Hidden Gem Beaches in Sicily
We rank the 7 hidden gem beaches in Sicily. Cala Azzurra, Favignana (Italy) comes first with 4.6 / 5, followed by Calamosche Beach, Tonnara di Scopello.
The sea reaches about 25 degrees C in season, and most of these beaches are at their best from June to September. 4 of the 7 have easy access, and 7 are hidden gems.
1Cala Azzurra, Favignana
Favignana, Egadi Islands, Sicily · 4.6 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CCala Azzurra is a small cove on the island of Favignana in the Egadi archipelago off west Sicily, with a narrow sand and pebble beach, pale rock and very clear turquoise water.
2Calamosche Beach
Vendicari, Noto, Sicily · 4.6 / 5 · Moderate access · about 24 °CA small sandy cove between rocky headlands inside the Vendicari nature reserve on the south-east coast of Sicily.
3Tonnara 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.
4Spiaggia di Vendicari
Vendicari Reserve, Noto, Sicily · 4.5 / 5 · Moderate access · about 26 °CVendicari is a nature reserve on the south-east coast of Sicily, with several long beaches of pale sand, salt marshes that attract flamingos in spring and autumn, and an old tuna fishery.
5Cala Rossa
Favignana, Egadi Islands, Sicily · 4.4 / 5 · Moderate access · about 25 °CA rocky cove on the island of Favignana in the Egadi Islands, with pale tufa cliffs and clear turquoise water.
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 | Cala Azzurra, Favignana | Italy | 4.6 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 2 | Calamosche Beach | Italy | 4.6 | 24 °C | May–October | Moderate |
| 3 | Tonnara di Scopello | Italy | 4.6 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 4 | Spiaggia di Vendicari | Italy | 4.5 | 26 °C | June–September | Moderate |
| 5 | Cala Rossa | Italy | 4.4 | 25 °C | June–September | Moderate |
| 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 we flag the beach as a hidden gem, meaning it is quieter than the headline beaches nearby, then ranked by editorial score. See how we rate beaches for the full method.
Frequently asked questions
Which are the top-rated hidden gem beaches in Sicily?
Our top three are Cala Azzurra, Favignana (4.6 out of 5), Calamosche Beach (4.6 out of 5), Tonnara di Scopello (4.6 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?
Cala Azzurra, Favignana, Tonnara di Scopello, Punta Secca Beach, Sicily, Spiaggia di Marzamemi have easy access. The others need a walk, stairs or a rougher road, so check the access note on each page.