Sicily has the most diverse beaches in Italy: white sand (San Vito), volcanic black sand (Etna coast), white cliffs (Scala dei Turchi), rock pools (Aeolian Islands), and the floating-boat illusion (Lampedusa). The water is the warmest in Italy (28C in August). The coast wraps 1,000km.
3km white crescent. Protected bay, turquoise, flat. The Caribbean of Sicily. Couscous Festival September.
7km protected coast with 7 coves. Hike the trail, swim at each cove. No road access. 5 entry.
White marl staircase. Sunset turns it gold-pink. Go at 6pm.
Pebble beach with a connected islet. Cable car from Taormina. Dramatic setting under the cliff.
20 min walk through Vendicari Nature Reserve. Hidden between two headlands. FREE.
Voted best beach in the world — multiple times. 20 min walk. Boats appear to float. Turtle nesting.
Flooded tuff quarry. Vertical walls, turquoise pool. Bike 20 min from town.