Palermo along its beaches? What an extase! Discover the 10 most beautiful beaches of Palermo.
Palermo has indeed stripped all the residues of his past. Today, the Sicilian capital displays a new, rich and welcoming face. The restored monuments come out of earth with splendour, the narrow alleys are discovered with pleasure while the good odors filter between the flaps with faded colors.
Then there are the young people on their Vespa, the tremolos of a seller of cannoli , festive places and markets like colorful bazaars. Last but not least, there are the beaches. Fun lovers, welcome to the promised land! Here are the 10 most beautiful beaches of Palermo.
1. Mondello, immanquable
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? Location: 11 kilometers from Palermo
? Attempts: "the place to be" very well served by public transport from the historic centre
i in Good to know: a multitude of small cafes, trendy clubs and cheap restaurants
Among the spots where to swim in Palermo, Mondello is a bit the uncontournable. Refuge des Palermitains addicted to seaside pleasures, this beautiful stretch of sand is very easy to access from the city center. She prides herself – quite rightly – of her rich and intense nightlife.
May the shy night birds reassure, from dawn, the sea and its cameo return to the centre of attention.
2. Capo Gallo, soothing
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? Location: northeast of Palermo, near the Grotta dell’Olio (accessible only by boat)
? Attempts: a rocky beach in a protected and wild marine area
i in Good to know: beach accessible by a few steep slopes that can be dangerous for children. On site, no restaurants or buvettes
For lovers and lovers of diving, toads in the rocks and paradise lashes, Capo Gallo is a blessing. This natural jewel dazzled by its range of colors: from emerald green to azure, to the ochre of twilight and morning rose.
On the background of unusual mountains, this natural reserve also unfolds a perfect crystalline sea. Close your eyes and enjoy: silence reigns.
3. Addaura, chicos
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? Location: southeast of Mondello
? Attempts: less touristic and more refined than its neighbor Mondello
i in Good to know: one of the most chic beaches of Palermo but also one of the most accessible thanks to its steps (natural or not)
Here is one of the most popular places to swim in Palermo after Mondello. Its clear waters are a fabulous playground for marine exploration. Don’t hesitate to walk on the long sandy advance, to discover the hidden coves and the small fishing village. The latter contrasts with the strings of luxurious villas and trendy bars suspended above the sea.
The most adventurous will not miss either a visit to the Grotta dell’Addaura or an intrepid dive from the natural springboards.
4. Sferracavallo, charming
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? Location: between Capo Gallo and Isola delle Femmine, 13 kilometers from Palermo
? Attempts: one must for lovers of fresh fish restaurants
i in Good to know: in high season, the beach is served by a shuttle from the center of Palermo
On the podium of the most popular Palermo beaches in the area, Sferracavallo is probably third. Loved at the foot of a former fishing village full of Mediterranean charm, it alternates between sand banks and rocks licking the cliffs.
Here, the superb perched restaurants offer fish directly out of the nets... Divin!
5. Isola delle Femmine, legendary
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? Location: 500 meters from Palermo and 300 meters off Capaci
? Attempts: crystal clear waters that offer a fabulous snorkeling experience
i in Good to know: this nature reserve is only accessible by boat
The enchanting name of this islet is enough to awaken the imagination. When you arrive on this kind of beaches in Palermo, immaculate, mysterious and crawling of rare birds, magic works instantly. L’ Isola delle Femmine has a peculiarity: seabeds percluse of fabulous fish and... archaeological remains.
Was the island a women’s prison? A sort of Sicilian Bermuda triangle? No one really knows.
6. Cinisi, cosmopolitan
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? Location: 30 kilometers from Palermo
? Attempts: restaurants, bars and well-equipped beaches
i in Good to know: preferably if you own a car
Cinisi is a small village where it is good to swim in Palermo. The thirty kilometers that separate it from the historical heart are worth it. Its main beach, Magaggiari, is undoubtedly one of the most charming of the coast. Generations and atmospheres intertwine.
We spend a soothing time there at dawn, we bathe in it and we do sport in the middle of the day, we enjoy a good dinner at the daytime.
7. Terrasini, red
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? Location: village stuck in Cinisi
? Attempts: among the most beautiful and secret beaches of Palermo
i in Good to know: expect to negotiate with a few steep slopes before reaching the sea. On site, no restaurants or bars
Terrasini can boast of its main beach: Cala Rossa. Its crystal clear waters unfold in a breathtaking landscape. Difficult to remain impassible in the face of white veined bloody rocks and shredded cliffs, surrounded by caves and natural berries.
Don’t forget your tuba: this stretch of coast is full of exceptional snorkeling spots.
8. Cefalù, picturesque
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? Location: 70 kilometers from Palermo
? Attempts: fishing village embraced by medieval vestiges, sublime beaches and an animated nightlife
i in Good to know: despite the distance, Cefalù is easily accessible by the highway or by train from Palermo
Already, the picturesque village of Cefalù carries in another universe. Its famous cathedral sabrating the sky, its fascinating alleys, its traditional houses: what a fairy! Then, these beaches as varied as romantic.
The town centre, of course, but also that of Caldura, nestled behind the promontory La Rocca. Here, the beaches of Palermo seem to compete with the Caribbean and change costume in a blink of an eye.
9. Santa Flavia, authentic
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? Location: 20 kilometers from Palermo
? Attempts: one of the most authentic places to swim in Palermo
i in Good to know: possibility to visit the Secca delle Formiche, an irresistible natural oasis for diving enthusiasts
Galets or sand dunes, close to the city centre or further away, the beaches of Santa Flavia delight everyone. One thing is safe, crystal clear waters are always beautiful. If these thin natural strips are definitely worth the detour, do not miss the village in itself.
Figé in a baroque and traditional maritime atmosphere, Santa Flavia depayse et enchante.
10. Altavilla Milicia, green
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? Location: 25 kilometers from Palermo
? Attempts: chic atmosphere and facilities in harmony with the landscape
i in Good to know: Do not miss the area "Ombelico di Venere" or the beach of Torre Normanna and its rock coming out of the water
Altavilla Milicia, near the village of the same name, is surrounded by lush vegetation. On its golden sand, the seaside facilities put on a certain chic. As in the vicinity of all the beaches of Palermo, the water is clear and the seabed invites to curve the shank in front of so many splendors.
Look, the sound of the waves and the seagulls are a relaxing walk.
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