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Sicily Beaches


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.

Some of our Favourite Beaches

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 01202 489040.

North & North East Sicily

South East Sicily

South Sicily

West Sicily

Isola Bella

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.

Marina di Ragusa

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

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.

San Vito Lo Capo

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.

The Aeolian Islands

Accessed by hydrofoil from Palermo, Cefalù, Messina and most conveniently Milazzo, all on the north coast of Sicily.


Lipari

The biggest island with sandy beaches including Spiaggia Bianca and Canneto pebble beach.


Panarea

Panarea is the smallest of the Aeolian Islands and one of the prettiest. Surrounded by clusters of islets, with pebble beaches and deep blue sea.


Vulcano

Porto di Ponente has a magnificent beach of fine black volcanic sand.


Stromboli

Ficogrande black volcanic sand beach.


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