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Balestrate
Balestrate beach
Spiaggia Di Balestrate
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About
Balestrate beach is located on the Tyrrhenian Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 88th place out of 377 beaches in the Sicily region 32.1 km away from its center, the city of Palermo. It is one of the beaches of Balestrate settlement, just 1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright 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 very crowded place during the 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.
3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Trappeto, which has a rating of 7.3.
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Balestrate beach is located in Sicily within Balestrate, 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.
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Case Ciauli 0.5 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Magaggiari 0.3 km
Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Quartiere Matteotti 6.6 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Castellammare del Golfo 1.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Terrasini 0.2 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Trappeto 1.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Castellammare del Golfo 1.1 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Fondo Pozzillo 0.4 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Light pebble
Zarbo di Mare 2.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Macari 1 km
What to do in Balestrate beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
If you like outdoor activities, the Balestrate 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
- Al Paguro Ristorante• 8 min walk
- Nuovo Bar Paradise• 9 min walk
- La Casona della Nonn...• 9 min walk
- Caffè del Golfo• 9 min walk
Attractions
- Carnevale• 8 min walk
- Cala dei Pescatori "...• 10 min walk
- Piazza Rettore Filip...• 13 min walk
- Spiaggia libera• 20 min walk
Transport
- PMO• 16.6km
- Bus Station Prestia...• 18.4km
- Castellammare Del Go...• 7.7km
Localities
- Balestrate• 1km
- Palermo• 32.1km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Balestrate beach?
The coastline of Balestrate beach is covered with golden 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 Balestrate beach?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Balestrate beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Balestrate beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Sup surfing (Sup touring)
Is the Balestrate 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.
Balestrate 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 Balestrate beach for swimming is positive.
Is the Balestrate beach good for families?
Yes, the Balestrate 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 Balestrate beach secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach.
The following features add extra points:
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
What are the key audiences of Balestrate beach?
Balestrate 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 Balestrate beach?
The bar is located right on the Balestrate beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Al Paguro Ristorante is the closest place located 600 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Balestrate beach?
There are 1518 places to stay in the Balestrate beach area.
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Balestrate beach from parking?
The Balestrate 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 Balestrate beach?
There are 4 attractions near Balestrate beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Carnevale located in 0.6 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Balestrate beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Balestrate beach is August. Its average value reaches 28°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 29°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?
Balestrate 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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