{"id":702,"date":"2025-04-16T16:48:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T14:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/?p=702"},"modified":"2025-07-07T13:13:16","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T11:13:16","slug":"sycylia-plaze","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/en\/sicily-plaze\/","title":{"rendered":"Sicily: TOP 11 best beaches on the island"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Sicily and Sardinia are Italian islands famous for their picturesque and beautiful beaches. Several years ago, when I visited Sardinia for the first time, I was enchanted by the island's coastline. The wild, picturesque beaches and turquoise water made an incredible impression on me. This year we went on a trip to Sicily for more than a week. I was convinced that it would be hard to beat the beaches in Sardinia. I was wrong. Sicily and its beaches also have a lot to offer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During our recent tour of Sicily, we visited more than a dozen beaches: both the popular and well-known ones and the smaller ones - hidden, less accessible and less traveled by tourists. Initially, I wanted this article to be a ranking of beaches in Sicily. However, it would be hard to put together such a ranking, as the evaluation criteria for everyone will be different. While some prefer easy access to the beach and food and beverage facilities, for others seclusion, isolation and a small number of tourists will be an advantage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below you will find my personal list of the best beaches in Sicily. The beaches are varied: sandy and rocky, easy and hard to reach, popular and intimate, those in the west and east. Are they the most beautiful? Judge them for yourself!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/en\/sicily-plaze\/#Plaze_Bue_Marino_oraz_di_Macari\" >Bue Marino and di M\u00e0cari beaches<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/en\/sicily-plaze\/#Plaze_w_rezerwacie_Zingaro\" >Beaches in the Zingaro Reserve<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/en\/sicily-plaze\/#Plaza_Guidaloca\" >Guidaloca beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/en\/sicily-plaze\/#Plaze_Cala_Bianca_oraz_Cala_Rossa\" >Cala Bianca and Cala Rossa beaches<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/en\/sicily-plaze\/#Plaza_Tonnara_di_Scopello\" >Tonnara di Scopello beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/en\/sicily-plaze\/#Plaza_Mondello_obok_Palermo\" >Mondello beach next to Palermo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/en\/sicily-plaze\/#Plaza_Scala_dei_Turchi\" >Scala dei Turchi beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/en\/sicily-plaze\/#Plaza_Isola_Bella\" >Isola Bella beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/en\/sicily-plaze\/#Plaza_Sampieri\" >Sampieri beach<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plaze_Bue_Marino_oraz_di_Macari\"><\/span>Bue Marino and di M\u00e0cari beaches<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If this article were a ranking of beaches in Sicily, these two beaches would rank first, right next to the beaches in the reserve <a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/en\/reserve-zingaro\/\">Zingaro<\/a>. We encountered these beaches by chance, after visiting the aforementioned reserve. While returning from San Vito lo Capo to Castellammare del Golfo, an amazing sight of blue water appeared to our eyes. It was the bay of Bue Marino. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0467.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"722\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0467-1024x722.jpg\" alt=\"Bue Marino beach in Sicily\" class=\"wp-image-1997\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0467-1024x722.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0467-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0467-768x541.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0467-1536x1083.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0467.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Bue Marino beach in Sicily (photo: viaitalia.co.uk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0482.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"719\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0482-1024x719.jpg\" alt=\"Bue Marino beach in Sicily\" class=\"wp-image-1998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0482-1024x719.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0482-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0482-768x539.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0482-1536x1078.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0482.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Bue Marino beach (photo: viaitalia.co.uk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The unique color of the water, the uncommon shoreline and the view of Monte Cofano - this is a must see! Above the beach there is a vantage point where it is worth stopping by car, even if you do not plan to beach. There is a small parking lot nearby. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF4333-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Bue Marino Beach\" class=\"wp-image-2229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF4333-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF4333-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF4333-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF4333-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF4333-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF4333-770x515.jpg 770w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF4333.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Bue Marino beach (photo: viaitalia.co.uk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF4331-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Bue Marino Beach\" class=\"wp-image-2230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF4331-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF4331-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF4331-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF4331-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF4331-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF4331-770x515.jpg 770w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF4331.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Bue Marino beach (photo: viaitalia.co.uk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>3 kilometers away is the sandy beach di M\u00e0cari, which is not inferior to its predecessor.  There is free official parking near the beach. Sun loungers and umbrellas can be rented at di M\u00e0cari beach.  The beach itself seems larger, more accessible and friendlier than Bue Marino. We, with our two-year-old daughter, spent a whole afternoon there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0488.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"738\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0488-1024x738.jpg\" alt=\"Beach di M\u00e0cari\" class=\"wp-image-1999\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0488-1024x738.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0488-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0488-768x553.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0488-1536x1107.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0488.