Best Beaches in Western Sicily — San Vito, Zingaro Reserve, Scala dei Turchi, Egadi Islands

Western Sicily has the BEST beaches on the main island: San Vito Lo Capo (3km of Caribbean), the Riserva dello Zingaro (7 wild coves), Scala dei Turchi (white cliff staircase), and the Egadi Islands (Favignana, Levanzo, Marettimo).

San Vito Lo Capo

THE beach. 3km crescent, white sand, flat turquoise bay. Couscous Festival in September.

Riserva dello Zingaro

7km of protected coast. 7 coves along a hiking trail. No road access. 5 entry. The wildest coast in Sicily.

Scala dei Turchi

White marl cliff stepping to the sea. Sunset is MANDATORY.

Cala Rossa, Favignana

Flooded quarry = natural infinity pool. Bike from town. The most Instagrammed spot in the Egadi.

Mondello, Palermo

Palermo's beach. Liberty-style bathhouses. Shallow for 40m. 15 min from Palermo.

Spiaggia di Guidaloca, Scopello

Below the Tonnara di Scopello (the most photographed sea stacks in Sicily). Rocky but spectacular.

Cala Bianca, Scopello

Hidden. Walk 20 min from Scopello village. White pebbles, turquoise water, zero facilities.

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