Caribbean Sicily

Golden sand, crystal clear waters and wild nature: discover the beaches of our coast

The coast of South-Eastern Sicily is a succession of wonders. From long stretches of golden sand to small coves set among the rocks, here the sea has colors that have nothing to envy to the Caribbean.

We have selected for you the 10 most beautiful beaches, all easily reachable from Casa Vacanze Antares.

In the Surroundings of Portopalo

The town beach of Scalo Mandrie in Portopalo, with colorful fishing boats moored on the sand and the Island of Capo Passero in the background.

01. Portopalo Beach (Scalo Mandrie)

The "home" beach. A splendid stretch of sand facing the Island of Capo Passero. Perfect for those who want the sea just a stone's throw away without taking the car. The water is crystal clear and shallow.

🅿️ Parking Tip

In the town center, it can be difficult in high season. Look in the neighboring streets or use paid parking.

Isola delle Correnti at sunset, with its solitary lighthouse standing out against the colorful sky at the point where the Ionian and Mediterranean seas meet.

02. Isola delle Correnti Beach

Wild, windy, iconic. It is the place where two seas meet. Ideal for nature and water sports lovers. The sand is golden and fine.

🅿️ Parking Tip

Several parking areas, free or paid, generally on dirt roads.

The wide expanse of golden sand of Carratois beach, with wind-shaped dunes and crystal clear sea with shallow waters.

03. Playa Carratois

An extension of Isola delle Correnti, but more equipped. Here you will find fashionable lidos and excellent restaurants on the sand. The water is transparent and the seabed slopes gently.

🅿️ Parking Tip

Large parking lots, often managed by beach clubs, for a fee.

The Syracusan Coast

The Caribbean beach of San Lorenzo in Noto, with very white sand, shallow waters and lidos equipped with umbrellas.

04. San Lorenzo Beach

Often compared to the Caribbean for its turquoise colors. Fine white sand and rocks creating natural pools. It borders the Vendicari Reserve.

🅿️ Parking Tip

Paid parking available with daily rates, allowing convenient access.

The famous crescent-shaped beach of Calamosche, a sheltered cove with light sand and transparent emerald sea.

05. Calamosche Beach

Located inside the Vendicari Reserve, it was voted "Most Beautiful Beach in Italy". A sandy cove between two rocky promontories. Wild, uncrowded, reachable with a walk in nature.

🅿️ Parking Tip

Leave the car in a paid parking lot and walk a path of about 1km. Worth the walk.

The long white sandy beach of Fontane Bianche, with its characteristic fresh water springs.

06. Fontane Bianche

Famous for its dazzling white sand and natural freshwater springs. A wide beach perfect for families and those looking for equipped lidos and services.