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Beach di M\u00e0cari (photo viaitalia.co.uk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF4364-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Beach di M\u00e0cari\" class=\"wp-image-2231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF4364-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF4364-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF4364-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF4364-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF4364-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF4364-770x515.jpg 770w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF4364.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Beach di M\u00e0cari (photo viaitalia.co.uk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF4366-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Beach di M\u00e0cari\" class=\"wp-image-2235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF4366-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF4366-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF4366-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF4366-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF4366-1-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF4366-1-770x515.jpg 770w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF4366-1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Beach di M\u00e0cari (photo viaitalia.co.uk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plaze_w_rezerwacie_Zingaro\"><\/span>Beaches in the Zingaro Reserve<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have read the article about the Zingaro Reserve, you know that it is my favorite when it comes to places to visit in Sicily. This enclave of wildlife features amazing flora and fauna and a breathtaking coastline. There are 6 small but charming coves in Zingaro that are also beaches. The easiest to reach are those located at the entrances to the reserve: Cala della Capreria and Cala Tonnarella dell'Uzzo. Just entering the reserve costs \u20ac5. You can also take a boat to each of the coves with one of the excursions, such as those from San Vito lo Capo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/DSCF4185.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/DSCF4185-1024x675.jpg\" alt=\"Cala della Capreria in Zingaro\" class=\"wp-image-1652\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/DSCF4185-1024x675.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/DSCF4185-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/DSCF4185-768x506.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/DSCF4185-370x245.jpg 370w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/DSCF4185.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Cala della Capreria (photo: viaitalia.co.uk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/DJI_0434.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"672\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/DJI_0434-1024x672.jpg\" alt=\"Cala Marinella in Zingaro\" class=\"wp-image-1670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/DJI_0434-1024x672.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/DJI_0434-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/DJI_0434-768x504.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/DJI_0434.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Marinella beach (photo: viaitalia.co.uk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/DJI_0449.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/DJI_0449-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Cala dell&#039;Uzzo in Zingaro\" class=\"wp-image-1682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/DJI_0449-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/DJI_0449-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/DJI_0449-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/DJI_0449.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Cala dell'Uzzo (photo: viaitalia.co.uk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/DSCF4311.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/DSCF4311-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Cala Tonnarella dell&#039;Uzzo\" class=\"wp-image-1686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/DSCF4311-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/DSCF4311-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/DSCF4311-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/DSCF4311-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/DSCF4311-370x245.jpg 370w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/DSCF4311.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Cala Tonnarella dell'Uzzo (photo viaitalia.co.uk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The beaches are varied - some less, others more accessible. A full list of beaches, as well as photos and descriptions, can be found in the aforementioned article on the Zingaro Reserve. If you are looking for the best beaches in Sicily, be sure to check it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/rezerwat-zingaro\/\">\ud83d\udc49 Zingaro Reserve - the most beautiful beaches in Sicily<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plaza_Guidaloca\"><\/span>Guidaloca beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During our trip to Sicily, we stayed in Castellammare del Golfo for a few days. It's a great base for exploring northwestern Sicily, but the beaches in this village didn't knock our socks off. Fortunately, quite near Castellammare del Golfo there are some real gems that are a must-see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0363.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"697\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0363-1024x697.jpg\" alt=\"Guidaloca beach\" class=\"wp-image-2001\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0363-1024x697.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0363-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0363-768x523.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0363-1536x1045.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0363.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Guidaloca beach (photo viaitalia.co.uk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The friendliest beach in the area that is worth a visit is Guidaloca. The beach is located about 10 km. from Castellammare towards Scopello, about 15 minutes by car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF3851-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Guidaloca beach\" class=\"wp-image-2224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF3851-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF3851-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF3851-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF3851-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF3851-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF3851-770x515.jpg 770w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF3851.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Guidaloca beach (photo viaitalia.co.uk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The beach is quite wide, easily accessible. An ideal choice if you are traveling with children. In the immediate vicinity, literally a few meters from the beach there is a public parking lot, which fills up quite quickly. In the nearby bar you can buy snacks and something to drink. We enjoyed the most the delicious Margherita pizza - yummy! