Messina 🏖️ all 105 beaches (Italy, Sicily)

Most beautiful beaches of Messina

Capo Calava beach

8.7

Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine pebble

Italy, Calava 0.4 km

Mazzaro beach

8.6

Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Brown fine pebble

Italy, Mazzaro 0.2 km

Punta Dell'asino beach

8.4

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access

Italy, Vulcano Gelso 0.4 km

Capo Skino beach

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water

Italy, Rocca 0.7 km

Marinello beach II

7.9

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque

Italy, Tindari 0.8 km

Scario beach

7.8

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access

Italy, Malfa 0.7 km

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Quitest and lonely beaches in Messina

Spiaggia E Panorama, Le Punte

7.9

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Blue pure water

Italy, Filicudi Porto 0.6 km

Vinci beach

7.8

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Gray sand

Italy, Capparo 0.5 km

Capo d'Orlando II

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water, Sand & Pebbles bottom

Italy, Piana 0.9 km

Junco cove beach

7.7

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray pebble

Italy, Drauto 0.9 km

Gliaca beach

7.7

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom

Italy, Gliaca di Piraino 0.4 km

Spiaggia di Cicerata

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom

Italy, Calda 0.3 km

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Sandy beaches in Messina

Black Sands beach

8.2

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Black sand, Turquoise pure water

Italy, Vulcanello 0.5 km

Acque Calde beach

8.2

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Black sand, Turquoise pure water

Italy, Vulcanello 0.6 km

Rinella beach

7.8

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water

Italy, Rinella 0.1 km

Messina Marmora

7.8

Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Italy, Rodia 0.3 km

Cala Zimmari

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand

Italy, Drauto 0.5 km

Scari beach

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Black sand, Turquoise pure water

Italy, Stromboli 0.7 km

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Beaches with shade in Messina

Bazia Bay

8.2

Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water

Italy, Sajatine 0.8 km

Marina Di Patti

8.1

Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water

Italy, Saliceto 0.5 km

Spiaggia Brignulari

8.1

Beach resort, Easy access, Gray fine pebble

Italy, Sant'Antonio 1 km

La Scissice beach

6.9

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access

Italy, Capistello 0.4 km

Torrenova Lungomare

6.8

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water, Sand & Pebbles bottom

Italy, Torrenova 0.8 km

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The best beaches in small bays in Messina

Recanati beach

8.2

Beach resort, Easy access, Gray fine pebble

Italy, Chianchitta 1.4 km

Capo d'Orlando

7.9

Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water

Italy, Capo d'Orlando 0.6 km

Lampare beach

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water

Italy, Castel di Tusa 0.3 km

Porticello beach

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water

Italy, Porticello 0.1 km

Renelle Bay

7.3

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water

Italy, Sant'Antonio 0.4 km

Cala Bianca beach

5.8

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Turquoise pure water

Italy, Ditella 1.3 km

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Wild and hidden beaches in Messina

Scalo dei Balordi

8.1

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Black pebble, Blue pure water

Italy, Stromboli 0.8 km

Spiaggia Lunga

7.9

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access

Italy, Stromboli 1.2 km

Valle Tindari

7.5

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Deserted

Italy, Mongiove 1.4 km

In Lucanna beach

7.2

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom

Italy, Gioiosa Marea 0.2 km

Grotta del Bue Marino

6.9

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Light pebble

Italy, Contrada Notaro 0.6 km

Spiaggia della Calcara

6.8

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access

Italy, Ditella 0.4 km

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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Messina, they are as follows:

The region's beaches are mainly wide, moderate length and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is pebble of gray color.
Since many beaches are pebbly, we recommend taking special shoes with you to avoid discomfort during your vacation.
Usually, entry into the water is moderately gentle, such beaches are 93.
The average distance from the road to beach in Messina is less than 500 meters. 91 beaches are relatively easy to access, 3 beaches are difficult to access, which in most cases means that you have to walk a quite long distance, and 11 beaches are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

The vast majority of Messina beaches have the necessary amenities, such as sun loungers, umbrellas, beach cafes, showers and toilets.

Dozens of beaches in Messina attract every year not only relaxation lovers but also those travelers who prefer outdoor activities and, first of all kayakers, sup boarders, kite surfers.

So, let's see what activities you can do on the beaches:

SUP is a relatively young sport that attracts more and more followers every year. Whether you are an experienced SUP rider or want to discover this activity, Messina is the perfect place for you. More than 15 beaches are popular among SUP boarders. Who knows, you will become an enthusiastic fan of SUP after visiting these beaches.
Kite or windsurfing. We know firsthand how difficult it is sometimes to find the right place for your favorite activity, especially if it is kite or windsurfing. So if you are a fan of these activities, then Messina may be the right choice for you, as there are over 8 beaches popular among kiters and windsurfers. There will be a fair wind, we are sure!
Sea kayaking is an excellent alternative to long walks along the coast. Instead of being bored on the beach, you can go for a leisurely journey and discover the beauty of the neighboring coves, inlets and wild beaches. Remember, the main gems are always accessible only from the water. Kayaking is an excellent active lifestyle solution for both professionals and beginners. About 24 beaches in Messina can be interesting for kayakers, the most popular are: Capo Calava beach, Mazzaro beach.

