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San Marco is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 7th place out of 51 beaches in the Agrigento region 54.5 km away from its center, the city of Agrigento. It is one of the beaches of Maragani settlement, just 0.5 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine 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. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis. 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.
1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Tonnara beach, which has a rating of 8.2.
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Beach overall scores
San Marco is located in Agrigento within Maragani, 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
"The public beach is fantastic - it's roomy, enjoyable, and conveniently located right next to an awesome bar that plays great music all day. Plus, the sand is a gorgeous golden color and feels silky smooth between your toes."
Dorin Bayev
"This beach is one of the best around, with golden, fine sand that is sure to impress."
Geralyn
User reviews
"The public beach is fantastic - it's roomy, enjoyable, and conveniently located right next to an awesome bar that plays great music all day. Plus, the sand is a gorgeous golden color and feels silky smooth between your toes."
Dorin Bayev
"This beach is one of the best around, with golden, fine sand that is sure to impress."
Geralyn
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Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.9 (Very good)
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Selinunte 1.1 km
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Siculiana Marina 0.7 km
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San Marco 2.1 km
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Sciacca 1.5 km
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Lido Fiori 0.2 km
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Porto Palo 1 km
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Porto Palo 0.7 km
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San Giorgio 0.8 km
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Selinunte 0.9 km
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Triscina 2.4 km
What to do in San Marco? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
If you like outdoor activities, the San Marco 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
- Ristorante La Baia d...• 1 min walk
- Ristorante Aloha ver...• 2 min walk
- Pizzeria Ristorante...• 7 min walk
- Ristorante Pizzeria...• 13 min walk
Attractions
- Capo San Marco• 16 min walk
- Pineta Molinari• 4.3km
- Carnival Museum of S...• 4.6km
Transport
- TPS• 64km
- Del Fante - Piano Ma...• 65.2km
- Castelvetrano• 26.8km
Localities
- Maragani• 560m
- Agrigento• 54.5km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the San Marco?
The San Marco is covered with soft and fine golden 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 also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.
What are the key activities at San Marco?
For sunbathing and relaxing, San Marco has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The San Marco is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Sup surfing (Sup touring)
Is the San Marco 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.
San Marco does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Is the San Marco good for families?
Yes, the San Marco 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 pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the San Marco 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.
What are the key audiences of San Marco?
San Marco 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 San Marco?
The bar is located right on the San Marco.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Ristorante La Baia del Sol is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the San Marco?
There are 464 places to stay in the San Marco area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of San Marco include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the San Marco from parking?
The San Marco 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 San Marco?
There are 3 attractions near San Marco that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Capo San Marco located in 1.2 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit San Marco?
The month with the highest temperature in San Marco is August. Its average value reaches 32°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 26°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 11°C and water 15°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
San Marco (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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