{"id":67662,"date":"2015-01-27T16:02:00","date_gmt":"2015-01-27T15:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/?p=67662"},"modified":"2026-10-12T21:46:39","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T20:46:39","slug":"palermo-coast-to-cefalu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/en\/palermo-coast-to-cefalu","title":{"rendered":"Palermo Coast to Cefal\u00f9"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Sicilian coast east of Palermo<\/strong> stretches along the fairly urbanized gulf up to Monte Catalfano, where there are beautiful sites towards Capo Zafferano and Santa Flavia, including rocky coves and small fishing ports.
The coastline then alternates between developed and urbanized areas with some wilder stretches and seaside resorts: the charming small port of San Nicolo, the town of Termini Imerese near the ancient Greek site of Himera, the seaside resort of Campofelice di Roccella, and the small bays of Capo and Mezzaforno near Cefal\u00f9<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Gulf of Palermo<\/h2>\n

The coast east of Palermo<\/strong>, between the city’s maritime districts and Capo Zafferano, first features urban beaches (Romagnolo, Sperone and Acqua dei Corsari) that are easily accessible but not very beautiful and of variable quality, not always clean and poorly equipped.
Further east, the beaches of Ficarazzi<\/strong> offer a calmer and less urbanized setting, appreciated for its relaxed atmosphere and generally decent waters.
The coastline of Bagheria<\/strong> and Aspra<\/strong> alternates between small beaches and rocky areas, renowned for the clarity of the water and snorkeling, with few beach facilities, but close to the pleasant small fishing port.
As you approach Capo Zafferano<\/a>, the coast becomes wilder, marked by coves, pebbles and crystal-clear waters. The whole seduces with its variety, even if the quality and services depend heavily on the area.<\/p>\n

Santa Flavia, Solunto and surroundings<\/h2>\n
\"Calanque<\/a>

Sant’Elia Cove<\/p><\/div>\n

In Solunto there is an important archaeological site overlooking the coast on the slopes of Monte Catalfano<\/a>, of Punic, Greek and Roman origin.
In Santa Flavia<\/strong><\/a> , the Porticello<\/strong> is an active fishing village, organized around a small traditional port. The atmosphere remains strongly linked to the local maritime culture, with colorful boats and fish markets.
The beach of Santa Flavia<\/strong> mixes sand and pebbles, easy to access, appreciated for the clarity of the water and its peaceful character out of season, fairly small.
The cove of San’Elia<\/strong> is a beautiful spot for swimming.
At Lido dei Carabinieri and Lido Fondachello, they are equipped with beach areas, frequented by locals and suitable for family swimming.<\/p>\n

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