Best Beaches In & Near Palermo

By The Beach Guide | Last Updated: October 21, 2020

Contents

Mondello
Tonnara di Scopello
Lo Zingaro
Cefalu Beach
San Vito lo Capo
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Map featuring Palermo beaches. Click on pins to view beach details

1. Mondello

Radek Kucharski

Travel time from Palermo: approx 0.5 hrs

With its crystal clear waters, Mondello Beach is 12 kilometres north of Palermo, northwest Sicily and is easy to reach by bus from the city. It has direct access from the roadside parking (there's a fee).
Nestled against the cliffs, the crescent-shaped bay has clear blue water which is dazzlingly beautiful. It sets the scene for the luxury villas that were built overlooking the bay in the 19th century.
Mondello is… read more »
2. Tonnara di Scopello

© Gandolfo Cannatella

Travel time from Palermo: approx 1 hr

This little cove is hidden away near the village of Scopello in the Zingaro nature reserve. It is the prefect meeting of a beautiful natural location with some fine old crumbling buildings.
Just off the coast, rising dramatically out of the crystal clear waters are the faraglioni, a series of natural rock towers. These are echoed by the ruins of two old watch-towers which cling to the cliff side above… read more »
3. Lo Zingaro

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Travel time from Palermo: approx 1 hr

Located due west of Palermo on a rugged peninsula is Lo Zingaro, Sicily's first ever Nature Reserve. It stretches 7 kilometres northwest along the coast from Scopello to San Vito Lo Capo, at the tip of the headland. The area is said to be one of the most dramatic and beautiful in Sicily.
The Lo Zingaro coastline is pitted by several bays and coves most notable of which areCala… read more »
4. Cefalu Beach

Travel time from Palermo: approx 1 hr

Cefalù beach is a long golden stretch of sand which follows the gentle curve of the bay and culminates in the medieval old town with its towering 12th-century cathedral. Whilst the beach here is no secret and it does get busy in the summer months, compared to resort towns such as Taormina it has not been over-developed and retains plenty of charm. Backed by a tree lined promenade with plenty… read more »
5. San Vito lo Capo

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Travel time from Palermo: approx 1 hr

San Vito Lo Capo is one of the most famous and beautiful beaches in Sicily. Located on the far northwestern peninsula, the white sandy bay lies at the foot of the iconic Monte Monaco and stretches for about 3 kilometres. The Blue Flag bathing waters are generally clear, calm and alluring but occasionally there is some seaweed.
It's a popular beach for sunbathing, swimming and snorkelling, so bring your snorkel and… read more »

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