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La Scissice beach
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About
La Scissice beach is located on the Tyrrhenian Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 69th place out of 105 beaches in the Messina region 59.2 km away from its center, the city of Messina. It is one of the beaches of Capistello settlement, just 0.4 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, surrounded by the cliffs. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.
It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and gray pebble, so it is highly recommended to wear special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.
La Scissice beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sea kayaking.
Getting to the beach is quite simple: just take a short walk along the trail. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.
7 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Lido Coral Beach, which has a rating of 8.3.
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+18
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5.4
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La Scissice beach (Messina) is located outside the Capistello settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the coast of the Lipari island and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the La Scissice beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
User reviews
"To get to La Forbice beach, also known as Praia Ferrante, head south and park your scooter at the coordinates 38.453030,14.959340. From there, follow a path that starts off passing through some houses and then leads into a wooded area. The descent can be steep, but after about 15 minutes of walking, you'll arrive at this beautiful paradise."
Ravina Patel.
"This beach is really amazing and easy to access. To get there, simply take the driveway from Lipari to San Salvatore (coordinates 38.453030, 14.959340) and follow the signs to the pedestrian path. After a short walk of 25-30 minutes, you will find yourself at the stunning Praia Ferrante, also known as Spiaggia de la Forbice. The beach is surrounded by a small pine forest whe..."
Corrado Filippone
User reviews
"To get to La Forbice beach, also known as Praia Ferrante, head south and park your scooter at the coordinates 38.453030,14.959340. From there, follow a path that starts off passing through some houses and then leads into a wooded area. The descent can be steep, but after about 15 minutes of walking, you'll arrive at this beautiful paradise."
Ravina Patel.
"This beach is really amazing and easy to access. To get there, simply take the driveway from Lipari to San Salvatore (coordinates 38.453030, 14.959340) and follow the signs to the pedestrian path. After a short walk of 25-30 minutes, you will find yourself at the stunning Praia Ferrante, also known as Spiaggia de la Forbice. The beach is surrounded by a small pine forest whe..."
Corrado Filippone
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There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at La Scissice beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.
In most cases, the question What to do on La Scissice beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Ristorante La Nassa• 20 min walk
- D'Ambra• 20 min walk
- Marina Corta Pasta &...• 21 min walk
- Caffè La Vela• 21 min walk
Attractions
- Punta della Crepazza...• 16 min walk
- Presepe Del Mare• 21 min walk
- Church of The Souls...• 21 min walk
- Lipari Porto• 21 min walk
Transport
- ZIP• 26 min walk
- Cavallotti Bus Stati...• 60km
- S.Giorgio• 30.8km
Localities
- Capistello• 450m
- Messina• 59.2km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the La Scissice beach?
The beachline of La Scissice beach is covered with gray pebbles. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.
What are the key activities at La Scissice beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the La Scissice beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.
Is the La Scissice beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is very rocky, so it is highly recommended to use special shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
La Scissice beach is fully protected from waves.
There are a lot of boats in the bay.
Is the La Scissice beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the La Scissice beach secluded and good for relaxing?
The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.
The following features add extra points:
- Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
Is there any food or beverages in the area of La Scissice beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on La Scissice beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Ristorante La Nassa is the closest place located 1500 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the La Scissice beach?
There are 453 places to stay in the La Scissice beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of La Scissice beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the La Scissice beach from parking?
The La Scissice beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters and you have to overcome a small descent.
Are there any attractions nearby La Scissice beach?
There are 4 attractions near La Scissice beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Punta della Crepazza lipari located in 1.2 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit La Scissice beach?
The month with the highest temperature in La Scissice beach is August. Its average value reaches 28°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 28°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 14°C and water 15°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
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