Where to go to the beach in Palermo: 3 gulfs where you can find beautiful beaches

You are on holiday in the Sicilian capital and (rightly) you would also like to admire the beaches. After all, a holiday is complete only if you can lie comfortably on a long stretch of sand, preferably in a picture postcard setting. In other words you are wondering where to go to the beach in Palermo.

Whether you want to stay near the city, or that you are willing to move a bit, know that the coastal area of ​​the Sicilian capital is characterized by three gulfs: Carini, Palermo and Termini Imerese. If you are looking for a place to go to the beach in Palermo, you can choose between these three possibilities, and whatever the decision will be, you will not be disappointed.

The most beautiful beaches

For this trip dedicated to the sea you do not want to hear reasons: for you, there will exist only the most beautiful beaches of Palermo. Because you want to be sure to see places that you will not forget so easily and that will give you the best memories of the holiday.

From this point of view, the places you must not miss are these eight:

• Mondello Beach;
• Addaura Beach;
• Capo Rama beach;
• Magaggiari beach;
• Capo Gallo beach;
• Isola delle Femmine;
• San Vito lo Capo;
• Cefalù beach.

Equipped beaches

The equipped beaches of Palermo are different: they are destinations at a short distance from the center of the city and equipped with all the services you could want on a coast. Of these the main ones are certainly the two that compete for the beach palm preferred by Palermo: we are talking about the beach of Mondello and the beach of Addaura.

These beaches are warmly recommended if you are spending a holiday in Palermo with children, a city that has so much to offer to those who are spending a holiday with children.

Beaches in the surroundings

Three gulfs, we have said. After talking about Palermo, it is the turn of the gulfs of Carini and Termini Imerese.

• Carini. The area between the Gulf of Castellammare and the Gulf of Carini (northwest of Palermo) is characterized by a low and sandy coast. Only after Balestrare, near Terrasini, the coastline is sometimes jagged, there are outcrops of limestone formations that take on a particular red color (Calarossa) and there are several caves and inlets. In this area, the most renowned seaside resorts with their beaches are Balestrate, Capaci, Carini, Cinisi, Isola delle Femmine, Terrasini, Trappeto, all free and equipped beaches.
• Termini Imerese. You move in the gulf at the northeast of Palermo. This part of the coast is dominated by the size of Mount Catalfano and its natural reserve. In fact, the coastline presents a sour, wild aspect, with the slopes of the mountain that reach the sea, and with the Mediterranean vegetation that expands. Only in the area of ​​Cefalù there are small bays that reveal sandy or pebble beaches. For the rest, this area is mainly composed of cliffs. And the main tourist destinations are Altavilla Milicia, Casteldaccia, Ficarazzi, Santa Flavia, Termini Imerese, Trabia, Campofelice di Roccella, Cefalù, Lascari.

These are the different possibilities offered by the city of Palermo for all lovers of the sea and beaches. Have you chosen your destination? Then you just have to book the ferry trip.

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