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Spiaggia dei Francesi is located on the Tyrrhenian Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 176th place out of 377 beaches in the Sicily region 13.6 km away from its center, the city of Palermo. It is one of the beaches of Mongerbino settlement, just 0.2 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and gray sand & rocks cover, 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 etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Spiaggia dei Francesi 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.
11 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Kafara beach, which has a rating of 8.1.
Spiaggia dei Francesi (Sicily) is located outside the Mongerbino 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 Sicily 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 Spiaggia dei Francesi 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.
Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Quartiere Matteotti 6.6 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Magaggiari 0.3 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Solanto 0.9 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Torre Colonna 0.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Terrasini 0.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Sant'Elia 0.6 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Gray sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Ficarazzi 1.3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Solanto 0.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
San Michele 1.1 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
San Michele 1.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Quartiere Matteotti 3.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Trabia 0.8 km
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The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gray color. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Spiaggia dei Francesi, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Spiaggia dei Francesi does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are a lot of boats in the bay.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
The beach is located in a natural area. 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:
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Spiaggia dei Francesi.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Tychè Wine Bar is the closest place located 1400 meters from the beach.
There are 530 places to stay in the Spiaggia dei Francesi area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Spiaggia dei Francesi include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Spiaggia dei Francesi 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.
There are 4 attractions near Spiaggia dei Francesi that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Arco Azzurro located in 0.3 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Spiaggia dei Francesi 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.
Spiaggia dei Francesi (Sicily island) 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.Spiaggia dei Francesi (Sicily island) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Cefalu 0.8 km
Beach resort, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water
Arenella 0.6 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Fondaco Parrino 3.9 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Case Ciauli 0.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Favignana 0.3 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water
Portopalo di Capo Passero 6.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Lido di Noto 2.4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Lido di Noto 1.9 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
San Lorenzo 4 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Secluded relax, Easy access, Brown sand
Lido di Noto 0.3 km
Beach resort, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Fontane Bianche 0.3 km
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