Sea
Beaches of Licata
Licata's coastline is one of its main attractions, offering about 25 kilometers of varied shores. To the east of the city, you'll find sandy beaches, while to the west, dramatic cliffs alternate with pebble beaches in a sequence of promontories, small and large bays, and long stretches of sandy shores.
The coastline maintains its natural charm, making it one of the most beautiful along the southern coast of Sicily.
Marianello
A few steps from the center of Licata, Marianello is an unmissable stop for those looking for the sea.
The beach, mostly sandy, is enriched with coves and offers diving opportunities towards its end. The most surprising feature is the steep front of white gullies, the “timpe”, which stand out against the shore, dominated by Castel Sant'Angelo on the “Mountain” of Licata.
The first stretch is lively and well-served, thanks to the numerous beaches. Continuing for about 10 minutes on foot on the sand, you reach a quieter area, with crystal clear sea and large spaces to relax, even in high season, where the beach manages to give the best of itself
Mollarella
Mollarella, the most famous beach on the Licata coast, is a popular destination both day and night, thanks to the presence of beaches, restaurants and summer events. The bay offers a suggestive panorama, dominated by a promontory that once hosted settlements dating back to the Mesolithic and the first centuries BC, with finds exhibited at the Licata Museum.
In 1943 it was the scene of the Allied landing, commemorated today by a plaque. In the past, a branch of the Salso River flowed here, making the bay a strategic landing point.
La Rocca
Rocca beach owes its name to the islet that emerges a few dozen meters from the shore, today a destination for boat, canoe and pedal boat excursions. In the past, this strategic place was a landing point for naval fleets in the Mediterranean and the scene of a possible battle between the Romans and the Carthaginians in 256 BC, during the first Punic war.
Characterized by a long stretch of fine sand, the beach extends to Pisciotto, while towards the opposite side it offers rocks and coves that lead to Cala Paradiso and Torre San Nicola, with which it borders.
Torre San Nicola
Torre San Nicola is a fascinating place, rich in history and immersed in nature, like many other places in Licata. The beach takes its name from the tower of the same name that dominates the hill above, built in the 16th century as part of the system of coastal towers to spot and signal dangers from the sea, especially during the Turkish raids of the 17th century. Recently restored, the tower is a historical symbol of the Licata coast.
The beach, a small sandy bay nestled between rocky outcrops, surrounded by Mediterranean scrub and with few buildings in the surrounding area, maintains a natural and intact appearance, attracting visitors for its wild beauty and the tranquility of the landscape.
Boat Trips
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