Do you love an active lifestyle but would prefer something other than water activities? Then on the beaches of Messina you can actively spend time playing volleyball. Although this region does not have the privileged status of the volleyball capital of Italy, it may well compete for this title because there are about 24 beaches where you can play volleyball.

For campers, important information is the availability of campsites in the region. There are such places near the 11 beaches of Messina. 11 of them are official campsites, with all the necessary (showers, toilets, shops, cafes).

Latest reviews on Messina's beaches

Venetico Marina beach

10 Riccardo Caruso

Top

Villagonia beach

6 Evelina Novotná

We decided to leave after some time as the waves were too large for swimming. The beach had a rocky terrain with sizable and slippery rocks, making it quite challenging to enter and exit the water.

Foce Torrente Naso

10 Antonio "Abyss" Cern

This beach is absolutely stunning! I've traveled to many places, but I have never seen such a vibrant blue sea in my entire life. The beach is incredibly clean, not a single cigarette butt in sight, and they even provide free public showers for everyone. And the best part is, despite its size, the beach isn't overcrowded at all.

Ponente beach

10 Lillian J.

Absolutely fantastic Sea"

Grotte beach

10 Z X

In my opinion, this was the finest restaurant we encountered throughout our entire trip in Sicily. The warmth and hospitality of the family truly touched our hearts as they welcomed us with open arms. The staff was incredibly friendly and the food was truly exceptional. It embodied the essence of how all Italian cuisine should taste like. Sending greetings from Holland, signed by The 2 big eaters!

Marinello beach Spiaggia Di Marinello

10 Luciano Marino

Wonderful

Please note that lifeguards supervise 47 beaches in the region, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the region is August - air temperature during this time warms up to 29.2°C and water up to 28.8°C. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 11.3°C and water to 15.6°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Messina? In total there are 105 beaches and the most popular is Capo Calava beach.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Messina?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Messina, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 105 beaches in total, of which about 22 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

Pebbly / Best sandy beaches in Messina (13 beaches)
Free to visit / Best beaches with free access in Messina (101 beaches)
Located within settlements / Best natural beaches in Messina (35 beaches)

They are also usually:

Easily accessible / Best beaches with easy access in Messina (91 beaches)
With amenities / Best beaches with basic amenities in Messina (74 beaches)
Crowded in season / Best beaches without crowds in Messina (20 beaches)
With high cleanliness / Best beaches with perfect cleanliness in Messina (63 beaches)

The best beaches in Messina:

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To find the beaches closest to your current geolocation, click the Nearby Beaches icon in the search box. You will see the nearest beaches sorted by distance from you.

Note, that if you only want to see the beaches closest to you in Messina, you must be in that area to get the correct results.

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How to view all beaches in Messina on map?

To view and filter by characteristics all beaches of Messina, use the link below:

All beaches of Messina on map (105 beaches)

What are all easy accessible beaches in Messina?

Most of the beaches located in Messina are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Messina?

Use the "Main features" section of the filter in search results to see all the beaches with the feature you're interested in.

The most popular selections of beaches with natural features are listed below. Don't forget that you can create your own selection with any combination of features

Beach coverage and water

Natural scenery

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Messina?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in Messina by occupancy.

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Which beaches in Messina are kid-friendly, good for relax, pet-friendly, naturist-friendly, camping-friendly?

The selections of the beaches in Messina according to the recommended audience:

Senior-friendly beaches in Messina (23 beaches)

How to view all beaches by amenities details in Messina?

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How to view all beaches by activity of interest in Messina?

Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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About Messina

General information

Popular destinations

Marinello

Tindari

Mongiove

Cicero

Saliceto

Letojanni

Magaro

Mazzaro

Spisone

Villagonia

Mazzeo

Giardini-Naxos

Chianchitta

Scorsonello

Calava

Ringata

Rocca

Fondaco Parrino

Santa Margherita

Gioiosa Marea

Zappardino

Tonnarella

Gliaca di Piraino

Stromboli

Falcone

Sajatine

Brolo

Rodia

San Saba

San Carra

Santa Carra

San Gregorio

Terme Vigliatore

Piana

Capo d'Orlando

Vulcanello

Sant'Antonio

Roccalumera

Castel di Tusa

Milazzo

Rometta Marea

Canneto

Pianogreca

Vulcano Gelso

Varesana di Sotto

Calda

Spine Sante

Quattropani

Capistello

Capparo

Ponente beach

Grotte beach

White Beach

Lido Coral Beach

Marinello beach

Isola Bella

Popular types of Messina beaches

Most beautiful beaches of Messina

Capo Calava beach

Mazzaro beach

Punta Dell'asino beach

Capo Skino beach

Marinello beach II

Scario beach

Quitest and lonely beaches in Messina

Spiaggia E Panorama, Le Punte

Vinci beach

Capo d'Orlando II

Junco cove beach

Gliaca beach

Spiaggia di Cicerata

Sandy beaches in Messina

Black Sands beach

Acque Calde beach

Rinella beach

Messina Marmora

Cala Zimmari