If you think to go on holiday in the south of Italy (Sicily island and Aeolian islands), then read what are the best places and beach to stay for you next summer holiday in Italy .
Here a list of the top beaches starting from Palermo...
Mondello
Mondello is one of the well known summer place of the south of Italy, it's close to Palermo the biggest city of Sicily. In addiction to its wonderful sea, it is an ancient fishermen village famous for its sport and food events. It's full of good, restaurants and bars.
Taormina
Taormina is called "The pearl of the Mediterranean". Its beach is the bay of Mazzarò, with beautiful sea caves and marine oasis like the Isola Bella, a little island linked to the land by a little langue of sand.
San Vito lo Capo
The beach is in the western coast of Sicily in Trapani. Near the beach there is natural park "The Zingaro". It is a place famous for the presence of "Tonnare" (houses on the sea to fish the tuna).
The south coast of Sicily is formed by sand beaches and reefs, the best is a little treasure: The Island of Currents
The Island of the Currents is a small rocks island, very similar to the African coast. It's the southern tip of Europe.
Vendicari in Syracuse
Vendicari is a natural paradise between the cities of Noto and Scicli(UNESCO patrimony). Here it's possible to visit turtles that deposit eggs and a lot of birds.
In the oriental coast there is the beach of Catania ...the Playa and the volcanic reef of Acicastello and Acitrezza.
The beaches of Ragusa
In Ragusa there are in particular 4 sable beaches with limpid waters: Marina di Ragusa, Marina di Modica, Pozzallo and Sampieri.
Capo D'Orlando in Messina
The coast from Messina is characterized by the reef of Saint Gregorio, with view of the Aeolian Islands, and Tindari.
Cefalù
Cefalu is a little village between Palermo and Capo D' Orlando. Here there are sable beaches for approximately 1,5 km. It's advised to do windsurf, visit the fishermen and the historical centers with a boat tour.
Useful tips to get a better summer vacation:
The best periods are the months of June and September. August and July are crowded
I some beach it's possible to pay for 10€ for entrance and cabin.
Many beaches have their bars and restaurants (a bit expensive but good)
Parking cost is 2€ a day
The safeguard is available from 8:00 AM to 18:30 PM
Don't swim over 200 meters from the coast
“Topless" is allowed only is some beaches
The coast guard number in Italy is 117
The red flag on the beach means danger cause bad conditions of weather
Enrico Forte is a Sicilian expert and gives free advices about how to organize a vacation in Sicily, Italy and find budget hotels and Etna trips. You can find more information on this site http://www.volcanoetna.com
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