Best Family Beaches in Sicily
We rank the 7 family-friendly beaches in Sicily. San Vito Lo Capo (Italy) comes first with 4.6 / 5, followed by Scala dei Turchi, Spiaggia di Fontane Bianche.
The sea reaches about 25 degrees C in season, and most of these beaches are at their best from June to September. 7 of the 7 have easy access, and 2 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.
2Scala dei Turchi
Realmonte, Sicily, Italy · 4.6 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CA dazzling white marl cliff carved into giant steps above a small sandy beach on the south coast of Sicily, near Agrigento.
3Spiaggia 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.
4Cefalu 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.
5Mondello 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.
6Punta 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.
7Spiaggia 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 | Scala dei Turchi | Italy | 4.6 | 24 °C | May–October | Easy |
| 3 | Spiaggia di Fontane Bianche | Italy | 4.4 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 4 | Cefalu Beach | Italy | 4.3 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 5 | Mondello Beach | Italy | 4.3 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 6 | Punta Secca Beach, Sicily | Italy | 4.3 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 7 | Spiaggia di Marzamemi | Italy | 4.3 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
How we picked these beaches
Included when access is rated Easy and the shore is sand or pink sand, which is gentler for children, then ranked by editorial score. See how we rate beaches for the full method.
Frequently asked questions
Which are the top-rated family-friendly beaches in Sicily?
Our top three are San Vito Lo Capo (4.6 out of 5), Scala dei Turchi (4.6 out of 5), Spiaggia di Fontane Bianche (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, Scala dei Turchi, Spiaggia di Fontane Bianche, Cefalu Beach, Mondello Beach and 2 more have easy access. The others need a walk, stairs or a rougher road, so check the access note on each page.