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF3854-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Guidaloca beach\" class=\"wp-image-2226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF3854-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF3854-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF3854-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF3854-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF3854-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF3854-770x515.jpg 770w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF3854.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Guidaloca beach (photo viaitalia.co.uk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plaze_Cala_Bianca_oraz_Cala_Rossa\"><\/span>Cala Bianca and Cala Rossa beaches<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Between Castellammare del Golfo and the previously described Guidaloca beach are two charming coves: Cala Bianca and Cala Rossa. Access to these places is slightly difficult: without a car it will be hard to get there, and the journey itself in both cases leads to the very end on gravel roads. There are no parking lots, the car is best left by the roadside. Remember to park so as not to impede traffic (the road is quite narrow). Note on the navigation: we, wanting to drive from Cala Bianca to Cala Rossa, got stuck in a dead end \ud83d\ude03 At the very end, a rather steep descent leads to both coves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0329.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"730\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0329-1024x730.jpg\" alt=\"Cala Bianca\" class=\"wp-image-2004\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0329-1024x730.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0329-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0329-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0329-1536x1095.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0329.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Cala Bianca (photo viaitalia.co.uk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0326.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0326-1024x724.jpg\" alt=\"Cala Bianca in Sicily\" class=\"wp-image-2005\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0326-1024x724.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0326-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0326-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0326-1536x1086.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0326.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Cala Bianca (photo viaitalia.co.uk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0318.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"713\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0318-1024x713.jpg\" alt=\"Cala Bianca\" class=\"wp-image-2006\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0318-1024x713.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0318-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0318-768x535.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0318-1536x1069.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0318.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Cala Bianca (photo viaitalia.co.uk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the hardest-to-reach beaches described in Sicily. But something for something - the landscape is not inferior to the previously described beaches of Bue Marino, di M\u00e0cari and those in Zingaro. And on top of that, there is peace and quiet from the tourist hustle and bustle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0345.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"723\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0345-1024x723.jpg\" alt=\"Cala Rossa\" class=\"wp-image-2007\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0345-1024x723.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0345-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0345-768x542.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0345-1536x1085.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0345.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Cala Rossa (photo viaitalia.co.uk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plaza_Tonnara_di_Scopello\"><\/span>Tonnara di Scopello beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is probably one of the most popular and famous beaches in Sicily - a must-see according to probably all Sicilian guidebooks \u263a\ufe0f We unfortunately did not manage to enter the beach directly. During our stay the place was closed due to a wedding party taking place there. However, we managed to take some photos of the beach. Even from a distance it makes an amazing impression!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/DSCF4163.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"663\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/DSCF4163-1024x663.jpg\" alt=\"Scopello beach in Sicily\" class=\"wp-image-1384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/DSCF4163-1024x663.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/DSCF4163-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/DSCF4163-768x498.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/DSCF4163.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Scopello beach in Sicily (photo: vialitalia.co.uk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tonnara di Scopello beach is a former tuna processing plant. It is concrete and paved and there is no gentle descent to it, and the water gets deep right at the shore. However, it is a unique place on the map of Sicily, definitely worth seeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The price of admission to the beach is as much as \u20ac15 per person, for the whole day. The price includes a deck chair and an umbrella. There is a maximum limit of 250 people on the beach at one time. In addition, a nearby parking lot is charged: 2.5\u20ac per hour. The parking lot is quite large, located near the beach across the street. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0397.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0397-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Tonnara di Scopello beach\" class=\"wp-image-2012\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0397-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0397-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0397-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0397-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0397.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Tonnara di Scopello (photo viaitalia.co.uk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Across from the parking lot, facing the beach, there is a small unmarked path to a vantage point overlooking the beach and the tuna plant. It is not marked in any way. If you are just passing through, it is worth stopping and going to this place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plaza_Mondello_obok_Palermo\"><\/span>Mondello beach next to Palermo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The last described beach located in northwestern Sicily is Mondello. The most popular beach in <a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/en\/palermo\/\">Palermo<\/a>, and now an independent resort next to the capital of Sicily - this is how Mondello can best be described. It is located about 12 km from the center of Palermo, about 20 minutes by car. You can easily get here from Palermo by public transportation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/DSCF0512.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"674\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/DSCF0512-1024x674.jpg\" alt=\"Mondello beach in Palermo\" class=\"wp-image-1781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/DSCF0512-1024x674.