The Best Beaches in Southeastern Sicily

Beaches of the Ragusa and Syracuse Coasts

Southeastern Sicily borders both the Mediterranean Sea and the Ionian Sea and is known for its many sandy beaches along the coasts of the provinces of Ragusa and Syracuse.
Here you'll find long stretches of sand, clear waters and gently sloping seabeds, as well as sand dunes, rocky coastlines and nature reserves.
Along the Ragusa coast, from Scoglitti to Pozzallo, you can visit popular seaside destinations such as Marina di Ragusa, Punta Secca, Donnalucata and Sampieri. If you prefer quieter beaches surrounded by nature, you can also explore Randello Beach and the Irminio River Nature Reserve.
Along the Syracuse coast, beyond Santa Maria del Focallo, you'll find well-known destinations such as San Lorenzo, Portopalo di Capo Passero and the Vendicari Nature Reserve.
In this guide, you'll find a selection of the best beaches in southeastern Sicily, from the Ragusa coast to the Syracuse coast. You'll find useful information about the sea, beach facilities, and natural surroundings to help you choose the best beaches for your holiday.
 

Marina di Ragusa

Marina di Ragusa

In this guide: Marina di Ragusa Beaches | Beaches by Area | Free Beaches and Beach Clubs | Family-Friendly Beaches | Which Beach to Choose | Nearby Beaches | FA...

Randello

Randello

Randello Protected Area: the beach, dunes and sea   Just 15 kilometres from Marina di Ragusa lies the protected area of Randello, one of the most be...

Scoglitti

Scoglitti

The Beaches of Scoglitti The beaches of Scoglitti extend along two sides of the coast. To the east, in the direction of Marina di Ragusa, lies the Kamarina...

Irminio natural reserve

Irminio natural reserve

The Irminio is a river 5o kilometres long, located in south-eastern Sicily, southern Italy. It is the most important of the rivers of the province of Ragusa.

Punta Secca

Punta Secca

To the west of Marina di Ragusa, the beaches continue for many kilometres. The fascinating remains of the ancient Byzantine city of Kaukana and its archaeolo...

Donnalucata

Donnalucata

Keep going in an easterly direction, about eight kilometres from Marina di Ragusa, you will find Donnalucata, a hamlet of the Municipality of Scicli. The name o...

Sampieri

Sampieri

The name Sampieri derives perhaps from San Pietro. Here we are still on the coast of Scicli, 23 km distant from Marina di Ragusa. The village in winter has only...

Pozzallo

Pozzallo

Pozzallo can be found about 33 kilometres from Marina di Ragusa. It is the only town in the entire Ragusa coast to be an independent municipality since 1829. It...

S. Maria del Focallo

S. Maria del Focallo

The Province of Ragusa ends at the marina of Ispica where we meet Santa Maria del Focallo. Together with Marina di Ragusa and Pozzallo, it is the third Blue Fla...

Cava D'aliga

Cava D'aliga

A few kilometres further on from Donnalucata you will arrive at the small village of Cava D'Aliga - in the territory of Scicli.   Cava D'Aliga on...

Marzamemi and Portopalo

Marzamemi and Portopalo

Another easily reachable destination from Marina di Ragusa is Marzamemi, in the province of Syracuse. It is a small hamlet of Pachino, near the beautiful baroqu...