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Porto Ulisse beach
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About
Porto Ulisse beach is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 30th place out of 45 beaches in the Siracusa region 48.9 km away from its center, the city of Syracuse. It is one of the beaches of Granelli settlement, just 2.6 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and brown sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, families with children, seniors etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Despite the fact that a significant part of the beach is occupied by resorts, there is still a fairly large area with free access. The beach facilities are only available to visitors of resort area. Their list includes, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Baia Granelli, which has a rating of 7.4.
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Porto Ulisse beach is located in Siracusa within Granelli, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
The beach stretches on the coast of the Sicily island, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"I had an excellent experience at the beach, and I must say, the Spaghetti con le Vongole there was possibly the best I've ever eaten!"
Renato Romano
"I've never felt compelled to write a Google review before, but I was so impressed by Sporting Club that I can't help myself now!
My family of 5, including 3 young children, had the most incredible time at this beach club. It easily surpasses any other beach club we've been to in Europe, and we've been to quite a few. The beach house itself is tastefully designed and locat..."
Sullivan
User reviews
"I had an excellent experience at the beach, and I must say, the Spaghetti con le Vongole there was possibly the best I've ever eaten!"
Renato Romano
"I've never felt compelled to write a Google review before, but I was so impressed by Sporting Club that I can't help myself now!
My family of 5, including 3 young children, had the most incredible time at this beach club. It easily surpasses any other beach club we've been to in Europe, and we've been to quite a few. The beach house itself is tastefully designed and locat..."
Sullivan
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Marzamemi 0.9 km
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Maganuco 0.6 km
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What to do in Porto Ulisse beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
If you like outdoor activities, the Porto Ulisse beach can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Dai Cugini - Arrusti...• 7 min walk
- Plaga Apolline• 10 min walk
- Locanda Longarini• 17 min walk
- Kiosko 500• 27 min walk
Attractions
- Punta Castellazzo• 5 min walk
- Scoglio Iannuzzo• 21 min walk
- Grotte di punta Ciri...• 24 min walk
- Flamingos• 2.7km
Transport
- CIY• 47.5km
- Ospedale San Marco• 87km
- Pozzallo• 13.3km
Localities
- Granelli• 2.6km
- Syracuse• 48.9km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Porto Ulisse beach?
The coastline of Porto Ulisse beach is covered with brown sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Porto Ulisse beach?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Porto Ulisse beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Porto Ulisse beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Sup surfing (Sup touring)
Is the Porto Ulisse beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Porto Ulisse beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
So the overall recommendation of the Porto Ulisse beach for swimming is positive.
Is the Porto Ulisse beach good for families?
Yes, the Porto Ulisse beach is good place for families with children. The beach is completely occupied by a resort area with a paid entrance, which has all the infrastructure. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Porto Ulisse beach secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. 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:
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
What are the key audiences of Porto Ulisse beach?
Porto Ulisse beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Families with children
- Senior people
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Porto Ulisse beach?
The bar is located right on the Porto Ulisse beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Dai Cugini - Arrusti e mangia BBQ is the closest place located 500 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Porto Ulisse beach?
There are 646 places to stay in the Porto Ulisse beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Porto Ulisse beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Porto Ulisse beach from parking?
The Porto Ulisse beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
Are there any attractions nearby Porto Ulisse beach?
There are 4 attractions near Porto Ulisse beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Punta Castellazzo located in 0.3 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Porto Ulisse beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Porto Ulisse beach is August. Its average value reaches 30°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 27°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 15°C and water 16°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Porto Ulisse beach (Sicily island) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.
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