Sicily is the island with the most beaches in the Mediterranean Sea. They are spread over more than 1,000 kilometres of coastline. Sicily does have a lot of beaches!
There are beaches with white sand, such as Ognina, Fontane Bianche, San Vito Lo Capo, Mondello, and others with golden sand, such as Marina di Ragusa, Donnalucata, Marzamemi and La Scala dei Turchi.
Sandy beaches are best for sunbathing and for families, especially if you have children. However, they are often crowded, especially at weekends and in the main tourist areas of Sicily. On the other hand, if of you like diving and snorkelling, then you will surely find rocky beaches much more interesting.
This guide to the Sicilian beaches will help you choose the beach that best fits your needs. The guide is divided into 5 areas:
Occasionally, you will also find our Insider tips. We will help you to find the right day of the week to avoid overcrowding or recommend beaches and places in Sicily of great natural beauty that are less frequented by tourists.