For those who can’t imagine a vacation without sun, sea and sand, all travel agencies strongly recommend a beach holiday in Sicily. And this is right, because the shores of this Italian island are washed immediately by three seas - the Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Mediterranean. And since a piece of land is relatively small, you can swim in each one during your stay. As for the beaches, here the island offers ample opportunities: gold sand on the southern coast, unusual black volcanic sand in the area of the city of Catania or on the Volcano, rocky northern shores, where in Cefalu old houses approach the water itself.
"Trinacria" - such a name in antiquity was the largest island in Italy. He, in turn, is surrounded by several small, tiny and very tiny islands, which gives the whole archipelago a special charm. A beach holiday in Sicily is also good because you can swim not only in three seas. You are waiting for the thermal springs, heated by the heat of a dormant volcano on the Aeolian (Aeolian) islands. And those who want to combine an even bronze tan and active diving with a mask or scuba diving can enjoy their acquaintance with the underwater fauna and flora in the Lampedusa Nature Reserve.
A beach holiday in Sicily is good anywhere, but Taormina is the most popular resort. Cozyly perched on the slopes of Mount Tauro, drowning in lush subtropical greenery, the ancient town gained international fame. Guy de Maupassant sang him, devoting such lines to him: "Here you will not see anything but the landscape, but he will charm you so much that you will not need anything else." It is worth noting that from the time of Maupassant, the neighborhood has changed. Now you will find there carefully thought-out tourist infrastructure, European service and excellent shopping opportunities.
A beach holiday in Sicily in Giardini Naxos also deserves commendable recommendations . The name of this resort is translated as “Gardens of Naxos”, and it fully justifies itself: the ancient Greek colony is surrounded by the best citrus groves on the island. Local red oranges, tangerines, grapefruits and lemons are found everywhere, and in winter the smell of orange blossom envelops the city with an invisible train. This town with sandy beaches is quite expensive - there are mainly only 4 and 5 star hotels.
If you choose Letojani as your place of residence, this will be the most authentic holiday in Sicily. Reviews say that only Italians relax in this tiny town.
It is quiet, calm, life flows slowly and measuredly. Prices, despite being close to a comfortable and chic Taormina, are very affordable. The beach is very small and smooth pebbles, the entry into the water is smooth, waves are rare, which is important if you plan to go on vacation with young children.
You can come to this island at any time of the year, but comfortable swimming and sunbathing is provided only from May to the end of October. Not everyone can withstand this summer: it is dry, there is no rain for months, it’s hot, sometimes the sweltering wind of Cirocco blows from Africa, carrying sand from the Sahara desert. The best vacation in Sicily is in September: if in August the heat stays at around +38, then in a month the air temperature drops to quite pleasant + 27 ° . Water remains warm in summer (+ 25 ° C).