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Cala del Cretazzo
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Cala del Cretazzo is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 66th place out of 76 beaches in the Trapani region 40.8 km away from its center, the city of Trapani. It is one of the beaches of Marettimo settlement, just 2.1 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a small several bays coastline with crystal turquoise water and gray pebble, so it is 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 not crowded place during the season.
Cala del Cretazzo 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.
Getting to the beach is quite simple: just take a short walk along the trail. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.
3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is La Praia dei Nacchi, which has a rating of 6.8.
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Cala del Cretazzo (Trapani) is located outside the Marettimo 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 Marettimo 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 Cala del Cretazzo 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
"This nice beach boasts pristine waters that are so clear you can see straight to the bottom. However, reaching it on foot is not for the faint of heart. The journey takes over an hour and requires traversing challenging mountain paths, often in direct sunlight. Only seasoned hikers should attempt the trek. For those unaccustomed to lengthy walks, I recommend booking a boat t..."
Lila Karamanlis
"The beach is a stunning sight to behold and reaching it on foot is a delightful experience, even though being ferried by a boat is a more convenient option."
Luka Lombardi
User reviews
"This nice beach boasts pristine waters that are so clear you can see straight to the bottom. However, reaching it on foot is not for the faint of heart. The journey takes over an hour and requires traversing challenging mountain paths, often in direct sunlight. Only seasoned hikers should attempt the trek. For those unaccustomed to lengthy walks, I recommend booking a boat t..."
Lila Karamanlis
"The beach is a stunning sight to behold and reaching it on foot is a delightful experience, even though being ferried by a boat is a more convenient option."
Luka Lombardi
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Cala del Cretazzo?
The beachline of Cala del Cretazzo is covered with gray pebbles. It's very 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 Cala del Cretazzo?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Cala del Cretazzo, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Cala del Cretazzo good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Cala del Cretazzo does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are few boats in the bay.
Is the Cala del Cretazzo 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 Cala del Cretazzo secluded and good for relaxing?
The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Cala del Cretazzo?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Cala del Cretazzo.
There are 4 restaurants nearby."La Scaletta" Restaurant is the closest place located 2100 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Cala del Cretazzo?
There are 42 places to stay in the Cala del Cretazzo area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Cala del Cretazzo include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Cala del Cretazzo from parking?
The Cala del Cretazzo 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 Cala del Cretazzo?
There are 4 attractions near Cala del Cretazzo that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Faro di Punta Libeccio located in 0.9 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Cala del Cretazzo?
The month with the highest temperature in Cala del Cretazzo is August. Its average value reaches 28°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 27°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?
Cala del Cretazzo (Trapani) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Cala del Cretazzo (Trapani) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Cala del Cretazzo for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.
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