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Caletta Sant'elia is located on the Tyrrhenian Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 330th place out of 377 beaches in the Sicily region 16.4 km away from its center, the city of Palermo. It is one of the beaches of Sant'Elia settlement, just 0.1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a tiny bay with crystal turquoise water and gray sand & rocks cover, so it is recommended to wear 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 very crowded place during the season.
Caletta Sant'elia 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, sup-surfing.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
11 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Lido Porto Di Spagna, which has a rating of 8.3.
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Caletta Sant'elia is located in Sicily within Sant'Elia, 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
"In my opinion, this beach in Sicily is truly stunning and ranks among the top places to visit. It's worth noting that this beach has free public access."
Malina Culescu
"We had an amazing time at this beach, the locals were incredibly friendly and accommodating. It's definitely worth a visit!"
Lila Rutherford
User reviews
"In my opinion, this beach in Sicily is truly stunning and ranks among the top places to visit. It's worth noting that this beach has free public access."
Malina Culescu
"We had an amazing time at this beach, the locals were incredibly friendly and accommodating. It's definitely worth a visit!"
Lila Rutherford
Stays nearby
A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.4 (Good)
Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Quartiere Matteotti 6.6 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, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Sant'Elia 0.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Solanto 0.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Mongerbino 0.2 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Gray sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Ficarazzi 1.3 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, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Trabia 0.8 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Quartiere Matteotti 3.5 km
Beach resort, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Termini Imerese 1.2 km
What to do in Caletta Sant'elia? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
If you like outdoor activities, the Caletta Sant'elia 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
- Escambray• 1 min walk
- Il Melangolo• 6 min walk
- BAIA Santa Nicolicch...• 7 min walk
- La Strummula Restaur...• 8 min walk
Attractions
- Sant'Elia• 5 min walk
- Santa Flavia - Borgo...• 6 min walk
- Punta Santa Nicolicc...• 7 min walk
- Lungomare Porticello• 8 min walk
Transport
- PMO• 40.2km
- Pomara - Figurella• 9.3km
- S. Flavia• 23 min walk
Localities
- Sant'Elia• 190m
- Palermo• 16.4km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Caletta Sant'elia?
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.
What are the key activities at Caletta Sant'elia?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Caletta Sant'elia, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Caletta Sant'elia is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Sup surfing (Sup touring)
Is the Caletta Sant'elia good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Caletta Sant'elia is fully protected from waves.
Is the Caletta Sant'elia good for families?
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.
Is the Caletta Sant'elia secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach.
The following features add extra points:
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Caletta Sant'elia?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Caletta Sant'elia.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Escambray is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Caletta Sant'elia?
There are 451 places to stay in the Caletta Sant'elia area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Caletta Sant'elia include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Caletta Sant'elia from parking?
The Caletta Sant'elia 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 Caletta Sant'elia?
There are 4 attractions near Caletta Sant'elia that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Sant'Elia located in 0.3 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Caletta Sant'elia?
The month with the highest temperature in Caletta Sant'elia 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?
Caletta Sant'elia (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.Caletta Sant'elia (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.
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