Best Beaches with Sunbeds in Sicily
We rank the 9 beaches with sunbeds and umbrellas in Sicily. San Vito Lo Capo (Italy) comes first with 4.6 / 5, followed by Tonnara di Scopello, Isola Bella.
The sea reaches about 25 degrees C in season, and most of these beaches are at their best from June to September. 8 of the 9 have easy access, and 3 are hidden gems.
1San Vito Lo Capo
San Vito Lo Capo, Sicily, Italy · 4.6 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CA broad curve of pale sand and clear shallow water at the tip of north-west Sicily, backed by the town and a rocky headland.
2Tonnara di Scopello
Scopello, Castellammare del Golfo, Sicily · 4.6 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CTonnara di Scopello is a small cove on the north-west coast of Sicily, with an old tuna fishery building, tall sea stacks called faraglioni just offshore and very clear water.
3Isola Bella
Taormina, Sicily · 4.4 / 5 · Moderate access · about 25 °CA small island and pebble bay below Taormina, linked to the shore by a narrow strip.
4Spiaggia di Fontane Bianche
Fontane Bianche, Siracusa, Sicily · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CFontane Bianche is a seaside village south of Syracuse, with a long beach of soft pale sand and clear turquoise water.
5Cefalu Beach
Cefalu, Sicily, Italy · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CA sandy beach right below the old houses of Cefalu, with rocks at the edges and the town and cliffs behind.
6Mazzaro Beach, Taormina
Mazzaro, Taormina, Sicily · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CMazzaro is a pebble bay on the Ionian coast of Sicily, below the hill town of Taormina and connected to it by a cable car.
7Mondello Beach
Mondello, Palermo, Sicily, Italy · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CA long curve of pale sand with shallow turquoise water, set between two headlands with a mountain behind the bay.
8Punta Secca Beach, Sicily
Punta Secca, Santa Croce Camerina, Sicily · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CPunta Secca is a small fishing village on the south coast of Sicily, with a sandy beach beside whitewashed houses and a lighthouse.
9Spiaggia di Marzamemi
Marzamemi, Sicily · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CMarzamemi is an old tuna-fishing village on the south-east tip of Sicily, and the beaches around it are sandy and shallow, with very clear water.
Quick comparison
| # | Beach | Country | Score | Water | Best season | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Vito Lo Capo | Italy | 4.6 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 2 | Tonnara di Scopello | Italy | 4.6 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 3 | Isola Bella | Italy | 4.4 | 25 °C | June–September | Moderate |
| 4 | Spiaggia di Fontane Bianche | Italy | 4.4 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 5 | Cefalu Beach | Italy | 4.3 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 6 | Mazzaro Beach, Taormina | Italy | 4.3 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 7 | Mondello Beach | Italy | 4.3 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 8 | Punta Secca Beach, Sicily | Italy | 4.3 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 9 | Spiaggia di Marzamemi | Italy | 4.3 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
How we picked these beaches
Included when our practical info says sunbeds or umbrellas can be rented on or next to the beach, then ranked by editorial score. Prices change each season, so confirm locally. See how we rate beaches for the full method.
Frequently asked questions
Which are the top-rated beaches with sunbeds and umbrellas in Sicily?
Our top three are San Vito Lo Capo (4.6 out of 5), Tonnara di Scopello (4.6 out of 5), Isola Bella (4.4 out of 5). Scores are editorial ratings from the EuroShores team.
When is the best time to visit these beaches?
Most are at their best from June to September. Water temperatures average about 25 degrees C in season. Each beach page lists its exact season.
Which of these beaches are easiest to reach?
San Vito Lo Capo, Tonnara di Scopello, Spiaggia di Fontane Bianche, Cefalu Beach, Mazzaro Beach, Taormina and 3 more have easy access. The others need a walk, stairs or a rougher road, so check the access note on each page.