Mondello
Mondello is Palermo's city beach, easily accessible by bus from the centre: locals and tourists come here to sunbathe and enjoy late nights out.
Stretching for 150 km, the coastline of Palermo province is a succession of beaches and coves, small and large, sandy and rocky, bathed by transparent waters that shimmer in infinite shades of blue and green.
For those who love the sea, Sicily is truly a paradise: explore the Palermo coast by choosing a different beach each day, alternating hours of leisure on golden sandy shores with diving off rocks and reefs, and snorkelling to admire the spectacular seabeds.
You can choose between fully equipped beaches with all the facilities and secluded little beaches, away from crowds and chaos, which will guarantee you complete relaxation.
To help you decide, we’ve selected the most beautiful beaches around Palermo and the surrounding area for you.
The beach beloved by Palermitans is located at Mondello1, a district of Palermo known as a seaside resort. It’s easily reached from the city centre by city bus.
Despite being a city beach with all services, it’s set in a very charming natural setting. The clear waters are calm and make this beach suitable for inexperienced swimmers and families with children too. In the evening, Mondello becomes a gathering place for young people wanting to party late into the night.
The bay of Carini, where Isola delle Femmine2 is situated, a small town nestled between two nature reserves and lapped by crystalline waters, is a succession of beaches and small coves, some with facilities and others free.
A long expanse of golden sand bathed by azure waters, with shallow, sandy seabeds and calm waters. It alternates between equipped areas and free sections and is also suitable for families with children.
One of the most stunning beaches on the Palermo coast is Cala Rossa, a small inlet in the municipality of Terrasini characterised by red rocks emerging from the sea, creating a truly spectacular sight.
A charming beach bathed by crystal-clear waters overlooking the distinctive little houses of the historic village. Cefalù beach, one of Sicily’s most spectacular beaches, gets very crowded during the summer months. It’s best to arrive early in the morning.
At the foot of Monte Gallo lies Sferracavallo beach, set within a fishing village famous for its fish restaurants.
To the north of Mondello bay is Capo Gallo beach, a series of smooth rocks where you can sunbathe. The water is a stunning green colour and the area, with its spectacular seabeds, is perfect for diving.
Near Monte Pellegrino, Palermo’s “sacred” hill, lies Vergine Maria beach, also known as Aranella beach, a spacious golden sandy beach characterised by the remains of an ancient tuna fishery.
Dominated by Monte Catalfano, Aciddara Beach at Santa Flavia is a beach of dramatic beauty.
In the following map you can see the location of the main places of interest mentioned in this article.
If the beaches of Palermo province aren’t quite enough for you, you can also explore those in the nearby Trapani province.
With a hire car you can easily reach the enchanting beaches of the Zingaro Nature Reserve, San Vito Lo Capo, Castellammare del Golfo, Scopello and other famous seaside resorts.
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