Best Sandy Beaches in Sicily
We rank the 10 sandy beaches in Sicily. Spiaggia dei Conigli (Italy) comes first with 4.8 / 5, followed by Calamosche Beach, San Vito Lo Capo.
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 10 have easy access, and 4 are hidden gems.
1Spiaggia dei Conigli
Lampedusa, Sicily, Italy · 4.8 / 5 · Moderate access · about 25 °CA sweep of pale sand and shallow turquoise water on Lampedusa, set inside a nature reserve and often counted among the most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean.
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.
3San 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.
4Scala 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.
5Spiaggia 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.
6Spiaggia 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.
7Cefalu 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.
8Mondello 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.
9Punta 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.
10Spiaggia 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 | Spiaggia dei Conigli | Italy | 4.8 | 25 °C | June–October | Moderate |
| 2 | Calamosche Beach | Italy | 4.6 | 24 °C | May–October | Moderate |
| 3 | San Vito Lo Capo | Italy | 4.6 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 4 | Scala dei Turchi | Italy | 4.6 | 24 °C | May–October | Easy |
| 5 | Spiaggia di Vendicari | Italy | 4.5 | 26 °C | June–September | Moderate |
| 6 | Spiaggia di Fontane Bianche | Italy | 4.4 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 7 | Cefalu Beach | Italy | 4.3 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 8 | Mondello Beach | Italy | 4.3 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 9 | Punta Secca Beach, Sicily | Italy | 4.3 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 10 | Spiaggia di Marzamemi | Italy | 4.3 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
How we picked these beaches
Included when the shoreline is mostly of this type, then ranked by our editorial score. See how we rate beaches for the full method.
Frequently asked questions
Which are the top-rated sandy beaches in Sicily?
Our top three are Spiaggia dei Conigli (4.8 out of 5), Calamosche Beach (4.6 out of 5), San Vito Lo Capo (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?
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.