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Castello di Falconara
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Castello di Falconara is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 3th place out of 9 beaches in the Caltanissetta region 42.5 km away from its center, the city of Caltanissetta. It is one of the beaches of Falconara settlement, just 2.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a long lasting coastline with turquoise water and pure bright fine 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, seniors etc. It is not crowded place during the season. There is a campsite located nearby.
Castello di Falconara coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas. 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. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding.
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 Spiaggia di Falconara, which has a rating of 7.7.
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Castello di Falconara is located in Caltanissetta within Falconara, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
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
"Paradise. One of the friendliest and most welcoming kite centres I have ever visited. A great new set up and kite school. Bed and breakfast on site with a good vibe and reliable winds. Wind is consistent. Beach chop. Drops off quickly for foiling. Lessons observed to be from boat with headset which is great to progress quickly IMO. Nice family beach area so perfect place to ..."
Anthony D'Alessandro
"This kite spot is one of the best in Sicily! A long and sandy beach, beautiful water and the view from the water is stunning. Additionally, Alessandro's school is new and well equipped (chilling area, showers) and the guys are super nice and helpful. We didn't take any lesson, but they helped us with questions, launched the kite and also had an eye on us as we were not advan..."
Micol Marchi
User reviews
"Paradise. One of the friendliest and most welcoming kite centres I have ever visited. A great new set up and kite school. Bed and breakfast on site with a good vibe and reliable winds. Wind is consistent. Beach chop. Drops off quickly for foiling. Lessons observed to be from boat with headset which is great to progress quickly IMO. Nice family beach area so perfect place to ..."
Anthony D'Alessandro
"This kite spot is one of the best in Sicily! A long and sandy beach, beautiful water and the view from the water is stunning. Additionally, Alessandro's school is new and well equipped (chilling area, showers) and the guys are super nice and helpful. We didn't take any lesson, but they helped us with questions, launched the kite and also had an eye on us as we were not advan..."
Micol Marchi
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.3 (Good)
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Torre San Nicola 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Falconara 0.3 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Tenutella 1.3 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Trippodi Marianello 0.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Manfria 0.2 km
Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Poliscia 0.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise water, Fine sand bottom
Roccazzelle II 0.5 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Pisciotto 0.3 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Contrada Montelungo 2.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Gaffe 0.3 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Gela 0.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Fiumenaro 0.2 km
What to do in Castello di Falconara? 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 Castello di Falconara 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.
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Ristorante Il Gusto• 9 min walk
- L'Antico Podere• 13 min walk
- Ristorante Pizzeria...• 15 min walk
- L'Arte Culinaria• 29 min walk
Attractions
- Spiaggia libera• 2 min walk
- Spiaggia libera• 16 min walk
- Spiaggia libera• 23 min walk
- ANTICO ABBEVERATOIO...• 2.3km
Transport
- CIY• 53.3km
- Licata Stazione Vecc...• 7.7km
- Licata• 7.8km
Localities
- Falconara• 2.2km
- Caltanissetta• 42.5km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Castello di Falconara?
The Castello di Falconara is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.
What are the key activities at Castello di Falconara?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Castello di Falconara has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Castello di Falconara is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Kite and windsurfing
Is the Castello di Falconara good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Castello di Falconara does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Is the Castello di Falconara good for families?
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 pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Castello di Falconara secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
What are the key audiences of Castello di Falconara?
Castello di Falconara can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Campers
- Senior people
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Castello di Falconara?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Castello di Falconara.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Ristorante Il Gusto is the closest place located 700 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Castello di Falconara?
There are 144 places to stay in the Castello di Falconara area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Castello di Falconara include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Castello di Falconara from parking?
The Castello di Falconara 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 Castello di Falconara?
There are 4 attractions near Castello di Falconara that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Spiaggia libera located in 0.1 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Castello di Falconara?
The month with the highest temperature in Castello di Falconara is August. Its average value reaches 34°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 25°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 13°C and water 15°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Castello di Falconara (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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