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Contrada Porticatello
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Contrada Porticatello is located on the Tyrrhenian Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 47th place out of 105 beaches in the Messina region 5 km away from its center, the city of Messina. It is one of the beaches of Marotta settlement, just 2.3 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a spacious coastline with crystal blue water and light fine pebble, 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 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. 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, sea kayaking. 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.
1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Contrada Fortino, which has a rating of 7.7.
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Contrada Porticatello is located in Messina within Marotta, 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 beach is amazing! Thanks to Mr. Mario, everything is always well-maintained and perfect."
Lena Cormack
User reviews
"The beach is amazing! Thanks to Mr. Mario, everything is always well-maintained and perfect."
Lena Cormack
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A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.9 (Good)
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Milazzo 2.4 km
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Pietrenere 0.3 km
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Ficarazzi 0.6 km
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Mortelle 3.4 km
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Villa San Giovanni 4.1 km
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Rodia 0.3 km
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Matiniti I 2.6 km
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Scilla 0.9 km
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Rometta Marea 1.2 km
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Venetico 0.4 km
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Sant'Antonio 1 km
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Tonnara di Palmi 0.3 km
What to do in Contrada Porticatello? 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 Contrada Porticatello 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.
There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Contrada Porticatello. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.
In most cases, the question What to do on Contrada Porticatello implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- OCTOPUS• 1 min walk
- Quarto di Luna• 5 min walk
- OFF Vicolo33• 6 min walk
- Bar Focacceria Grott...• 10 min walk
Attractions
- Stele della Madonna...• 4.5km
- Museo Messina nel '9...• 4.7km
- Palazzo del Monte di...• 4.9km
- Messina Cruise Termi...• 4.9km
Transport
- REG• 19.5km
- Cavallotti Bus Stati...• 5.6km
- Reggio Di Calabria C...• 8.1km
Localities
- Marotta• 2.3km
- Messina• 5km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Contrada Porticatello?
The Contrada Porticatello is covered with light small pebbles. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is convenient from small pebbles.
What are the key activities at Contrada Porticatello?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Contrada Porticatello has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Contrada Porticatello is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Kite and windsurfing
Is the Contrada Porticatello 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.
Contrada Porticatello is partially protected from waves.
There are some boats in the bay.
Is the Contrada Porticatello good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. The beach is completely occupied by a resort area with a paid entrance, which has all the infrastructure. It's covered with small pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Contrada Porticatello 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.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Contrada Porticatello?
The bar is located right on the Contrada Porticatello.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.OCTOPUS is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Contrada Porticatello?
There are 452 places to stay in the Contrada Porticatello area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Contrada Porticatello include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Contrada Porticatello from parking?
The Contrada Porticatello 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 Contrada Porticatello?
There are 4 attractions near Contrada Porticatello that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Stele della Madonna della Lettera located in 4.5 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Contrada Porticatello?
The month with the highest temperature in Contrada Porticatello is August. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 28°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?
Contrada Porticatello (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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