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/DSCF0512-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/DSCF0512-768x505.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/DSCF0512-370x245.jpg 370w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/DSCF0512.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Mondello beach in Palermo (photo: viaitalia.co.uk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/DSCF4591.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/DSCF4591-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Mondello beach\" class=\"wp-image-1783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/DSCF4591-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/DSCF4591-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/DSCF4591-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/DSCF4591-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/DSCF4591-370x245.jpg 370w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/DSCF4591.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Mondello beach (photo viaitalia.co.uk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/DSCF4605.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/DSCF4605-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Mondello beach\" class=\"wp-image-1784\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/DSCF4605-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/DSCF4605-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/DSCF4605-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/DSCF4605-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/DSCF4605-370x245.jpg 370w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/DSCF4605.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Mondello beach (photo viaitalia.co.uk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mondello beach is the first of the beaches described, which is sandy. It is quite wide, but a large part of it is occupied by paid areas, where we can rent a deck chair and umbrella, have a drink or lunch. It is located in a rather interesting place, between two mountains: Monte Gallo and Monte Pellegrino. If you are in the area for a longer period of time and enjoy mountain hiking, be sure to visit these places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plaza_Scala_dei_Turchi\"><\/span>Beach <strong>Scala dei Turchi<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We moved to the southern shore of Sicily, near Agrigento. Visiting Sicily, we went there for two reasons - to visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/en\/valley-world\/\">Valley of the Temples<\/a> and see one of the most popular beaches on the island: the Scala dei Turchi. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0286.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"727\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0286-1024x727.jpg\" alt=\"Scala dei Turchi\" class=\"wp-image-2015\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0286-1024x727.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0286-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0286-768x545.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0286-1536x1091.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0286.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Scala dei Turchi (photo: viaitalia.co.uk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Turkish Steps, as the beach is freely translated, is a unique rock formation that resembles a monumental white staircase. The cliffs are bordered by a long and wide sandy beach.  We will get there by a rather long staircase, which leads from the main street, all the way to the shore. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0301.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"719\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0301-1024x719.jpg\" alt=\"Scala dei Turchi\" class=\"wp-image-2016\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0301-1024x719.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0301-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0301-768x539.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0301-1536x1078.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0301.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Scala dei Turchi (photo: viaitalia.co.uk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Entry to the cliffs is officially forbidden. There is a fence on the border of the beach and the cliffs, and from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. there are people who make sure that no one walks on the cliffs. After 8 pm, however, the procession of people to the Turkish Steps begins. As far as I know, this is simply how it has worked here for years \u263a\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF3761-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Scala dei Turchi beach\" class=\"wp-image-2221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF3761-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF3761-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF3761-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF3761-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF3761-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF3761-770x515.jpg 770w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF3761.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Scala dei Turchi beach (photo viaitalia.co.uk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several parking lots in the area around Scala dei Turchi beach, which even in the low season fill up pretty quickly. If you are early enough you can park for free, off the main road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plaza_Isola_Bella\"><\/span>Isola Bella beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Taormina is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Sicily. It is also home to one of the most beautiful and popular beaches on the island and undoubtedly another symbol of Sicily: Isola Bella. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0170.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0170-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Isola Bella beach in Sicily\" class=\"wp-image-2019\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0170-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0170-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0170-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0170-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0170.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Isola Bella beach in Sicily (photo viaitalia.co.uk).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Driving to Taormina, we had a clear plan: we would spend the morning on Isola Bella beach, and then I would go exploring the city, while my wife and daughter would continue lazing on the beach. The logistics were quite simple: we parked the car in a nearby parking lot. Nearby is the exit to the beach, and 200 meters away is the lower station of the cable car. The descent itself, along with the baby stroller and stuff to the beach, may not have been the easiest, but it wasn't impossible either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0145.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0145-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Isola Bella beach in Sicily\" class=\"wp-image-2020\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0145-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0145-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0145-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0145-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0145.