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Punta Dell'asino beach is located on the Tyrrhenian Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 5th place out of 105 beaches in the Messina region 52.4 km away from its center, the city of Messina. It is one of the beaches of Vulcano Gelso 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 straight coastline with crystal turquoise water and black sand, so you don't need 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 partially crowded during the high season.
Punta Dell'asino beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road.
2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Mulberry beach, which has a rating of 7.3.
Punta Dell'asino beach (Messina) is located outside the Vulcano Gelso 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 Vulcano 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 Punta Dell'asino 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.
Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine pebble
Calava 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Mongiove 0.2 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Milazzo 2.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Black sand, Turquoise pure water
Vulcanello 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Black sand, Turquoise pure water
Vulcanello 0.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Canneto 0.5 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Blue pure water
Canneto 0.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Canneto 0.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Porticello 0.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Magaro 0.4 km
What to do in Punta Dell'asino beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Punta Dell'asino beach welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.
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The coastline of Punta Dell'asino beach is covered with unusual black sand. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
For sunbathing and relaxing, Punta Dell'asino beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.
The Punta Dell'asino beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Punta Dell'asino beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are a lot of boats in the bay.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
The bar is located right on the Punta Dell'asino beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Trattoria da Gaetano is the closest place located 400 meters from the beach.
There are 298 places to stay in the Punta Dell'asino beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Punta Dell'asino beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Punta Dell'asino beach has no parking spot.
There are 1 attractions near Punta Dell'asino beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Monte Saraceno located in 3.9 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Punta Dell'asino 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.
Punta Dell'asino beach (Messina) is not just a great place to relax and swim, everything is created there for sunbathing. You can even call Punta Dell'asino beach a sunbathing beach. Comfortable sun loungers with umbrellas and for the most sophisticated tourists - a natural shade along the beach. A beautiful tan after taking a few sunbaths on this beach is ensured. The main thing is not to forget to use sunscreen and do not overdo with time spent in the sun. If in doubt, look at the user photos above.
Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
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Magaggiari 0.3 km
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Arenella 0.6 km
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Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Case Ciauli 0.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Favignana 0.3 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water
Portopalo di Capo Passero 6.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Lido di Noto 2.4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Lido di Noto 1.9 km
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