Best Beaches in Sicily
15 hand-picked beaches in Sicily, ranked by our editors. Top pick: Spiaggia dei Conigli (4.8 / 5).
Spiaggia dei Conigli
Lampedusa, Sicily, Italy · Nature Reserve · 4.8 / 5
Scala dei Turchi
Realmonte, Sicily, Italy · White Cliffs · 4.6 / 5
San Vito Lo Capo
San Vito Lo Capo, Sicily, Italy · Pale Sand under Monte Monaco · 4.6 / 5
Calamosche Beach
Vendicari, Noto, Sicily · Small sandy cove inside Vendicari reserve · 4.6 / 5
Cala Azzurra, Favignana
Favignana, Egadi Islands, Sicily · Clear turquoise cove with sand and rocks on the Egadi islands · 4.6 / 5
Tonnara di Scopello
Scopello, Castellammare del Golfo, Sicily · Small cove with sea stacks and an old tuna fishery · 4.6 / 5
Spiaggia di Vendicari
Vendicari Reserve, Noto, Sicily · Wild sand beaches in a nature reserve in south-east Sicily · 4.5 / 5
Isola Bella
Taormina, Sicily · Little Island Below Taormina · 4.4 / 5
Cala Rossa
Favignana, Egadi Islands, Sicily · Rocky cove with turquoise water on Favignana · 4.4 / 5
Spiaggia di Fontane Bianche
Fontane Bianche, Siracusa, Sicily · Soft white sand and clear water near Syracuse · 4.4 / 5
Mondello Beach
Mondello, Palermo, Sicily, Italy · Palermo Seaside Beach below Monte Pellegrino · 4.3 / 5
Cefalu Beach
Cefalu, Sicily, Italy · Old Town Beach on the Tyrrhenian · 4.3 / 5
Spiaggia di Marzamemi
Marzamemi, Sicily · Quiet sand beach by a Sicilian fishing village · 4.3 / 5
Mazzaro Beach, Taormina
Mazzaro, Taormina, Sicily · Pebble bay below Taormina near the island of Isola Bella · 4.3 / 5
Punta Secca Beach, Sicily
Punta Secca, Santa Croce Camerina, Sicily · Fishing village beach with a lighthouse on the south coast · 4.3 / 5About beaches in Sicily
Sicily has sandy bays, rocky coves, white cliffs and volcanic shores, with clear water and strong food traditions close to every beach. The small islands such as Lampedusa and Favignana add some of the clearest water in Italy.
When to go
May to October is the beach season. July and August are hot and busy, while June and September have warm water and fewer people.
Getting around
A rental car is the easiest way to travel between beaches. Public transport is limited outside the cities, and nature reserve beaches may have rules or limited parking.
Easiest beaches to reach
Scala dei Turchi, San Vito Lo Capo, Cala Azzurra, Favignana, Tonnara di Scopello.
Quieter hidden gems
Calamosche Beach, Cala Azzurra, Favignana, Tonnara di Scopello, Spiaggia di Vendicari.
All beaches at a glance
- Spiaggia dei Conigli: best June–October, water about 25 degrees C, access moderate.
- Scala dei Turchi: best May–October, water about 24 degrees C, access easy.
- San Vito Lo Capo: best June–September, water about 25 degrees C, access easy.
- Calamosche Beach: best May–October, water about 24 degrees C, access moderate.
- Cala Azzurra, Favignana: best June–September, water about 25 degrees C, access easy.
- Tonnara di Scopello: best June–September, water about 25 degrees C, access easy.
- Spiaggia di Vendicari: best June–September, water about 26 degrees C, access moderate.
- Isola Bella: best June–September, water about 25 degrees C, access moderate.
- Cala Rossa: best June–September, water about 25 degrees C, access moderate.
- Spiaggia di Fontane Bianche: best June–September, water about 25 degrees C, access easy.
- Mondello Beach: best June–September, water about 24 degrees C, access easy.
- Cefalu Beach: best June–September, water about 25 degrees C, access easy.
- Spiaggia di Marzamemi: best June–September, water about 24 degrees C, access easy.
- Mazzaro Beach, Taormina: best June–September, water about 25 degrees C, access easy.
- Punta Secca Beach, Sicily: best June–September, water about 25 degrees C, access easy.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit the beaches in Sicily?
May to October is the beach season. July and August are hot and busy, while June and September have warm water and fewer people.
Which beaches in Sicily are easiest to reach?
The easiest access is at Scala dei Turchi, San Vito Lo Capo, Cala Azzurra, Favignana, Tonnara di Scopello. Check each beach page for parking and facilities.
Do I need a car for the beaches in Sicily?
A rental car is the easiest way to travel between beaches. Public transport is limited outside the cities, and nature reserve beaches may have rules or limited parking.
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