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Isola Bella beach in Sicily (photo viaitalia.co.uk).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The beach and the minimalist islet can already be seen from the main road. It is worth stopping here to take souvenir photos from above. Then descend the stairs and we are on the beach. There are a lot of deck chairs along with umbrellas that can be rented, there are bars and restaurants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF3062-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Isola Bella beach in Sicily\" class=\"wp-image-2218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF3062-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF3062-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF3062-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF3062-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF3062-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF3062-770x515.jpg 770w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF3062.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Isola Bella beach in Sicily (photo viaitalia.co.uk).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The view itself is impressive both from above and from the beach itself. The water here is clear, warm, and it is shallow. The beach is pebbled and the bottom is rocky. It's worth getting some water shoes and a snorkeling kit. The views underwater are also amazing \ud83d\ude03.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF3069-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Isola Bella beach\" class=\"wp-image-2217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF3069-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF3069-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF3069-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF3069-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF3069-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF3069-770x515.jpg 770w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF3069.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Isola Bella beach in Sicily (photo viaitalia.co.uk).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plaza_Sampieri\"><\/span>Beach <strong><strong>Sampieri<\/strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If I was planning a quiet, lazy holiday by the sea and blissful beachcombing with a bunch of kids, I would choose Sampieri beach. We stopped here for a few hours while traveling from Modica to Agrigento. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0245.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0245-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Sampieri beach\" class=\"wp-image-2023\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0245-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0245-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0245-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0245-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0245.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Sampieri beach (photo: viaitalia.co.uk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Extensive beach, sandy and gentle shore, negligible waves, shallow water and space - this is the simplest way to describe Sampieri beach. The only downside, unfortunately, is its location - it is far away from the most popular tourist destinations. The easiest way to get here will be from <a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/en\/syracuse\/\">Syracuse<\/a> (about a 50-minute drive) or <a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/en\/catania\/\">Catania<\/a> (about 1.5h drive by car).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF3607-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Sampieri beach\" class=\"wp-image-2214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF3607-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF3607-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF3607-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF3607-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF3607-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF3607-770x515.jpg 770w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF3607.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Sampieri beach (photo: viaitalia.co.uk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0249.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0249-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Sampieri beach (photo: viaitalia.co.uk)\" class=\"wp-image-2024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0249-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0249-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0249-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0249-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0249.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Sampieri beach (photo: viaitalia.co.uk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The beach is in truth extensive and much less besieged than, for example, Mondello. There is a park nearby, which is perfect for relaxing when the sun starts to be unbearable. On the right side of the beach is a rather interesting building: the Fornace Penna. It is a monumental industrial structure from the early 20th century, which was a brick factory until 1924. Still well preserved today, it is a characteristic feature of the Sampieri landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF3604-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Sampieri beach\" class=\"wp-image-2212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF3604-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF3604-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF3604-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF3604-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF3604-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF3604-770x515.jpg 770w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSCF3604.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Sampieri beach. The Fornace Penna is visible in the distance on the right (photo viaitalia.co.uk).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0264.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0264-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Sampieri beach\" class=\"wp-image-2025\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0264-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0264-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0264-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0264-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DJI_0264.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Sampieri beach (photo: viaitalia.co.uk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Along the main road there are many free parking spaces where you can leave your car, even in the shade. If you are going to Sampieri beach, you should have no problem parking.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sicily and Sardinia are Italian islands famous for their picturesque and beautiful beaches. Several years ago, when I visited Sardinia for the first time, I was enchanted by the island's coastline. The wild, picturesque beaches and turquoise water made an incredible impression on me. This year we took a trip to Sicily for more than a week. 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