, caves, deserted beaches and coves.
San Vito lo Capo
Home to one of the most popular beaches in Sicily which boasts approximately 3km of pearly white sands and turquoise sea on the north west tip of the island.