The 5 best beaches for children in Sicily

This island is a destination that has so much to offer to all its visitors. Also for those who go on holiday with the little ones. However, you have to know which are the most suitable places. Like the beaches for children of Sicily, places that have all the features required: shallow water, sand, easily accessible and equipped with a whole range of services.

The best beaches for children

1. Mondello. One of the most beautiful beaches of Palermo. It overlooks the picturesque gulf near the homonymous fishing village, at a short distance from the city center. One kilometer and a half long, on its shoreline, free parts alternate with others occupied by bathing establishments.
2. La Playa. Among the beaches of Catania, this is certainly the most popular, especially during the summer. La Playa is located in the immediate outskirts of the city of Etna, so it is easily accessible and perfectly equipped. It extends for several kilometers, from the marina to the town of Agnone Bagni.
3. Torretta Granitola. It is about the same distance from Mazara del Vallo and Campobello di Mazara. Ideal for those who want to get away from the stress of everyday life and enjoy a holiday of total relaxation, along the coast cliffs and sandy parts with shallow water alternate, suitable for children.
4. Tre Fontane. Beach located at a short distance from that of Torretta Granitola. The children here can play on a sandy coast that stretches for several kilometers, and the bottom remains low for many meters. The beach of Tre Fontane in 2004 has also been recognized as a Blue Flag, guarantee of cleanliness and clarity of the water.
5. Scoglitti. Among the beaches of Sicily for children there are also those of Scoglitti, of sand and protected from winds, almost always calm sea and very shallow water.

Beaches of eastern Sicily

For this year, you are thinking of taking a vacation along the east coast of the island. Among the most beautiful beaches of eastern Sicily, there are many suitable for those who are spending a trip with children: in particular, we recommend the aforementioned La Playa, Torre Pozzillo and Calamosche.

Beaches of western Sicily

Even among the most beautiful beaches of western Sicily there are places suitable for children. Like the large beach of San Vito Lo Capo, sandy and equipped with various services. Or as Addaura, one of the most famous beaches of Palermo.

How to get

Have you chosen the beaches you prefer for your next holiday with children on this beautiful island? So now you just have to book a place on one of the ferries to Sicily: on the ferry, in fact, you can also take a car, which will allow you to move in total freedom and bring with you everything you need for the holiday.

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