Learn about the best resorts in Sicily with sandy and pebble beaches. We tell you when, where and who is better to relax in Sicily. Briefly - about the weather by months and seasons on the island.
Sicily is a sunny island located in the south of Italy. You can relax there all year round: in the summer you can bask on the beaches, in the winter you can ski and bask in the thermal springs.
When is the best time to relax in Sicily?
High season
The tourist season starts in May and lasts until November. Nature has generously endowed the island with a mild climate and natural attractions. It is best to go to Sicily in June, when the Mediterranean Sea warms up well, but some daredevils open the season as early as May. At prices, it is optimal to have a rest in June and September, the most expensive - in July and August.
May in Sicily, sunny and cool. Blooming orange trees and grasses bring vibrant colors to the local landscape. It's chilly for swimming: during the day + 22 ... + 24 ° С, at night + 14 ° С, water in the sea + 18 ° С.
IN june + 25 ° С during the day, + 18 ° С at night. Cherries and strawberries ripen, the sea warms up to +21 ... + 22 ° С. There is no intense heat during the day, and beach holidays are well combined with excursions.
IN july the average daily air temperature rises to + 29 ° С, at night + 21 ° С. Everyone rushes to the sea, the temperature of which is already + 25 ° C. Excursions at this time do not bring joy - it is too hot. Vacation prices are high.
August Is the hottest month in Sicily. The sea warms up to + 26 ° С, the heat is incredible. The tourist season is at its peak, hotels and beaches are overcrowded, and prices for services are very high. At the end of the month, the grapes ripen and the harvest begins.
First half september in Sicily it resembles summer, and the second is already considered a velvet season. It is great to have a rest on the island this month: the average temperature during the day is + 26 ° С, at night + 19 ° С. The sea is + 24 ° С, sometimes it rains with thunderstorms. The grape harvest continues.
IN october it is still warm: air during the day + 22 ° С, at night + 16 ° С, sea + 22 ° С. Pomegranates, persimmons and olives ripen, restaurants vying with each other offer fresh mussels and young wine. The beaches are noticeably empty. At the end of the month, it gets windy and cool and the high season comes to an end.
Low season
FROM November by April it is worth going to Sicily for the sake of cultural, educational and recreational recreation. In November, it can still be very comfortable by the sea: during the day + 18 ° С, at night + 13 ° С, but more and more often it rains and winds blow.
Winter pleases with sales, carnivals and citrus harvest. In December, at the foot of Mount Etna, the ski season opens, but it does not last long - the snow melts in March. On the coast during the day the air temperature is +13 ... + 14 ° С, at night +8 ... + 10 ° С. In April, trees and shrubs bloom, and the air warms up to + 18 ° С during the day and + 11 ° С at night.
Where is the best place to relax in Sicily?
Palermo
The island's capital and popular Sicilian resort. Palermo has everything for the curious and active tourist: ancient castles, palaces, clubs and restaurants. The city is often criticized for being dirty and chaotic, but it is convenient from the point of view of transport interchanges and is full of attractions.
A 20-minute drive from the city is a sandy beach with a shallow bottom - Mondello... This is the most popular beach in Palermo. There are many small guest houses and apartments here, so young people and families with children love to relax in this Sicilian resort. In summer, the beach is always noisy and fun.
From Palermo it is convenient to visit other attractions of the island - Trapani, Erice and the city Corleone with its famous Mafia Museum.
Personal experience of the editor... I spent three weeks in Sicily, two of which I lived in Palermo. This is a picturesque city with character - not everyone will like it. It is worth coming here only for those who are interested in architecture and loves to wander through the labyrinths of slums, who are not afraid of bad smells, garbage and an abundance of black immigrants. Palermo is more Africa than Europe. A good beach holiday can be found in the suburbs - in Mondello. For a medieval atmosphere and coolness, come to Erice, one of the most beautiful and authentic places in Sicily. author.
Catania
The ancient port city, its main attraction is the volcano Etna... The city has its own sandy beach with a developed infrastructure: there are many hotels, restaurants around, discos are noisy on weekends. On the opposite side of the city there is a small wild beach with black sand, entry into the water is not the most convenient, but the water is clear.
In this resort of Sicily, it is better to rest for young and middle-aged people who love nightlife and entertainment. The resort is not suitable for families with children - it is noisy.
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Syracuse
It is an ancient city with many architectural landmarks from different eras. You can get to it by bus or car from Palermo and Catania. The city is so quiet and calm that you can walk at night without fear of criminals. In the city itself, the shores are rocky and steep, and there are many stones in the sea. All decent beaches are located outside the city.
The nearest sandy beach is located in Fontane Bianca, you can get there by train or car. This is the best beach in this part of the island: light sand, flat bottom and sea that keeps warm until November. The coves below Syracuse are rich in underwater caves, which makes them interesting for diving. The resort is also suitable for those who are interested in culture and architecture.
Cefalu
Where is the best place to relax in Sicily with children? At 70 km from Palermo, there is a small town on the rocks - Cefalu. The resort is convenient for tourists without a car - it is easy to get here by public transport, for example, from Palermo, or by night train from Rome or Milan.
There is a large sandy beach along the walls of the Old Town. There are all the entertainment facilities here, you can rent accommodation nearby. During peak season, this beach is always crowded, this popularity is partly due to the availability of free areas. And next to Cefalu there is another popular beach - Mazzaforno... One part of it is sandy-pebble, the other - with soft fine sand.
Find out about your holiday in Cefalu.
Taormina
You can get here by bus (2 hours) or train (45 minutes) from Catania. The city is beautiful, with wonderful views of the volcano. Creative people often come here for inspiration. Minus - almost the entire coast is pebbly or rocky. Large stones are often encountered, and the beaches themselves are small.
One of them is a pebble beach Isola Bella - well protected by mountains, well equipped, but the entrance to the sea is inconvenient because of the stones. From Taormina, you can get here by cable car. Another popular pebble beach is located in Mazzarò, you can get to it by bus.
If you are going to Sicily just for a beach holiday, then it is more convenient to settle in the village Giardini Naxoswhere there are beautiful sandy beaches. You can get here by train or bus, and from mainland Italy by train.
Trapani
Another cozy town with beautiful beaches and ancient architecture. Luxurious gardens, ancient palaces, next to a small volcanic island with caves and beaches. The beaches in the city are public, so they are always crowded.
The best beach in Sicily is located 1.5 hours drive from the city - San Vito Le Capo... The town itself is not of particular interest, but the beach here is magnificent - wide, long, with powdery sand and turquoise water. From one side it is framed by the Monaco mountain. There are shops and cafes on the embankment, the hotel base is mainly represented by budget C and B grades. Very nice but crowded, especially in August.
Personal experience of the editor... Trapani itself is of little interest for a beach holiday - the beaches here, although spacious, are nondescript. But there is a real treasure very close - stunning beaches of Favignana island... In what countries I have never been, but I have never seen such beauty anywhere! Be sure to take a trip to the island and visit these fabulous beaches - admission is free, and getting to the island by boat costs about 20 euros round trip. author.
Conclusion: where to relax in Sicily?
If you are interested in cognitive recreation, then it is worth stopping near large cities, where there are many attractions and good transport links. For young people, Palermo and Catania are more suitable, for couples with children - the sandy coast of Trapani and Cefalu. Diving enthusiasts will love the surroundings of Taormina and Syracuse.
