Panarea: these are the 5 most beautiful beaches

Aeolian Islands are seven. Each of these islands is recommended for a different kind of holiday. If your dream is to spend a couple of days enjoying the sun, lying in uncontaminated places and admiring a wonderful sea, well, you should know which are the five most beautiful beaches of Panarea Island.

The 5 best beaches

All the Panarea’s beaches are beautiful and unforgettable, the ideal place to relax by the sea or snorkel in its clear waters. However, each beach has specific characteristics, as we will discover below.

#1 – Cala Junco

It is one of the most beautiful beaches of the Aeolian Islands, on the southern coast of Panarea. It’s easy to reach from the town of San Pietro. The spectacle of this small amphitheatre-shaped bay and of its basalt rocks is unique.

#2 – Spiaggia della Calcara

On the north coast of the island, it is famous for the fumaroles (emissions of steam and gases). This small sandy beach can be reached walking along a path from Iditella.

#3 – Cala degli Zimmari

Near conca di Drautto, passed a rocky promontory on the south coast, there is the only real sandy beach of Panarea: the colour of the sand of Cala degli Zimmari is reddish. The sand intensifies the blue of the sea. Cala degli Zimmari is usually very crowded in Summer.

#4 – Basiluzzo

In this case, it is a small island not far from Panarea. It’s like a big rock with jagged cliffs overlooking the sea. Completely uninhabited, along its coast you can find several spots and tiny coves where to swim. We recommend to visit Basiluzzo by boat tour.

#5 – Punta Milazzese

There is an ancient prehistoric village southwest of San Pietro pier, to see during this holiday in Panarea. Near the prehistoric village there is a small and charming beach, touched by a blue and emerald sea.

Beaches for children

All the beaches within walking distance of the town of Panarea are located on the eastern and southern sides of the island, because the rest of the coast is very steep and jagged. There are at least two beaches accessible with children: Cala Junco, thanks to its proximity to the town, and Cala degli Zimmari, as it is the only sandy beach in Panarea.

Panarea by night

Panarea is the smallest of the Aeolian islands, but not the least attractive for tourists. In fact, on the island there are several places where the evening begins with an aperitif, and ends late at night with a breathtaking view of the waterfront. The most popular places are the Bridge Sushi Bar, which enjoys a panoramic view of the harbor, and the Bar Banacalii, a lounge with a very good music.

Salina beaches

If the Aeolian Islands are your next destination, you can’t miss a stop at the beautiful beaches of Salina. An ideal place for a totally relaxing holiday, this island is suitable for children, families, couples and excursionists and nature lovers. However, there are plenty of dream beaches, such as the spiaggia di Pollara and spiaggia dello Scario.

Lipari: most known beaches

Are the most beautiful beaches of Panarea not enough for you and you’d like to see other places places during this holiday in Sicily? Well, Lipari and its wonderful beaches are really near.

How to get to Panarea

The best way to reach Panarea is to organize a trip to Messina or Catania and book a seat on the ferry to Panarea.